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by Dylan Weinert | September 1, 2026

The Dawn of a New Festival Era? Brent Heyl on the City’s Music Landscape Heyl is the director of music at 16” On Center, the group behind the Salt Shed, Thalia Hall, the Empty Bottle and more. He discusses the state of the local music scene with Newcity.

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by Todd Hieggelke | August 25, 2026

Music Top 5: September 2026

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by Joshua Bohnsack | May 5, 2026

Trusting Her Voice: Gia Margaret Is “Singing” Again The Chicago native discusses her new album, her songwriting approach and collaboration with other artists.

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by Teddy Sandler | March 10, 2026

Malibu Brings Her Ethereal Sound to Sleeping Village Ambient French musician Barbara Braccini has the genius to turn a melody into a story and a feeling into a sound.

by Teddy Sandler | September 25, 2025

Jacques Greene and Nosaj Thing Bring Ethereal Dance Music to the Metro The two boundary-pushing electronic artists have just released their first collaborative album, "Verses GT."

by Teddy Sandler | September 11, 2025

Plantasia Introduces A Leafy Dimension to the Ambient Music Landscape Audiophiles and phytophiles unite for the two-day festival at Garfield Park Conservatory.

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by Todd Hieggelke | September 26, 2024

Music Top 5: October 2024

by Dennis Polkow | July 28, 2015

Offbeat: “Halo” Composers Collaborate with Paul McCartney

by Kenneth Preski | July 19, 2014

Live Review: Kelela/Pitchfork Music Festival

by Kenneth Preski | July 18, 2014

Live Review: SZA/Pitchfork Music Festival

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