Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more.

Beethoven once said "music can change the world," and a longtime Chicago music teacher is proof of that, leaving a profound ...

Bree Specific is an influential and vibrant voice in Chicago’s music and entertainment industry. Known for her undeniable position as a tastemaker, she reveals in an exclusive interview with rolling ...

Two blockbuster concert runs bookend a busy fall slate. Beginning Sept. 15, Lady Gaga hosts her Mayhem Ball at the United Center for three evenings on her first trip to the city since summer 2022.

There was a middle-ground era for Chicago, even if it was a bit short-lived. Early on, they were known for elaborate song suites that utilized their horn section to maximum effect. Later, they’d ...

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Is a dancefloor even worthy minus house music? The past half-century has seen legions of hits—from Inner City to Stardust—and nothing keeps people shaking like that inescapable four-on-the-floor blitz ...