When the group moved to Los Angeles and named themselves the Chicago Transit Authority, it was confusing enough. Then the ...

If there is such a thing as a quintessential Midwestern record, Case Oats has crafted a solid one with “Last Missouri Exit,” her debut album out Friday. The Chicago musician’s record offers 10 tracks ...

A Chicago band said one of the world's biggest rappers used part of their song on his new album — but said Travis Scott failed to credit, compensate, or clear the sample. After years of working on and ...

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 ...

Don’t get it twisted. Edging, a local post-punk five-piece band, has been grinding on the fringes of the city’s DIY music scene for years. And while they’re finally gaining recognition on a national ...

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In the heart of Chicago’s Grant Park, the Sueños Music Festival celebrated Latinos over Memorial Day weekend. Thousands flocked downtown Chicago for the fourth edition of the festival that has brought ...