Lissie's Hit List

By Selena Fragassi

The Rock Island native won’t be a wallflower when she comes home to play this weekend's fest Read more

Folk-Rock's Troublemaker Lissie Returns Home to Play Lollapalooza

By Selena Fragassi

GROUNDED FOR LIFE: The singer talks about her musical influences, growing up in Rock Island, and more Read more

Chicago Music Insiders on the City's Best Festivals, Bands, and Concerts

By Selena Fragassi

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. Read more

How Empires Survives the Modern Music Marketplace

By Selena Fragassi

FROM ZERO TO HERO: Lessons from Chicago artists in thriving during the digital era Read more

Chicago’s Top Summer Concerts

By Selena Fragassi, Kevin McKeough, And Nora O’Donnell

ANTICIPATION INDEX: Dave Matthews Band Caravan, Iron and Wine, Eighth Blackbird, and more on our Anticipation Index Read more

"22 Years from Home" tells story of one of the Lost Boys of Sudan

By Selena Fragassi

Lost Boy Found: A new documentary follows one young man home Read more

Voice of Change: On Radical Disciple: The Story of Father Michael Pfleger

By Selena Fragassi

A new documentary examines an activist priest and his controversial limelight Read more