Khalid at Northerly Island: When Warmth Met the Wind

Crafted By Pam G Visualized by Summer Coleman

Chicago’s lakefront doesn’t play fair — it’s beautiful, unpredictable, and always ready to test your devotion. On that cold, windy night at Huntington Bank Amphitheatre on Northerly Island, Khalid didn’t just perform; he commanded the elements. The air was sharp, the lake restless, but the moment he stepped on stage, the chill turned cinematic.

Wrapped in layers and love, the crowd braced against gusts that felt personal. Blankets became armor, hoodies became halos, and yet, when Khalid opened with “Location”, the entire amphitheatre softened. His voice — smooth, unbothered, and rich with that signature calm — carried across the water like a promise. It wasn’t loud; it was steady. It wasn’t flashy; it was felt.

Each song unfolded like a conversation between artist and audience. “Young Dumb & Broke” hit with nostalgia, “Better” shimmered like city lights on the lake, and “Talk” turned the crowd into a chorus of warmth. Even the wind seemed to pause — as if listening. Khalid’s presence was effortless, his tone intimate, his energy grounded. He didn’t fight the cold; he absorbed it, turning it into rhythm.

By the time he closed the set, the amphitheatre had transformed. The night wasn’t about

weather anymore — it was about resilience, connection, and the kind of artistry that makes you forget discomfort. Chicago stood there, frozen but fulfilled, reminded that music can be shelter.

It was more than a concert.

It was a communion — between artist, audience, and atmosphere.

A night where the wind was wild, the music was warm, and the city stayed soulful.

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The Secret Garden Art Series Returns — And We’re Growing Louder, Softer, and Wiser

Chicago, it’s time!

The Secret Garden Art Series is back — powered by South Side Radio Live,

Southside Sanctuary, and our creative kin at The Silverroom. And this year?

We’re not just curating art. We’re curating healing.

We’re talking activations that move you, music that finds you, poetry that names you, and wellness that holds you.

This isn’t just a lineup. It’s a season of intention.

Art That Breathes

From live murals to interactive installations, we’re giving artists space to speak — not just to the crowd, but to the culture. Every brushstroke, every sculpture, every pop-up is rooted in South Side truth.

Wellness That’s Actually for Us

Yoga in the garden. Sound baths under the stars. Mental health check-ins that don’t feel like paperwork. We’re building a space where rest is revolutionary and joy is non-negotiable.

Live Music & Poets

We’re bringing the soul back to the mic. Expect DJs, vocalists, instrumentalists, and poets who know how to move a crowd without losing the message. This is grown, intentional, and unapologetically South Side.

Why It Matters

Because our community deserves more than just events.

We deserve spaces that nurture, challenge, and celebrate us.

We deserve partners who understand that art isn’t just decoration — it’s declaration.

This season, Secret Garden is a sanctuary.

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Keeping His Light : THANK YOU KYMON KINDRED

Behind the Lens : Kymon Kindred

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of one of our beloved tribe members, Kymon Kindred, a gifted photographer and a bright light within the South Side Radio Live family.

Kymon wasn’t just a creative eye behind the lens he was a spirit who moved with kindness, humility and a smile that could shift the whole energy of a room. His presence touched everyone he worked with and his artistry captured the soul of our community in ways words never could.

Aṣẹ.

South Side Radio Live Honoring our tribe. Keeping his light alive.