Record Plant Smashed Plastic Is Keeping It Local
Known for pressing vinyl for Chicago artists, the shop’s new partnership with Jeff Tweedy will help keep the records spinning.
Custom Placements: Culture Lead
The Devil Wears Prada Needs More Time in the Workroom
The new musical could use a few alterations before it’s fit for Broadway.
Go: August Agenda
Top 10 reasons to fill up your calendar this month
Worth Its Salt
An iconic site in the North Branch corridor becomes a new centerpiece of the city’s live music scene.
Best of Chicago 2022
From finger-licking sandwiches to our latest SNL export, these are the 47 foods, people, experiences, and finds setting a new standard in this city.
Pitchfork Music Festival 2022: Photos of the Artists and the Crowds
The annual Chicago festival in Union Park was a little rainy, but fans made the most of the weekend.
A Stop at the Chicago Hip Hop Heritage Museum
The city’s contribution to hip hop goes back all the way to Soul Train — hosted by former Chicago cop Don Cornelius.
Angel Olsen Thinks You Should Know Marvin Tate
The multidisciplinary artist and educator says he’s ready to be more than Chicago’s ultimate artist’s artist.
The 10 Best 21st Century Chicago Nonfiction Books
The 10 best titles include a future president’s memoir, an account of the 1893 Columbian Exposition, and a WBEZ reporter’s look at South Side segregation.
Every Chicago-Adjacent Artist Playing Pitchfork Fest
Though it’s a down year at Union Park for local acts, there are connections to the city throughout the lineup.