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

Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...

DEXLVL (Dex-Level) has been quietly shaping the sound of modern music from his base in Chicago, blending hip-hop, R&B, jazz, pop, and gospel with a foundation rooted in live instrumentation. The ...

With all the tragedies and the triumphs that have occurred over the past decade for Chicago rapper Saba, he holds firm to the belief that “time is the greatest storyteller.” “This year is really a ...

The Summer Smash, the world’s largest independent hip-hop festival, returns to Chicagoland’s SeatGeek Stadium from June 12–14, 2026, with headliners Lil Uzi Vert, Playboi Carti, Skrillex, Chief Keef, ...

Last month, underground Chicago hip-hop crew Tomorrow Kings dropped their first album in 12 years, Salt, via Swiss label Buenaventura. They clearly took their time with it, and not just because ...

Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist Chance the Rapper has released the self-directed music video for “Ride (Remix),” featuring Chicago legends Do or Die and Twista. The remix, from his critically ...

Chicago’s hip-hop story stretches from Bronx-inspired community parties to the global rise of drill music, blending cultural pride with raw street narratives. Women like Amina Norman-Hawkins have ...

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