The Top Ten New Albums You Should Hear This Fall

By Selena Fragassi

The season's most-anticipated releases include new music from Arcade Fire, M.I.A., The Weeknd, Sebadoh, and more. Read more

Chicago’s Rock and Pop Concert Calendar Looks Amazing This Month

By Selena Fragassi

Deerhunter, The XX, Kaki King, Phoenix, and Chelsea Wolfe all play in September. But first: The Hideout Block Party & A.V. Fest is this weekend. Read more

The Top Jazz Shows in Chicago in September

By Mark Loehrke

There are 17 events through the month, starting with Jazz Fest this weekend. Read more

The Best Classical, New Music, and Opera Concerts in Chicago This September

By Graham Meyer

The Beethoven Festival, Ravinia's finale, and a strong lineup at the CSO make this a fine month for your ears. Read more

Veteran Percussionist Hamid Drake's Plans for the Chicago Jazz Festival

By Mark Loehrke

The festival's artist-in-residence tells why this weekend's event is so important to him—and who he wants to see perform. Read more

Who to See at the Chicago Jazz Festival

By Mark Loehrke

Here's a pocket guide to three acts to catch at the Labor Day weekend event. Bonus: Five minutes with Willie Pickens, the piano legend who will close the fest. Read more

13 Jazz Acts To See This Week

By Mark Loehrke

Here's who to see in town before the Chicago Jazz Festival on Thursday. Read more

What To See at the WIIL Rock Festival This Weekend

By Selena Fragassi

The third annual rock festival in Twin Lakes has plenty of shows—for just $42. Read more

Why New Music and Rock Make a Perfect Match

By Graham Meyer

Artists like Glenn Kotche, best known as the drummer in Wilco, have helped bridge a gap to a popular, palatable new sound. Read more

If You Only See One Concert This Week, Go See Hunters

By Selena Fragassi

The loud Brooklyn duo will go wild onstage at Subterranean tonight. Read more