Firebird’s latest:

November 1st, 2024.

sweet93 at Lincoln Hall.

Photos of sweet93 supporting Porches at Lincoln Hall on October 22nd, 2024.

by Taylor Pate.

October 30th, 2024.

Bright Future: how does Adrianne Lenker rewrite her past?

The prolific folk artist’s latest album is a rich revisiting of memory in all its forms, for both her and her fanbase.

by Léa Sainz-Gootenberg.

October 22nd, 2024.

A look into the emotional, fluid, and abstract world of Dora Jar.

Dora Jar opens up about her creative process, describing how intuition, vivid imagery, and fluid emotions shape her music.

by Claire Factor.

October 18th, 2024.

The Contradictions of Little Simz.

At the Riviera Theater, Little Simz blended fierce confidence with striking vulnerability, embodying the contradictions that fuel her artistry.

by Jordyn Flaherty.

October 16th, 2024.

They Might Be Giants at the Vic Theatre.

Photos of They Might Be Giants at the Vic Theatre on June 18th, 2024.

by Alex Malm.

October 14th, 2024.

Is The Greeting Committee it?

The Greeting Committee brings passion and unfiltered joy to The Bottom Lounge in Chicago.

by Alyssa Manthi.

October 11th, 2024.

Anderson .Paak and The Free Nationals at Huntington Bank Pavilion.

“We're gonna play this whole album, top to bottom, and then some.”

by Kristen Wallace.

October 9th, 2024.

A conversation with Tyler Costolo from Ghost Fan Club.

Tyler Costolo from Ghost Fan Club on biking, TikTok, aquariums, and his new EP.

by Evgenia Anastasakos.

October 7th, 2024.

Jazmin Bean at House of Blues.

Photos of Jazmin Bean at House of Blues on September 27th, 2024.

by Taylor Pate.

October 4th, 2024.

Riot Fest 2024: a weekend of punks, mud, and music.

Chicago’s iconic music festival returns to Douglass park for a nostalgic weekend.

by Anya Krishnan.

September 27th, 2024.

What do you know about UK Garage?

Celebrating the history of some of the UK’s most underrated but pivotal genres.

by Myles Xavier.

September 24th, 2024.

A conversation with UK-based indie pop artist Max Blansjaar.

Max Blansjaar on touring, classical piano, and his new album False Comforts.

by Evgenia Anastasakos.

September 22nd, 2024.

Six songs that I will always stop everything for.

More than just beautiful arpeggios and sharp lyrics, these songs capture legendary performances, deeply resonant emotions, or defining moments in my life. For me, these six songs don’t just deserve a listen—they demand it.

by Jake Harvey.

September 14th, 2024.

Superheroes, self-consciousness, and the Steve Miller Band: an interview with Ben Parker from My Best Unbeaten Brother.

Ben Parker, guitarist and vocalist for the UK-based rock trio, on the band’s new “mini-album,” Pessimistic Pizza.

by Evgenia Anastasakos.

September 9th, 2024.

Yves Tumor at Outset.

Photos of Yves Tumor at Outset on September 8th, 2024.

by Taylor Pate.

August 9th, 2024.

Letting the Flowers Grow: an interview with comets near me.

The San Jose indie folk duo on songwriting, childhood, and building community through music.

by Evgenia Anastasakos.

August 7th, 2024.

Pitchfork Music Festival 2024: Day Three.

Photo coverage of Pitchfork Music Festival 2024 on Sunday, July 21st; featuring Akenya, Joanna Sternberg, Maxo, Nala Sinephro, Model/Actriz, Mannequin Pussy, Jessica Pratt, Crumb, Les Savy Fav, Grandmaster Flash, MUNA, & Brittany Howard.

by Taylor Pate.

August 5th, 2024.

Pitchfork Music Festival 2024: Day Two.

Photo coverage of Pitchfork Music Festival 2024 on Saturday, July 20th; featuring Lifeguard, L’Rain, Kara Jackson, Hotline TNT, feeble little horse, Sweeping Promises, Water From Your Eyes, Wednesday, Bratmobile, Unwound, De La Soul, Jessie Ware, Carly Rae Jepsen, & Jamie xx.

by Taylor Pate.

August 3rd, 2024.

Pitchfork Music Festival 2024: Day One.

Photo coverage of Pitchfork Music Festival 2024 on Friday, July 19th; featuring ML Buch, Tkay Maidza, Doss, Yaeji, 100 gecs, Jeff Rosenstock, Jai Paul, & Black Pumas.

by Taylor Pate.

July 19th, 2024.

Who to see at Pitchfork Music Festival 2024.

Check out our most anticipated sets on each day of the festival.

by Sha Frasier & Taylor Pate.