Pitchfork Versus Lollapalooza: A Summer Music Megafest Smackdown
Here’s how two of summer’s biggest fests match up in a head to head comparison, dished out by two guys who should know: Organizers Mike Reed and Perry Farrell.
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The Best Chicago Concert You Never Heard About Is on Thursday
Three bands bring some of Austin’s top young folk talent to Schubas on June 20th for the Outer City Limits Tour.
The Lollapalooza Food Vendor List Is Music to Your Mouth
The vendor list at Chow Town is a mix of newcomers and Lollapalooza classics.
Buika Soared at Old Town School of Folk Music
Concha Buika enchanted a buzzing crowd at Old Town on Saturday with her jazz-flamenco performance.
Mister Lies Says Electronic Music Is Really a Lot Like Footloose
The 20-year-old musician talks about his recent work and his upcoming projects. But first, he plays Chicago tonight.
The Ultimate Chicago Summer Concerts Calendar
Here are 75 events from now through August, in a handy calendar you can sync with your Google Calendar or iCal.
Chicago Magazine's July Issue: The Ultimate Summer Music Guide
Story highlights from the July 2013 issue of Chicago magazine.
Eight Great Books to Read This Summer
Best-selling Chicago author Marcus Sakey (The Blade Itself; Good People) on which titles to crack open from your beach chair this season.
Weird Dude Energy Promises a Freaky Prelude to Father's Day
A new exhibit at Heaven Gallery explores the strange habits of men tonight.
Here's What to Do This Weekend
The staff of Chicago magazine is seeing Shakespeare at Navy Pier, visiting the Skokie Lagoons, and stuffing our faces at the farmer’s market.