Our favorite albums of the year include a new release from Chance the Rapper and the final album engineered by Steve Albini.

Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop ...

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Bree Specific is an influential and vibrant voice in Chicago’s music and entertainment industry. Known for her undeniable position as a tastemaker, she reveals in an exclusive interview with rolling ...

December is full of riches for Chicago music fans. Annual musical traditions take place throughout the month, promising something for everyone. Here are 10 that stand out in a crowded calendar. Andrew ...

Anyone who has spent time listening to folk music knows that it is less about the notes and words and more about the community it fosters between the performers and audience. Few exemplify that more ...

DJ Commando, whose real name was Landon Wallace, died on Friday. His family shared the news on social media. Wallace was the ...

A modern-day Chicago redemption tale gets the hip-hop treatment, with Omar Epps leading the cast and Wiz Khalifa & Quavo crafting an original soundtrack. Chicago’s about to get a spiritual shake-up ...

Since 2005 Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) has used the Secret History of Chicago Music to shine a light on worthy artists with Chicago ties who’ve been forgotten, underrated, or never noticed in ...