Some Chicagoans came to appreciate “Messiah” as a piece of music with appeal that extended beyond its Christian themes.

After attending yoga classes that didn't quite fit his style, Colton Ksiazek and his friend Jake Degler created a space for ...

Our favorite albums of the year include a new release from Chance the Rapper and the final album engineered by Steve Albini.

Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop ...

DJ Commando, whose real name was Landon Wallace, died on Friday. His family shared the news on social media. Wallace was the ...

The incentives in music journalism say it makes economic sense to cover popular artists. But loving music isn’t about making ...

As many movie theaters struggle, Chicago’s Music Box is expanding into Minnesota and adding a third screen in Lake View. “We ...

Lollapalooza 2025 is now over at Grant Park. This year’s festival showcased an impressive blend of breakthrough acts and established favorites, with headliners like Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter ...

“You’re The Inspiration” came out in 1984. Written by Peter Cetera and David Foster, the sweet love song was actually written for Kenny Rogers instead, who ultimately passed on the song. “David Foster ...

Chicago and Styx will team for their first joint tour this summer. Here's where they'll play and how to get tickets.

When Empty Bottle opened in 1992, the venue quickly earned a reputation as a “cat-ridden hole-in-the-wall bar.” While some things have stayed the same (there’s still cheap drinks and a house cat, Peg, ...

Music education fosters creativity, confidence, cognitive and motor skills, and social development. For families in Chicago, the city offers a wide spectrum – from preschool sing-alongs to teen rock ...