Adia Gives Phenomenal Energies w/ Release “Every So Often”

Adia Dew is truly a magnificent force. She is a South Suburban native of Chicago, deeply rooted in neo-soul and alternative R&B. She channels early neo-soul grooves and a sultry soul sound in her music, aiming to evoke warmth and comfort through her art. Her work showcases an alternative take on R&B that feels both familiar and fresh..

She is frequently highlighted in other  outlets as an up-and-coming Chicago talent. Midwest Music Deposit featured her as a standout in their inaugural episode, recognizing her as a rising force in the city’s music scene..

She uses her music as a tool for emotional connection and healing. Especially during challenging times, she sings about struggles and the loss of her grandmother. Her recordings serves both personal and communal healing..

She has been building up momentum and making amazing progress with her musical journey. With a soulcity session coming up and having just had an incredible live concert for her most recent records she keeps raising the bar on what she’s capable of. This new project release is proof of such..

“Every So Often” is an eight record project that was released because of the great reception it garnered when it first performed at Studio SHAPES..

Overall “Every So Often” compresses the broader 2024 studio sequence into a tighter, performance-first narrative. It emphasizes vocal intimacy, collaborative moments (features from artists such as Ifeyani Elswith, Dai, Keeko Kariya, & Jesse 5k), and the warmth of live instrumentation over studio gloss..

If you’ve heard the project, the live set reframes the same songs as communal, immediate experiences. The breathing, the room noise, the subtle improvisations make the emotional content feel closer..

Our favorite records to play on the office are “WTF” ft Teddy Truman, “Abstraction Interlude” ft Jesse 5k, & “Stillness”. Take a listen and let us know what you think..