Derek Erdman is an artist in Chicago, Illinois. His notable works and projects include his vibrant paintings, irreverent prints, phone-prank album Kathy McGinty and his portrayal of Rap Master Maurice. Erdman's work has appeared in the Chicago Reader newspaper, magazine, and on the cover of the acclaimed 2006 novel Lullabies for Little Criminals In 2010, Erdman contributed to MTV's music website and became a regular contributor to Seattle's the Stranger. The band Death Cab for Cutie mourned Erdman's 2017 departure from Seattle in the song "You Moved Away."