Review: Olivia Rodrigo, in a sea of flowers, kicking her way towards what’s next
In Chicago at the United Center on her "Unraveled Tour," Olivia Rodrigo leans into the...
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Review: Mäkelä and CSO bring back a delicious ‘Feast’
Fifty years have passed since the Chicago Symphony last played “Belshazzar’s Feast” by English composer...
Review: A heartfelt tribute to John Prine let his music and legacy shine through
Musicians from Margo Price to Jeff Tweedy covered the late singer-songwriter's songs and channeled his...
Judge overturns Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay murder suspect’s conviction
A federal judge has overturned the conviction of Karl Jordan, one of the two men...
Potempa: Madrigal dinners are rare opportunities for fun, feasting
St. Mary’s College in Notre Dame has been hosting Christmastime madrigal dinners for more than...
Shake-ups at classical station continue with exit of longtime WFMT host
A new host is taking over the station's long-running “Exploring Music” program from founding host...
Review: At the CSO, Mäkela and Lim make the 19th century new
Pianist Yunchan Lim pairs a Schumann concerto with Klaus Mäkelä's Beethoven 7 headliner.
Hinsdale-based Harmony Healers ‘bring comfort’ through music performances
Started by a Hinsdale Central student, Harmony Healers now has more than 100 active members...
Today in Chicago History: Uptown Theatre hosts its last concert — J. Geils Band
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 19, according...
Chicagoan of the Year for Pop Music: Rapper Roy Kinsey is founder of the Rapbrary
This year, the Chicago rapper turned 40, released a new album and expanded a library...
Review: Brat Summer is over. Welcome to Cameron Winter.
People who really love Cameron Winter and his band Geese — the most argued over...
Chicagoan of the Year in Jazz: In 2025, Gustavo Cortiñas’s drums sang
Gustavo Cortiñas doesn’t “do” absolute music — music for music’s sake. The Humboldt Park-based drummer’s...
Rapper Rod Wave makes it personal on his ‘Redemption Experience’ at the United Center
The newly Grammy-nominated rap star Rod Wave is no stranger to Chicago’s character-building cold weather.