The Perfect Christmas Party Soundtrack: Be Original, but Wait to Be Weird Interview by Calley Nelson A radio pro shares his tips for a holiday tune-up. Read more
How Mike Reed Turned His Encounter with Neo-Nazis into Flesh and Bone By Matt Pollock The jazz drummer's composition culled from a near-death experience in the Czech Republic premieres tonight at the Art Institute. Read more
Which “Messiah” Is Right for You? By Doyle Armbrust Follow the flow chart to find the ideal performance of Handel’s masterpiece. Read more
Behind the Scenes at Chance the Rapper's Cover Shoot By Tomi Obaro The Chicagoan of the Year brought his White Sox pride to the shoot. Read more
Chance the Rapper Is a Chicagoan of the Year By Tomi Obaro As the South Side native blows up on the national music scene, he’s committing himself to making a difference at home. Read more
Can Indie FM Radio Attract Local Fans? By Matt Pollock With loosened FCC regulations on the FM dial, indie-minded crate diggers are reclaiming the city's airwaves. Read more
R. Kelly, Jennifer Hudson, and Nick Cannon Will Appear on the Chi-Raq Soundtrack By Matt Pollock As will Mali Music, Jhene Aiko, Sam Dew, and more. Read more
Three Local Artists Respond to the Black Lives Matter Movement By Tomi Obaro Musician David Boykin, poet Phillip B. Williams, and artist Pauline Kochanski add their voices to the national conversation this fall. Read more
Nine Acts Worth Seeing at the Newly Expanded Freaky Deaky festival By Dana Getz Vic Mensa, 2 Chainz, and Mac Miller take the stage this year. Read more
The Best Jazz in November By Doyle Armbrust and Matt Pollock The best things to do in Chicago this month, selected by our culture critics Read more
