Five Rock, Pop, and Hip-Hop Shows to Catch in January By Erin Osmon Jay Z takes the United Center and an annual winter music fest is bigger than ever. Read more
Top 10 Local Albums of 2013 By Erin Osmon Mavis Staples and Jeff Tweedy's second collaboration begins our list of the best local music of the year. Read more
6 Local Record Compilations To Buy By Erin Osmon Want to buy local LPs for the holidays this year? Look no further than these deluxe compilations and reissues of Chicago artists and by Chicago labels. Read more
Holy Yeezus! Kanye West’s Momentous Year In His Own Words By Tomi Obaro In order, from “humble pie” to “epic hubris” Read more
Chances Dances Takes Over the Museum of Contemporary Art By Tomi Obaro and Ratko Radojcic Check out 23 pictures of spandex, glitter, and avant-garde performances on a wild night at the museum. Read more
12 Holiday Shows You Should See This Season By Matt Pollock with Graham Meyer Some are classics, others are eccentric, and all are worth a look before the year ends. Read more
Five Fine Things to Do in Chicago This Week Do some shopping, hear some music, see some houses, and find out what an in-the-know local is up to this weekend. Read more
Four Classic Rock and Soul Shows to See in Chicago By Tomi Obaro and Erin Osmon Help yourself to some Hot Tuna and then make plans to see Gringo Star. Read more
The Best Jazz, Folk, Country, and World Music in December By Tomi Obaro Chicago's top 16 shows include King Krule, Andrew Bird, Leo Kottke, and more. Read more
Eight Rock, Pop, and Hip-Hop Shows to See This Month By Erin Osmon Beyoncé, Policia, Disappears, and Drake all hit Chicago in the next few weeks. Read more