by Elizabeth Jakaitis | July 16, 2026Max Subar’s “Anything Could Be” Makes the Case for Hope Rich with acoustic guitar, fiddle, pedal steel and vivid lyrical imagery, “Anything Could Be” embraces the classic singer-songwriter tradition with warmth and originality.
by Teddy Sandler | July 14, 2026Paul Simon Hosts “A Quiet Celebration” at Ravinia Simon finales his tour at Ravinia's Hunter Pavilion, playing 2023 album "Seven Psalms" in full ahead of a second half that spans a career of classic songs.
by Elizabeth Jakaitis | June 23, 2026Widemouth Finds Meaning in the Quiet Details on “No Gasoline” On their debut album, Chicago band Widemouth finds meaning in friendship, memory and the unfinished business of growing older.
by David Witter | June 2, 2026The Rail-Riding Folk Hero Alynda Segarra Lands in Chicago With a Live Album Segarra has walked the legendary walk of American folk mythology, spending nearly a decade hitchhiking, busking on the streets of New Orleans and riding the rails like Woody Guthrie.
by Joshua Bohnsack | May 5, 2026Trusting Her Voice: Gia Margaret Is “Singing” Again The Chicago native discusses her new album, her songwriting approach and collaboration with other artists.
by John Moss | December 22, 2023The Bands Play On: In Search of Musical Nirvana at the Old Town School
by Craig Bechtel | November 4, 2022When Too Much Of A Good Thing Is Never Enough: A Journey Through Beth Orton’s Catalog
