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

The six-man soul group takes the stage Friday for its fifth annual “Hollyy-Days” show, with holiday covers and new songs.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Chiu is a freelance music writer based in New York. The rock band Chicago: front (L-R) Lee Loughnane, Robert Lamm, James ...

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

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

When Chicago singer-songwriter adan diaz found out he would be performing on the first night of Lollapalooza, he thought it must be a mistake. The 20-year-old musician got the call when he was headed ...

Despite being a prominent name in contemporary opera, David T. Little’s works have not often been seen on local stages. COT’s Chicago premiere of Soldier Songs marks the first time a professional ...

Don’t get me wrong: I’m as Chicago-over-everything as the next person. But even this ride-or-die Chicagoan walked into the Collaborative Art Institute of Chicago’s 2022 art song festival, with ...

In Evanston, the debut “barrier-free” concert invited people to move around and make noise during an orchestral performance. Parents said such opportunities are rare.

The early sounds of Chicago drill felt like a bit of controlled chaos, at least compared to what was to come. L’A Capone and RondoNumbaNine’s “Play for Keeps” marked a trend of young rappers bringing ...

Looking for something to do as the holiday season hits fever pitch? There are plenty of activities around the Chicago area to choose from this weekend. Jane Lynch's ‘A Swingin' Little Christmas’ WHAT: ...