Derek Moore

After more than 20 years of making music together, New Haven duo Chain Brothas put decades of chemistry, grief, family and raw lyricism into their first project made for public consumption.

T.Ø. Lestat Documents Collapse and Survival on ‘FUK OFF ME: Unapologetic’ T.Ø. Lestat’s FUK OFF ME: Unapologetic sounds aggressive on the surface, but the album’s real purpose goes much deeper than telling people to leave him alone. Released July 30, the 19-track project is structured as a three-act documentary about a man attempting to recover his identity after it has been buried underneath trauma, judgment, homelessness, addiction, estrangement and internal chaos. The journey moves from...

Ill Manner Shows celebrated 10 years alongside the 8th anniversary of Smoke Out ATX at Brushy Street Commons. From live performances and strong crowd energy to a photo booth and community atmosphere, the event felt like more than just another hip-hop showcase.