Our favorite albums of the year include a new release from Chance the Rapper and the final album engineered by Steve Albini.

This weekend, the Professional Bull Riders’ “Unleash the Beast” series comes to Chicago, the Hideout hosts a Roches tribute ...

This list from WBEZ and sister station Vocalo blurs lines and mixes genres, from hip-hop and R&B to indie rock, blues and jazz. 2024 brought forth a wealth of Chicago music spanning all genres. As we ...

Bree Specific is an influential and vibrant voice in Chicago’s music and entertainment industry. Known for her undeniable position as a tastemaker, she reveals in an exclusive interview with rolling ...

Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop ...

Chicago music lovers are saying goodbye to an annual staple. The 2025 Pitchfork Music Festival will not be set at Chicago's Union Park after 19 years, organizers announced on its website Monday. The ...

A Chicago music duo has created a unique sound to celebrate their Arab roots. They're mixing the music of the Middle East with good old Chicago blues. Music can make you feel at home. When Rami ...

With Chicago Music Forever, the Reader hopes to capture some of the many histories that have shaped the city’s multifaceted music community. Music journalism is often ephemeral, and that’s not a knock ...

It’s the last weekend before the Christmas holiday and there is no shortage of celebrations in store. Here’s a look at things ...

CHICAGO (CBS) – This Black History Month, CBS 2 wanted to feature a historic music teacher and his choir of students Daniel Henry has been on the job for 20 years. He is one of the co-founders of ...

A Chicago record store in its Bridgeport neighborhood was hit with death threats due to its selling of "Black music." ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The 40th Anniversary Chicago Music Awards celebration will make history by honoring the best of Chicagoland entertainers in all genres of music. The biggest event night in music in ...