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Experimental

A woman in a long-sleeved, white outfit and black thigh-high boots poses confidently on the rusty bucket teeth of construction equipment at night, with dark surroundings and dramatic lighting.

by Teddy Sandler | May 28, 2026

The Immersive Pop World of Hyd Comes to Sleeping Village The artist and singer returns to Chicago following the release of their sophomore album, "Hold Onto Me Infinity."

A conductor leads a small orchestra of musicians playing various string and wind instruments on a dimly lit stage with blue curtains in the background.

by Teddy Sandler | February 17, 2026

Frequency Festival Returns with Six Nights of Experimental Sound From a percussion masterclass to speculative opera, expect a citywide program of new music, electronics and genre-defying performance.

by Teddy Sandler | November 18, 2025

Sarah Belle Reid Synthesizes Nature and Technology at Lincoln Park Conservatory Experimental Sound Studio's latest iteration of "Florasonic" presents a quadraphonic installation that reinvigorates the senses during Chicago’s chilling weather.

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.

by Teddy Sandler | August 5, 2025

Beau Wanzer’s Notes from the Chicago Underground

by Craig Bechtel | June 26, 2025

The Method to Matmos’ Metal Madness: Deconstructing “Metallic Life Review”

Photo of Chicago's Union Station's Great Hall, with passengers waiting for trains.

by David Witter | May 12, 2025

The Great Hall: Lia Kohl Makes Music for Union Station

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by Todd Hieggelke | July 25, 2024

Music Top 5: August 2024

Paul Giallorenzo sits in front of a piano.

by David Witter | June 13, 2024

Moody Riffs: A Preview of Paul Giallorenzo at Hungry Brain

by Anne K. Ream and R. Clifton Spargo | June 4, 2024

Beyond Borders: It’s Khruangbin’s World Now, We’re Just Vibing In It

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