Ravyn Lenae Savors Her Moment
On the heels of her acclaimed debut album, the Chicago songwriter comes home to open for one of her biggest influences.
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Every Chicago-Adjacent Artist Playing Pitchfork Fest
Though it’s a down year at Union Park for local acts, there are connections to the city throughout the lineup.
A 100 Percent Locally Sourced Pitchfork Schedule
There are 10 Chicagoans (plus a friendly neighbor from Gary) playing the festival this weekend. Here's your guide to all of them.
The 411 on the 312 at Pitchfork Fest
Your guide to the weekend's local acts—juuust in case Lauryn Hill doesn't show
So You Need Help with Pitchfork 2018: a Schedule
Don't know every last band on the lineup? Here's who to see.
Four Questions for Alt-Country Singer-Songwriter Half Gringa
Carbondale native Izzy Olive discusses her debut album Gruñona, her upcoming opening slot for the Flaming Lips, and more.
Five Questions for Chicago Singer-Songwriter V.V. Lightbody
The indie-rock vet creates her self-described ‘nap-rock’ sound on her solo debut Bathing Peach, a quieter and more introspective turn from her work in Santah and Grandkids.
Five Questions for Retirement Party's Avery Springer
The Chicago pop-punk outfit readies their excellent debut album Somewhat Literate, out May 25, a couple years after the band's lead singer moved to the city for its music scene.
5 must-see Chicago shows this week: The Orwells, Strand of Oaks, Vince Staples
It's never been easier to immerse yourself into Chicago's music community. Whether you like indie rock, hip-hop, folk, jazz or electronic—anything, really—you can find a musical home, a new favorite...
4 must-see Chicago shows this week: DEHD, Nnamdi Ogbonnaya, Balto
This week's picks for must-see shows going on in Chicago happen to all fall on either Thursday or Saturday. That means we're faced with some pretty tough decisions coming up....