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

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

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

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 ...

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, ...