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altpress.com /2 weeks ago

Fan poll: 5 best Chicago bands

See which ones made the list.

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millennialmagazine.com /1 week ago

The Most Influential Indie Music Artists to Discover in 2026

The most interesting question in music has never been which song is at the top of the chart. It is which indie music artist has built the kind of sustained creative practice that s...

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observer.com /1 month ago

Neighbors in Chicago Reimagined the Art Fair as a Gilded Age Cultural Salon

Founders Mirka Serrato and Jonny Tanna wanted to create a new kind of art fair that could bridge the gap between emerging galleries and institutions.

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observer.com /1 month ago

The Exhibitions Not to Miss During EXPO CHICAGO

From Reggaetón to Matisse, Maurizio Cattelan and more, here's everything worth seeing during Chicago's biggest art week.

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pitchfork.com /2 weeks ago

John Prine Tribute Concert to Feature Ratboys, John C. Reilly, and Steve Earle

Margo Price and Hurray for the Riff Raff’s Alynda Segarra are also among the artists celebrating the late musicians’ 80th birthday in Chicago

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thisiscolossal.com /1 month ago

7 Artists We’re Excited to See at EXPO CHICAGO 2026

EXPO CHICAGO is back at Navy Pier. Here's what we're planning to see. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts pu...

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atwoodmagazine.com /3 weeks ago

Friko Clean Up by Getting Messy in ‘Something Worth Waiting For’

Chicago indie rock band Friko embody the true meaning of the genre through nine tracks of unapologetic melodies and a journey toward finding what it’s all worth on their sophomore...

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edmtunes.com /3 days ago

Chicago’s Acclaimed Philanthropic Festival Summer’s Last Dance Unveils Phase 1 Lineup

Chicago’s acclaimed independent and philanthropic music festival Summer’s Last Dance has officially unveiled the Phase 1 lineup for its 2026 return, led by nationally Grammy-lauded...

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allaboutjazz.com /6 days ago

Charlie Ballantine Trio

Indianapolis-based guitarist Charlie Ballantine returns to our stage and to our program--this time in front of a live audience. Charlie released two albums in 2021; Cold Coffee is...

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thatericalper.com /2 weeks ago

Souvenirs: 80 Years of John Prine Brings a Community of Artists to Chicago This October

October 8, 2026 would have been John Prine’s 80th birthday. The Prine Family and the Hello in There Foundation are marking the occasion with Souvenirs: 80 Years of John Prine, a tr...

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thelineofbestfit.com /1 month ago

Chicago music fan posts 10,000 bootleg recordings of indie and punk gigs online

The Aadam Jacobs Collection is a ballooning goldmine of secret recordings made of bands before they hit stardom, including Nirvana, R.E.M., The Cure, The Pixies, The Replacements,...

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thesource.com /6 days ago

Behind the Beats: Workplace Injuries in Chicago’s Hip-Hop and Music Production Industry, and What Crews and Studio Worke...

Chicago has one of the deepest hip-hop benches in the country. From the golden-era contributions of Common, Twista, and Lupe Fiasco to the global influence of Kanye West, the drill...

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thelineofbestfit.com /2 weeks ago

John Prine 80th birthday tribute to take place at Chicago Theatre this October

Souvenirs concert to celebrate John Prine's 80th birthday will feature Margo Price, Steve Earle, and John C. Reilly performing with Prine’s longtime band.

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thesource.com /3 days ago

Crown Royal Marquis and Soulection Close Multi-City Tour in Chicago

Crown Royal Marquis and Soulection wrapped up their Marquis Moments tour in Chicago with a celebration marking 15 years of Soulection and the impact of shared musical experiences....

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exclaim.ca /2 weeks ago

Slow Pulp Announce North American Tour

Chicago's Slow Pulp haven't released an album since 2023's 'Yard,' but they're making sure that we won't be too quick to forget them

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fox59.com /1 month ago

Bloomington-based music company to celebrate 30th anniversary with concert series

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- A Bloomington-based music company, encompassing some of the biggest independent record labels, will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a series of concerts. A...

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undertheradarmag.com /1 week ago

Premiere: Widemouth Share New Single “Raincoat”

Chicago indie rock band Widemouth first formed in a Northwestern University dorm basement, with fellow singer/songwriters Mak Carnahan and Jamie Eder playing Paul Simon and Big Thi...

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altpress.com /1 month ago

Watch No Pressure cover Fall Out Boy in Chicago

They paid homage to Take This to Your Grave while on tour with Drain, Haywire, and Secret World.

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consequence.net /1 month ago

Chicago Music Fan Uploading Collection of More Than 10,000 Live Recordings to Internet Archive

The Aadam Jacobs Collection spans four decades' worth of shows recorded in Chicago. Chicago Music Fan Uploading Collection of More Than 10,000 Live Recordings to Internet Archive C...

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mspmag.com /2 weeks ago

Indigenous Art Fair Returns to Bloomington

More than 40 artists will be at the second annual fair.

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openculture.com /1 month ago

10,000 Chicago Concert Recordings Are Being Uploaded to the Internet Archive: Nirvana, Phish, Sonic Youth, They Might Be...

Perhaps you’ve had the experience of moving to a new city and immediately being told that you’ve missed its golden age of live music. To an extent, this has happened in more or les...

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concreteplayground.com /1 month ago

Independent Music Exchange at Northcote Town Hall

Celebrate independent music as label founders and crate diggers come together to champion physical media and share community-driven knowledge.

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americanbluesscene.com /1 week ago

Top 10 Chicago Blues Graves You Should Visit

In this photo-rich guide, ten legendary blues artists are remembered where they now rest—beneath flowers, stone, and sky. From Dinah Washington’s bold spirit to Muddy Waters’ elect...

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rollingstone.com /2 weeks ago

Cardinals Bring Cork City to Brooklyn

Backstage with the Irish rock band who have one of this year’s most original sounds

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