Ostara by NLP is a brief but immersive listen that feels more like a mood than a collection of songs. Built on soft ambient textures, drums, and gently looping melodies, the EP unfolds with patience, moving from weightless atmosphere into grounded, head-nodding grooves and back again. Tracks like “Keep It That Way” and “I Like It” introduce warmth and subtle rhythm, while pieces like “Pledge” add a more introspective tone without disrupting the project’s calm, cohesive flow.

What makes Ostara stand out is its sense of balance. Nothing feels overworked; each track relies on small shifts in texture, rhythm, and melody to create movement without urgency. By the time “The Equinox” fades out, the album has come full circle, returning to stillness with a quiet sense of resolution. It’s the kind of record that gently reshapes your environment, equally suited for focused listening or simply letting it drift in the background.

Detroit, Michigan

Sarah Cimarusti from LBN Art recently conducted an interview with Zuri where they discussed Juste Milieu, her journey as a writer, the collaboration processes she uses, and more.

Join along Crum as he takes a trip to Northern Ireland and interviews locals. 

The 19th edition of Zuri McWhorter's Juste Milieu Zine arrived just in time for Winter 2026! Get cozy then check out the latest offerings from poets, photographers, artists, writers from all over the world here.

Better late than never! ​Juste Milieu Issue 18: The World We Wanted” takes readers on a journey of introspection and possibility, inviting them to imagine a world shaped by shared values and collective aspirations. This thought-provoking issue delves deep into themes of social change, sustainability, and the search for balance in an ever-evolving world.

Join Zuri McWhorter, editor-in-chief, and many others as they expand on these topics with poetry, illustrations, photography, and mixed media. Prints are coming soon, and you can read the latest issue here.

Chicago, Illinois

This upcoming Monday, July 15th, an encore presentation of Tyler Balentine's Life Within the Lens: Juneteenth Edition series will be taking place at the Music Box Theatre in Chicago, IL. Of course, this means Crum's short film Antics will be screening again along with works from Kim Marie & Brendan Smith, Marguis Simmons, Lawrence Agyei, and Charles Carruthers. There will be Q&A this time around, so be prepared to ask these creatives any questions you have.

The event will start around 7:00 PM in Theatre 2 and you can purchase tickets here.

Chicago, Illinois

Join us this upcoming Sunday at Music Box Theatre where Crum's 2023 film Antics will be screening along with several other selections for Tyler Balentine's "Life Within the Lens" series. Antics is tale about the highs and lows of masculinity that follows two young men through a brief journey in Chicago after calling a number they found on the street. This film stars Namir Smallwood and Rashaad Hall. General admission tickets for this event are $15 and the screenings will begin at 7:00 PM.

​You can purchase tickets here.

Chicago, Illinois

Join us at the Consignment Lounge this upcoming Monday where Functions, Unlimited will be screening along with two other great films by Addison Wright and Shiloh Tumo Washington. This event will start around 6:30 PM and specialty drinks will be served, although they won't be free. Hope to see you guys there!

Check out the official trailer for Crum's new film that will be premiering at the San Francisco Black Film Festival later this year and follow his Instagram for updates. 

New York, New York

If you happen to be in NYC this upcoming Saturday, May 4th, make sure to pay our girl Chels a visit at Artist Afternoons where she'll be performing along with Paige Cowen and Ty Gibson. Chelsea will be reading pieces from her latest book ALAS and possibly sharing some new material she's been working on. Doors for the event will open at 4:30 PM and CMK will be performing at 5:00 PM. You can RSVP a seat for this event here.