Chicago musician C3zr’s alter ego is a classically trained musician. ‘Round Voyage’ is his debut.
By day, Cesar Pino is a music teacher. But by night, he embodies his musical project called C3zr.
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Review: Laetitia Sadier quietly commands the stage at Empty Bottle
Alone on stage, Laetitia Sadier’s songs felt more intimate, allowing the audience to fall deeper into the lyrics and instrumentation.
Column: Rhymefest explores the dynamics between Black men and women in ‘James and Nikki: A Conversation’
Che Armond Smith was inspired to create this work after viewing a clip of poet Nikki Giovanni and writer James Baldwin in conversation.
Column: Neptune’s Core is a Chicago teen band ready for SXSW
The sisters who make up the band are still in high school, but it's easy to take their intentions seriously when the music itself is really, really good.
Review: Jamila Woods gives a captivating homecoming concert at the Vic
Her latest record, “Water Made Us,” is unequivocally her most vulnerable yet, and she opened with the first six songs of the album.
Review: L’Rain’s show at Schubas tapped into that bond between musicians and audience
Yes, L'Rain's latest record, "I Killed Your Dog," is an incredible listen at home or on the go. But nothing can quite capture the energy, the fullness of the band's...
DJ Nanoos is newly TikTok famous — her music tastes run deep and wide
Nanoos is next. Just ask the hundreds of thousands of people on TikTok who saw her blend the genres of footwork with Dominican merengue. It was a quick yet satisfying...
Chicagoan of the Year for Pop Music: DJ and musician Ariel Zetina always has her hometown in mind
Ariel Zetina was always meant to be a star. And 2023 proved to be a pivotal star-making year in her career. After the successful fall 2022 release of her debut...
Review: In her ‘Merry Christmas One And All’ tour, this is Mariah Carey’s wonderful time of year
For Mariah Carey, it's a family affair. The Queen of Christmas made her return to the city Sunday night at the United Center as part of her ongoing "Merry Christmas...
Review: The vibes were just right for Hania Rani’s mesmerizing, sold-out concert at Thalia Hall
It was a mostly quiet yet lovely evening Thursday for the local debut performance of pianist, electronic musician and composer Hania Rani. And that may have been exactly what Rani...