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Chicago country musician Andrew Sa recently released his debut album, "American Rough," on Bloodshot Records. (Alexa Viscius)

Column: Chicago progressive country artist Andrew Sa has a first album: ‘Even if it’s not a shiny, pretty thing’

July 28, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

His first album, "American Rough," was released on June 26 on Bloodshot Records. He's a frequent performer at the Hideout and at Judson & Moore Distillery.

Billy Corgan, from left, leads the Smashing Pumpkins at Metro in Chicago on Sept. 20, 2022. Charli XCX performs at Lollapalooza on Aug. 6, 2017. Lorde performs in heavy rain at Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park on Aug. 3, 2017. (Chris Sweda / Alexandra Wimley / baiduhai)

Lollapalooza 2026: Our picks for the best music by day and what not to miss

July 26, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Look for lots of female headliners across Lollapalooza's fresh lineup of eight stages, opening in Grant Park later this week.

Mannie Fresh performs at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on July 5, 2024. He's part of this year's Black Yacht Weekend. (Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

Juneteenth 2026: Our 5 ways to celebrate in Chicago

June 15, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

From a string quartet to boat parties to DJ showcases, eclectic, unique and community-driven seems to be the common thread for this year’s festivities.

Lynzo The Heartthrob (from left), Carrie D., DJ Gaybash! and Loqum. (Terjuan Johnson)

New Sugarwater festival will have house, techno, juke and footwork — just in time for Juneteenth weekend

June 13, 2026 at 12:24 p.m.

Club Hospitality founder Carrie D. says she was inspired to bring an event like New York City's Dweller festival to Chicago.

Singer Corinne Bailey Rae performs at Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture Theater on June 10, 2026. (Josh Boland/baiduhai)

Review: Corinne Bailey Rae weaves together 20 years of beautiful music at the Athenaeum

June 11, 2026 at 11:17 a.m.

Yes, she performed her timeless classic "Put Your Records On" during her lovely two-hour concert, but she is more than that as a musician.

DJ Mochi, Blesstonio and Jesse De La Peña will headline this weekend's HeadRoom at Spot! in West Town. (Dennis Larance / P Calubaquib / Chris Walker / baiduhai)

What if DJs didn’t have to compete with a dance floor? HeadRoom finds out this weekend.

May 29, 2026 at 5:30 a.m.

HeadRoom is a new DJ-centered listening concept where you buy your ticket, sit down and listen to DJs play and explain their sound.

Samara Joy performs with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Center on May 12, 2026. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Review: Samara Joy mixes originals and jazz standards in a soaring concert with the CSO

May 15, 2026 at 3:12 p.m.

Any Samara Joy show is a special one, and this one was no exception. Joined by her septet and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, she performed a medley of tunes to...

Kalium Ewing, left, and Grant Frahm, who run album listening club The Heavy Rotation, on May 8, 2026, at Pour Souls in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

The Heavy Rotation is a listening club, a place to slow down and focus on the music

May 12, 2026 at 9:12 a.m.

The Heavy Rotation is addressing a real, widespread need for analog connection and community in an overscheduled, screen-saturated world.

Bow Wow performs at the United Center in Chicago on April 23, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Review: Some parts of B2K and Bow Wow’s ‘Boys 4 Life’ tour were great fun — others just fell flat

April 24, 2026 at 11:30 a.m.

There's no shame in nostalgia tours, but they should give the fans what they want. Too many moments felt awkward or wasted in this Chicago concert.

Edging lead singer Faith Callaway. The Chicago band's upcoming album is "Unload Your Shame." (Erin Lyle)

Column: The post-punk band Edging says Chicago is what made the band possible

April 13, 2026 at 5:30 a.m.

The post-punk band has been grinding on the fringes of the city's DIY music scene for years. Its latest album, "Unload Your Shame," drops June 5.

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