Tara Mahadevan

We do the digging so you don’t have to.

The talent is out there, waiting to be discovered, you just have to dig for it.

The talent is out there, waiting to be discovered, you just have to dig for it.

Through a fierce amount of digging, we're proud to present four more must-hear artists that deserve your ears.

Digging deep to bring you under-the-radar artists you need to hear.

Four more must-hear artists, all under 1,000 followers.

SoundCloud is a platform built for discovery, so we handpicked four promising artists who all have under a thousand followers.

We talked to the Florida buzzmaker about the influence of art in his music, Basquiat and evolution as an artist.

SoundCloud is a platform built for discovery, so we handpicked four promising artists who all have under a thousand followers.

On his new album, the Closed Sessions signee shuffles through the motions of a young man feeling adrift.

After a short Colorado skiing stint ended badly, the Madison native returned home in more ways than one.

SoundCloud is a platform built for discovery, so we handpicked four promising artists who all have under a thousand followers.

Chicago lost one of the brightest talents on its West Side.

On her solo debut album, The Internet frontwoman shows us that we should revel in ourselves.

The Muslim-born Queens rapper's latest single is a rallying cry for minorities and immigrants.

The founding member of Odd Future has been behind so much music, but hasn't been in the foreground. Until now.

The Chicago rapper returns with his first project in three years.

We have "Bist du down?" on repeat, and we expect you will too.

I learned to become a full-fledged fan of R&B in 2016.

'Stillness in Wonderland' is a wild trip through a reality-soaked dreamland.

Some of our favorite artists successfully used their platform to spread uplifting and inspiring messages.

Chance, Malcolm London and friends continue to build a sense of unity in their local community.

If Smith's quirky style has never previously resonated with you, "Fallen" might change your tune.

The West Coast rapper tells us how his new project saved him from a creative rut.

Chicago artist L.A. VanGogh puts on for his community with his latest EP.

Smino's cathartic 'blkjuptr' EP standout strengthened rap in my hometown of St. Louis.

The 21-year-old Chicago native packs nostalgia and self-reflection into a short-but-sweet new project.

The Midwest joins forces with the East Coast on a murky new lyrical affair.

"Party Monster" and "I Feel It Coming" are the latest previews of Abel's highly anticipated album.

The fearless young artist continues his evolution with a genre-blending exploration of self.

Get familiar with the 18-year-old Madison, Wisconsin talent and his brand new debut album.

The most poignant moment on "We got it from Here… Thank You 4 Your service" is delivered on its second track.

Donald Trump won the White House, but we must use our fears and turn them into fuel.

The lead single off the younger Knowles' latest album has inspired quite a few remixes.

The Texas rapper-slash-singer delivers an empowering pop single from his forthcoming full-length album.

Young M.A's ringing endorsement of the cognac is being culturally appropriated, surprise, surprise.

Awful Records' first lady takes us on an adventure through her world with her newest music video.

Stream the rising New Jersey artist's funk-laden new project now.

With his new project, Saba positions himself as the voice for Chicago's West Side.

Milwaukee emcee WebsterX joins the label's burgeoning roster of artists from across the Midwest.

Grime is making noise overseas, but Jay Prince reminds us that UK hip-hop is alive and well.

D.R.A.M. is on a roll heading into the release of his debut album.

If you don’t believe me, then run back Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright.”

The Pivot Gang member pushes the confines of Chicago rap, much of which has been staked on the South Side.

We've barely had a chance to sit with "Woptober," yet Guwop's already announced a new project.

There's no doubt about it — Kanye can level up an artist's artistry.

The Windy City is a goldmine of creativity right now, and these 5 artists are primed to carry the torch next year.

The Toronto rapper is yet another example of rappers finding ways to make money outside of album sales.