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by Teddy Sandler | June 16, 2026

Kim Gordon Is Still Trailblazing On June 23, Gordon makes an appearance at the Metro, where she will write the next chapter for what artistic rebellion is.

A woman with wavy blonde hair stands in front of an open car trunk, wearing a black leather jacket, denim shirt, and jeans, with her hands in her pockets. Steps and a red door are visible in the background.

by Elizabeth Jakaitis | June 11, 2026

Elizabeth Moen Is Still Making It With her sharp new single “Renaissance Man” arriving this month and a new album on the way, Elizabeth Moen reflects on record deals, creative survival and leaning into community within Chicago’s indie scene.

A woman in a floral outfit sits on a dark blue couch playing an acoustic guitar. She has wavy brown hair and is positioned against a white brick wall.

by Dylan Weinert | June 9, 2026

A Special Occasion: Nora O’Connor’s Weekly Residency at The Hideout A solo Nora O’Connor is still a rare sighting, making this four-show arrangement a particularly special run.

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by Craig Bechtel | June 4, 2026

Making a Name with “Food & Liquor” Chicago native Lupe Fiasco celebrates his debut album's twentieth anniversary over two nights at The Salt Shed.

An outdoor concert at night under the illuminated, metallic Pritzker Pavilion in Chicago, with a large audience seated and city skyscrapers glowing in the background.

by Todd Hieggelke | May 27, 2026

Music Top 5: June 2026

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by Joe Cothrel | May 21, 2026

Remembering Chicago Jazz Great Eddie Harris “Listen Here!” is a tribute to the Chicago-born jazz saxophone legend with words and music at Oak Woods Cemetery Chapel.

A man wearing a black hat and suit leans against a pillar under an elevated train track, holding a harmonica, with a guitar strapped to his back on a deserted urban street in bright daylight.

by Craig Bechtel | May 19, 2026

How the Blues Chose Toronzo Cannon The Chicago blues musician plays a series of local shows in the weeks ahead, at venues from Evanston's Space to the Blues Fest in Millennium Park.

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by Elizabeth Jakaitis | May 14, 2026

Waiting for Brighter Days with Hazel City On “goblynmarkytt,” Hazel City—the solo project of Twin Peaks’ Clay Frankel—holds onto hope just as Twin Peaks returns to Thalia Hall this week for an eight-night run.

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by Joe Cothrel | May 7, 2026

Jeff Parker’s Homecoming for “Happy Today,” a Live-Performance Record and Film International Anthem hosted a screening event for The Jeff Parker ETA IVtet's new release at The Land School.

A person wearing headphones and a striped shirt operates a turntable at a DJ booth, surrounded by drinks and equipment in a dimly lit setting. The image is in black and white.

by Teddy Sandler | May 1, 2026

Hot on the Heels Celebrates Twenty Years of Uncomfortable Music The monthly Chicago party hosted by Beau Wanzer at the California Clipper (and previously Danny's Tavern) will mark the milestone with its first Saturday edition.

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