High Concept Labs is a Chicago-born not-for-profit arts service organization and cultural platform dedicated to supporting working artists and engaging the Chicago community with arts and culture. Partnering with artists at every step of the creative process, HCL offers high-quality custom support services through its Sponsored Artist and Institutional Incubation Programs. HCL also curates and hosts Cultural Conversations, hosts artist showcases, presents special community events, and facilitates educational arts partnerships. With a vibrant cycle of programs,and process-support, High Concept Labs grows community alongside culture and fosters new audiences for the arts. 

Parlour Tapes+ is Chicago's first contemporary classical art music tape label.

TALsounds is Natalie Chami
Composer & Educator 
Classical Voice & Synths 
Lebanese-Canadian
DC area / Chi 
Synths at KORG
♫ with Good Willsmith, Damiana
booking: forest@asragency.com

A Chicago-based, acoustic, experimental improvisation trio made up of Nora Barton, Billie Howard, and Nomi Epstein.

Mitsu Salmon is a performance and visual artist. She uses soundscapes and vocals as part of her practice. She has presented work at places such as the Chicago Cultural Center, the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, and Urbanbuild Kyoto.

Host of Coppice (since 2009) and Nestor (since 2018)

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