Future Islands and Open Mike Eagle

Chicago-born Open Mike Eagle is a Los Angeles-based emcee known for his "art rap" style, blending humor with introspection. An affiliate of Project Blowed, he founded Thirsty Fish and released acclaimed albums like Dark Comedy and Brick Body Kids Still Daydream. Eagle co-hosts podcasts and the Comedy Central series The New Negroes. Collaborations include Hannibal Buress, Lizzo, and MF Doom. Notable works include Anime, Trauma and Divorce and Component System with the Auto Reverse.