Photos by Rene Marban
The O’My’s packed Subterranean in Chicago’s Wicker Park Friday night for the release of their latest album, A Humble Masterpiece. Having been a minute since their last release, Maceo Haymes, Nick Henessy and crew put on a hell of a show, getting the crowd moving with their blend of jazz and blues aesthetics mixed with an R&B/hip-hop vibe. Haymes’ voice is one of the most easily-recognizable in the Chicago scene, a fact that was accented by screams and cheers each time he slowly approached the microphone. Also performing was NoNameGypsy, who joined the band onstage for a couple songs. She continues to impress around the city since hitting the scene hard earlier this summer after appearing on Chance The Rapper’s seminal Acid Rap album. Warming things up was an inspired set by reggae-rockers Lion Heights who got the packed crowd moving before Milo & Otis, another eclectically amazing act, performed with their signature experimental pop sounds. All in all, the show was a solid pop off for an album that has long been awaited. As much as The O’My’s have managed to work with seemingly everyone in town, the abundance of talent was the perfect accent.
