There are moments in music when a song stops being a song and becomes a confession. Paulino’s devastating new single, Don’t Give Up On Me, is one of those moments — a raw, aching plea born from one of life’s most disorienting heartbreaks: watching the two people who gave you the world decide they can no longer give it to each other. The song is a child’s cry dressed in an adult’s voice. Inspired by his parents’ divorce after a long marriage, Paulino channels the grief, disbelief, and helplessness of a grown child standing at the edge of a family’s…
Author: Megan Moore
In a genre built on truth, testimony, and transformation, gospel singer Leroy Thomas is carving out a voice that feels both timeless and right on schedule. Rooted in faith but driven by modern production and global accessibility, Thomas is emerging as an artist to watch—and much of that momentum is powered by his collaboration with Nelms Music Planet. This isn’t just another gospel story. It’s one of alignment—between message, mission, and the machine behind the music. A Voice Anchored in Purpose Leroy Thomas doesn’t approach gospel as performance—he approaches it as calling. His vocals carry that unmistakable weight you only get…
There are moments in music when sound feels less like composition and more like confession. In Orane, Avohee Avoher delivers exactly that — a piano solo that unfolds like a whispered prayer carried across time. From the first delicate notes, the piece breathes. It does not rush to impress; it invites you in. The melody rises gently, almost hesitantly, as though searching for something just beyond reach. Each phrase feels intentional, weighted with emotion yet restrained with discipline. Avohee’s touch on the keys is both tender and resolute — a balance of vulnerability and quiet strength that defines his artistry.…
Chicago gets a little more glamorous tomorrow night. On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the spotlight turns to The Den Theatre – Heath Mainstage as An Evening with Irene Michaels takes over one of the city’s most intimate and electric performance spaces. Doors open at 6:45 PM, with showtime set for 7:15 PM — and if you know Irene, you know she doesn’t waste a single minute once that curtain goes up. There’s something about seeing Irene Michaels live that just hits differently. She doesn’t simply perform — she commands the room. Equal parts elegance and edge, she moves effortlessly between…
There are artists who spend a lifetime behind the microphone, shaping the emotional landscapes of other people’s songs, and then there are artists like Machan Taylor—who finally turn that microphone inward. This Christmas, Machan unveils her long-awaited memoir Naked Out Loud, a raw, lyrical, and soul-baring journey that takes readers beyond the stage lights and into the heart of a woman who has lived, sung, and survived it all. Machan’s voice has been heard by millions, even if they didn’t know it was hers. She’s toured the world with Pink Floyd, Sting, Pat Benatar, Foreigner, and Gov’t Mule, lending her…
With a voice as rich as her spirit, Gina Zollman is quickly establishing herself as a standout presence in the world of contemporary music. Her critically praised debut album, Anywhere With You, has touched audiences with its elegant blend of jazz, pop, and emotional storytelling—earning her not only accolades from fans and industry insiders, but also a Josie Music Awards nomination for Vocalist of the Year (Adult Contemporary). Known for her sophisticated phrasing and warm, expressive delivery, Gina’s music is both timeless and deeply personal. Tracks from her album reflect themes of love, loss, growth, and gratitude—brought to life with…
Get ready to cancel your weekend plans, ignore your texts, and stay up way too late… because Hornet’s Nest is the kind of thriller that grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go. The debut novel from former FBI investigator Lee Sato drops July 25th, and early readers are already losing their minds: “So many twists. I was hooked!” – @BookishPenguin The Plot (No Spoilers—But You’re Gonna Want to Know This) Jara Quinn thought she’d buried her past. After losing her parents in college, she poured everything into her FBI career—justice, closure, control. Emotions? Not her thing. But when her college…
Award winning EDM/House Music recording Artist Irene Michaels and Tony Award recipient husband Arny Granat recently renewed their wedding vows in an elite Chicago ceremony where they were both born and raised and still reside. Together they continuously travel the world in an Aristotle Onassis style both together and separately. The two have their own professions, however, both are heavily involved in the world of show business. As an entertainment entrepreneur and founder of Grand Slam Productions and Jam Productions, Arny now age 77 has produced some of the biggest concerts in the planet’s history with artists including Frank Sinatra,…
“My Last Love” co-written, recorded and released by Chicago singer/songwriter Irene Michaels is a delicious disco dance ditty dedicated to her husband Arny. The song is both timeless and timely with a message resonating for people of all ages. While often love songs are either written by a man praising a woman or by a woman complaining about a man…it is evident that Irene isn’t complaining. Her song is a spirited ode to love with a glistening aura of sound. Irene Michaels vocals have the ambiance of a relaxed cocktail lounge, with a sweet scent, soft lighting and a pleasant…