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Bnny band members Alexa Viscius, sister Jessica Viscius, drummer Matt Pelkey and Timothy Makowski perform at the Empty Bottle Sept. 2, 2021 in Chicago.

New Chicago indie band Bnny has a debut album, ‘Everything,’ and a music fan finds herself on the stage

September 17, 2021 at 7:00 a.m.

Many music fans dream of one day moving from the crowd to the stage, but few embark on that journey. Jess Viscius, however, made her dream a reality. Viscius is...

Wayne Coyne leads the Flaming Lips during a performance at Riot Fest in Chicago's Douglass Park in 2019.

Riot Fest in Chicago: 15+ bands not to miss, plus COVID rules for getting in

September 15, 2021 at 7:00 a.m.

Riot Fest is back and bigger than ever. This year's edition of the rock-oriented music festival, running Sept. 16-19 in Chicago's Douglass Park, includes a special preview party this Thursday...

TLC brings ‘Celebration of CrazySexyCool’ tour to Tinley Park with new dancers and a year of pent-up energy

September 14, 2021 at 7:00 a.m.

Like many working musicians, TLC had major plans last year: 2019 marked the 25th anniversary of their beloved, Grammy Award-winning sophomore album, "CrazySexyCool," and the celebrated girl group had plans...

Jamila Woods performs during the Pitchfork Music Festival in Union Park in 2017.

Free Grammys concert in Millennium Park will be headlined by Eighth Blackbird and Jamila Woods

September 10, 2021 at 7:00 a.m.

When most people think of the Grammys, they think of the famous award show or one of the coastal cities like Los Angeles or New York. But the Recording Academy,...

Confetti falls on fans as Tame Impala performs during the Pitchfork Music Festival at Union Park Friday, July 20, 2018, in Chicago.

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Our guide to Pitchfork Music Festival in Union Park: What not to miss and COVID rules for getting in

September 6, 2021 at 7:00 a.m.

Music festivals look a little different this year and the Pitchfork Music Festival is no exception. The Chicago summer staple, which normally takes place in July, moved to September this...

ARC Music Festival is in Union Park this weekend, aiming to put Chicago back on the electronic music map

September 3, 2021 at 7:00 a.m.

Major festivals like Lollapalooza and Pitchfork may reign supreme in the consciousness of the average Chicagoan, but the city also has an abundance of new, underground and emerging festivals that...

Ohmme’s Macie Stewart steps into spotlight with spectacular solo album ‘Mouth Full of Glass’

August 27, 2021 at 10:51 a.m.

Those familiar with Macie Stewart's work should be unsurprised that her solo debut album, "Mouth Full of Glass," is spectacular. Stewart, a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist has made a name...

Chicago hip hop artist Baha Bank$, aka Vivian Bolden, at Mixed By DC recording studio on South Wabash Avenue Aug. 13 in Chicago. Bank$ is on the Friday lineup for the Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash Festival.

Summer Smash performer Baha Bank$ is making up for lost time

August 20, 2021 at 7:00 a.m.

A year and a half ago, Vivian Bolden, who performs under the name Baha Bank$, was just beginning her musical journey. Now, she is set to take the stage at...

Young Chicago musician Jackie Hayes has a stellar debut album and a slot at Riot Fest

August 18, 2021 at 2:03 p.m.

Jackie Hayes has "it." At least as much as "it" is still a thing, which luckily it is. On her brilliant, impossibly good debut EP, "There's Always Going to Be...

Chicago house music DJ and music producer Paul Johnson dies at 50 from COVID complications

August 11, 2021 at 1:03 p.m.

Legendary house music producer and DJ Paul Johnson died Aug. 4 of complications from COVID-19. He was 50. Johnson's death was confirmed by his agents. A statement on his Facebook...

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