Rock and Pop
Hear what Chicago’s festival planners are listening to—and see our critic’s picks for the best bets at Pitchfork and Lollapalooza.
Contributors: Selena Fragassi
The 15 Best Rock, Pop, and Hip-Hop Shows in Chicago This November
Chance the Rapper, Sleigh Bells, Destroyer, Cymbals Eat Guitars, and Slayer. How could you pass up Slayer?
The 12 Rock, Pop, and Hip-Hop Concerts to See in Chicago This Month
Atoms for Peace, The Weeknd, and eight more shows you shouldn’t miss.
The Five Panels to Attend at the Chicago Music Summit
The city’s first music summit drops the knowledge to aspiring industry newbies.
Go See Bare Mutants at Empty Bottle Tonight
The former Ponys’ frontman Jered Gummere talks candidly about his new project, fatherhood, and why his old band is never getting back together.
The Replacements Aren't Remotely the Only Reason to Attend Riot Fest
Here’s an A to Z guide to the punk-rock extravaganza taking over Humboldt Park this weekend.
The Top Ten New Albums You Should Hear This Fall
The season’s most-anticipated releases include new music from Arcade Fire, M.I.A., The Weeknd, Sebadoh, and more.
Chicago’s Rock and Pop Concert Calendar Looks Amazing This Month
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.
What To See at the WIIL Rock Festival This Weekend
The third annual rock festival in Twin Lakes has plenty of shows—for just $42.
If You Only See One Concert This Week, Go See Hunters
The loud Brooklyn duo will go wild onstage at Subterranean tonight.