Catch a Rare Show by Owen at Beat Kitchen This Saturday By Matt Pollock Chicago indie legend Mike Kinsella is a drummer, brother, husband, and dad—but he still has time for a solo concert. Read more
The Seven Lollapalooza Aftershows You Should See By Matt Pollock It's going to be a long weekend—but these after-parties are worth a late night out. Read more
Three Bands You Should Definitely See at Wicker Park Fest By Matt Pollock The underdog of Chicago music fests costs just $5—and that's for 36 bands. Here's a handful of can't-miss picks for Saturday. Read more
The Best and Worst of Pitchfork 2014 By Elly Fishman, Tomi Obaro, Matt Pollock, and Carrie Schedler Here are 19 of the festival's most memorable moments—for better or worse. Read more
The Complete Pitchfork 2014 Survival Guide By Matt Pollock The dos and don'ts, what (and what not) to bring, plus the basic info you need to know to get in and out of the festival in one piece. Read more
Listen to Alex Wiley's New Track, "Future Guns" By Matt Pollock A breezy new song from the 21-year-old Hyde Park emcee proves once again why he'll be among Chicago's next big names. Read more
A Guide to the Pitchfork 2014 After-Parties By Matt Pollock Catch these nine bands at intimate after-shows—whether you missed their outdoor concerts or skipped the festival entirely. Read more
Janelle Monáe Will Be Worth a Trip to Taste of Chicago By Matt Pollock Catch the exciting, unconventional soul singer at the food fest on Thursday. Read more