Record Plant Smashed Plastic Is Keeping It Local By Emily Dreibelbis Known for pressing vinyl for Chicago artists, the shop’s new partnership with Jeff Tweedy will help keep the records spinning. Read more
Quiz: Can You Speak Midwestern? By Edward Robert McClelland Ope! Youse want to come with and see if you have our regional dialect? Read more
The Devil Wears Prada Needs More Time in the Workroom By Kris Vire The new musical could use a few alterations before it’s fit for Broadway. Read more
Pitchfork Music Festival 2022: Photos of the Artists and the Crowds Photography by Dave Flores The annual Chicago festival in Union Park was a little rainy, but fans made the most of the weekend. Read more
A Stop at the Chicago Hip Hop Heritage Museum By Edward McClelland The city’s contribution to hip hop goes back all the way to Soul Train — hosted by former Chicago cop Don Cornelius. Read more
Angel Olsen Thinks You Should Know Marvin Tate By Julia Binswanger The multidisciplinary artist and educator says he’s ready to be more than Chicago’s ultimate artist’s artist. Read more
The 10 Best 21st Century Chicago Nonfiction Books By Edward McClelland 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. Read more
Every Chicago-Adjacent Artist Playing Pitchfork Fest By Josh Terry Though it’s a down year at Union Park for local acts, there are connections to the city throughout the lineup. Read more
