Rock and Pop

By Selena Fragassi

Hear what Chicago's festival planners are listening to—and see our critic's picks for the best bets at Pitchfork and Lollapalooza. Read more

The 15 Best Rock, Pop, and Hip-Hop Shows in Chicago This November

By Selena Fragassi

Chance the Rapper, Sleigh Bells, Destroyer, Cymbals Eat Guitars, and Slayer. How could you pass up Slayer? Read more

The 12 Rock, Pop, and Hip-Hop Concerts to See in Chicago This Month

By Selena Fragassi

Atoms for Peace, The Weeknd, and eight more shows you shouldn’t miss. Read more

The Five Panels to Attend at the Chicago Music Summit

By Selena Fragassi

The city's first music summit drops the knowledge to aspiring industry newbies. Read more

Go See Bare Mutants at Empty Bottle Tonight

By Selena Fragassi

The former Ponys' frontman Jered Gummere talks candidly about his new project, fatherhood, and why his old band is never getting back together. Read more

The Replacements Aren't Remotely the Only Reason to Attend Riot Fest

By Selena Fragassi

Here's an A to Z guide to the punk-rock extravaganza taking over Humboldt Park this weekend. Read more

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

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

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

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