Mavis Staples provides solace for our “Sad and Beautiful World” in new album

The latest solo album from the 86-year-old legend is collection of 10 songs that pulls from 70 years of a great musical ...

Chicago band Whitney did some soul searching while making ‘Small Talk.’ Now they have a clear vision of what kind of band they want to be

After a decade as a band, their latest album, “Small Talk,” sounds like a new peak for the soulful folk-rockers. “Dandelions, ...
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Only 1 Target store in the Chicago area will open for Taylor Swift's album release

Swifties looking to score Taylor Swift's new album the moment it comes out will have only one option in the Chicago area. Hundreds of Target stores around the U.S. will open late with special offers ...
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Hannah Frances returns to celebrate a new album with an eight-piece Chicago band

Singer, guitarist, and composer Hannah Frances recorded her breakout 2024 album, Keeper of the Shepherd, in Vermont, and now lives there full-time. But she still has one foot planted here. “I come to ...

Post-rock band Tortoise discuss 'Touch,' their first album in almost a decade

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with musicians Jeff Parker and John McEntire of the post-rock band Tortoise about "Touch," the group's first studio album in almost a decade.

Chicago’s Ratboys Give a Goldfish a Big Day Out in New ‘Anywhere’ Video

Chicago indie rock favorites Ratboys are back with a new song, 'Anywhere,' which will appear on 'Singin' to an Empty Chair,' out in early 2026.