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(From left to right) DJ Step, DJ Cut-Cuz and J-Lektro are just some of the DJs making moves in Chicago's music scene right now. Caleb Zahm / Dariusz Michael / Emily Melissa/Courtesy of the artists hide caption

(From left) Angie McMahon, MorMor and Devon Gilfillian Courtesy of the artists hide caption

Clockwise from upper left: Tasha, Brittney Carter, Ness Heads, Ric Wilson, Jovan Landry and Mykelle Deville Courtesy of the artists hide caption

American Trappist (left), Soul Glo (middle) and Kayleigh Goldsworthy bring captivating emotional perspectives to their songwriting. Photos by Kara Donnelly and John Vettese/WXPN hide caption

(From left) Philadelphia's Max Swan, Kingsley Ibeneche and Ellen Siberian Tiger bring their music to life in breathtaking videos. YouTube hide caption

Nilüfer Yanya's Miss Universe is due out March 22 on ATO. Molly Daniel/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

From left: Shy Beast, Helado Negro and Jonathan Something. Dorothy Bennett, Anna Groth-Shive and Solitaire Recordings/Courtesy of the artists hide caption

Low Dose (left), Orion Sun (middle) and Ali Awan are just three of the most exciting artists making music in Philadelphia right now. John Vettese / Ashley Gellman / Meghan Weale/WXPN / Courtesy of the artist hide caption

Hatchie Courtesy of the artist hide caption

Big Thief, left to right: Adrianne Lenker, Max Oleartchik, James Krivchenia and Buck Meek. Michael Buishas/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

Mvstermind (left), Jean Deaux, Westerman and Tayla Parx. Courtesy of the artists hide caption

Liz Brasher's debut album Painted Image is out Jan. 18 on Fat Possum Records. Stacie Huckeba /Courtesy of the artist hide caption

(L-R) Tonina, Snail Mail, Boy Pablo and Dermot Kennedy were voted into the top 10 Slingshot Artists of 2018 by listeners. Benjamin Hovlandsdal; Daniel King/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

Lawrence Rothman in the music video for "Oath." hide caption