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Lala Lala went west and emerged with the dramatically stripped-down Heaven 2 - Chicago Reader
Lillie West's Chicago indie-rock band Lala Lala released their dramatically stripped-down album Hea…
Rami Gabriel makes music like no one else in Chicago - Chicago Reader
Rami Gabriel is a multi-instrumentalist musician born in Beirut and raised in Toronto's punk underg…
Drummer Tim Daisy hosts a residency of improvised and composed music that searches for shades between - Chicago Reader
Tim Daisy, a prominent drummer in Chicago's free-jazz and improvised-music scene since 1997, is hos…
GZA brings his tour for the 30th anniversary of Liquid Swords to Avondale Music Hall - Chicago Reader
GZA, the oldest member of Wu-Tang Clan at 59, is bringing his tour celebrating the 30th anniversary…
Dance Mania Legends Year 2 celebrates the past and future of ghetto house, footwork, and juke - Chicago Reader
Viva Acid is bringing back Dance Mania Legends for a second year in Chicago, featuring over 30 arti…
Snow Tha Product’s bilingual barrio party rolls into the Ramova Theatre - Chicago Reader
Snow Tha Product's concert at Chicago's Ramova Theatre combines political activism with a vibrant b…
The first Imminence Festival celebrates the diversity of the spontaneously made music presented by Elastic Arts - Chicago Reader
The inaugural Imminence Festival, an extension of the Improved Music Series at Elastic Arts in Chic…
Charles Joseph Smith brings his music aboveground - Chicago Reader
Charles Joseph Smith, a longtime fixture in Chicago's DIY music scene, is finally gaining wider rec…
Recommended EP: Lifeguard – “Ultra Violence” / “Appetite”
Chicago punk band Lifeguard releases an experimental maxi single featuring ‘Ultra Violence’ and ‘Ap…
The Hives @ Salt Shed, Chicago, US, March 26, 2026
The Hives delivered a monumental performance at Chicago's Salt Shed on March 26, 2026. Under the Ra…
DIY institution the VCR closes after nine years - Chicago Reader
The VCR, a DIY music venue in Chicago, has closed after nine years of operation. Additionally, Lori…
clubdrugs, “lovesick” | I Die: You Die
Chicago darkwave-pop duo clubdrugs has released their debut LP ‘lovesick’, which features lush and …
Ratboys graduate but don’t move out - Chicago Reader
Chicago-based indie rock band Ratboys have released their new album ‘Singin’ to an Empty Chair’ and…
Anne Hills carries folk music’s Chicago heyday in her head and heart - Chicago Reader
Anne Hills is a folk musician who was part of Chicago's folk music scene, performing with legends T…
Forever Deaf Fest 7 champions heavy sounds from near and far - Chicago Reader
Forever Deaf Fest 7 showcases heavy music with a diverse lineup that continues to highlight local C…
The Hallogallo crew celebrate a scene-defining compilation at the Empty Bottle - Chicago Reader
The Hallogallo crew, named after the iconic Neu! song, are celebrating a compilation release at Chi…
Stuck, “Optimizer”
Chicago trio Stuck releases their album ‘Optimizer’, which showcases an elevated sound while explor…
Fire-Toolz – “Balam =^..^= Says IPv09082024 Strawberry Head”
Fire-Toolz, a Chicago-based experimental electronic producer, has released a lead single titled ‘Ba…