The incentives in music journalism say it makes economic sense to cover popular artists. But loving music isn’t about making ...

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

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

Chicago has plenty of alternatives to yet another jinglefest — some from other musical genres or cultures, some keeping offbeat traditions and some from musical organizations for which December is ...

Some years, it feels like when we get to the beginning of the new culture season, classical music hits the snooze button and doesn’t really get rolling until late September or October. It doesn’t stop ...

The hole in Chicago’s 2025 summer concert season left by the Pitchfork Music Festival will be difficult to fill, not just because of its adventurous annual musical lineup but because of the community ...

2026 is shaping up to be a great year for Midwestern moviegoers. The Music Box Theatre, Chicago’s movie palace that has been ...

This concert includes live performances by Chicago music theatre's best loved artists highlighting three decades of Porchlight productions, the presentation of the 2025 Guy Adkins Award for Excellence ...

There's no shortage of festivals throughout the summer in Chicago, and this weekend is no different. Whether you're looking to try popular menu items from the country's top barbecue vendors, wander ...

In an October essay for the New Yorker, critic Kyle Chayka tried to unpack what he called “online recommendation culture.” It often manifests itself in curated lists of films, music, or books, whether ...