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Rufus Wainwright Talks Opera, Shakespeare
SHAPE SHIFTER: The singer-songwriter’s next chapter is a sonnet song cycle, co-commissioned by Ravinia
Chicago’s Top Summer Concerts
ANTICIPATION INDEX: Dave Matthews Band Caravan, Iron and Wine, Eighth Blackbird, and more on our Anticipation Index
How Empires Survives the Modern Music Marketplace
FROM ZERO TO HERO: Lessons from Chicago artists in thriving during the digital era
Chicago Music Insiders on the City's Best Festivals, Bands, and Concerts
After months of hibernation, Chicago finally turns up the volume with a rockin’ schedule of summer concerts. This year could be the most exciting yet—so to help us choose the best festivals, local bands, and beach jams, we asked insiders for their insight.
Chicago Summer Concert Shuffle
You don’t have to end a long-standing relationship with an old favorite to indulge in a fling. Here are four emerging music acts to sample on the cheap, based on their tried-and-true counterparts.
Fall Out Boy Patrick Stump Forges a Solo Career
THE POWER OF ONE: With his main gig on hiatus, FOB’s lead singer takes on a new look and a soulful sound
Alan Cumming, Whales, More Beer
This Week’s Five: No exotic getaway planned this Memorial Day? No sweat. We’ve got great picks, plus a weekend agenda from the Art Institute’s design guru, Zoë Ryan
The Origins of Bob Dylan's Accent
On Robert Zimmerman’s 70th birthday, an attempt to trace the origins of his singular voice. Plus: my favorite deep cuts, two of which never appeared on an album proper.
A Modest Theory About Oprah's Decline in Viewership
In the past decade or so, Oprah Winfrey went from being a business to a businesswoman, which may have brought her private and privacy, but also cost her the most influential part of her brand.