Kevin Beauchamp, the owner of Katalyst Coffee Lounge and Music Gallery, is an avid music fan and record collector. So you know, virtual is all fine and dandy, but I don’t think that’s really living, you know.​Why did you decide to name your record store and label Katalyst? Because in the past labels were plucking talent out of Chicago.​Before you started working on the Katalyst store, what was your history with music, personally and professionally? Photo by Jesus Flores​Besides being a record store, Katalyst is also your record label. ​You’ve mentioned hosting live music at Katalyst and how it builds a communal space for music listing.