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- Music, Music Feature Jan 12, 2021
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Insomniac Studios nurtures a music-business community on the far south side
With internships, apprenticeships, mentoring, and workshops, this Black-owned recording studio in Blue Island bypasses white industry gatekeepers.
- Music, Pitchfork Jul 16, 2019
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The Reader’s guide to the 2019 Pitchfork Music Festival
Even on a weekend it shares with the Silver Room Block Party and the debut of ComplexCon Chicago, Pitchfork stands out for its farsighted, eclectic bookings.
- Music, Pitchfork Jul 11, 2019
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The full schedule for the 2019 Pitchfork Music Festival
Every set listed in order, from the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble on Friday afternoon to Robyn on Sunday night
- Music, Pitchfork Mar 6, 2019
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The 2019 Pitchfork Music Festival announces its lineup
Headliners Robyn, Haim, and the Isley Brothers are joined on the bill by the likes of Pusha T, Stereolab, and Mavis Staples.
- Music, In Rotation Oct 2, 2018
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Rae Amitay of Immortal Bird on the resuscitation of a TLC classic
Plus: M.K. of Fin on his favorite addictive vaporwave nonsense, Philip Montoro of the Reader on songs that sound like they’ve been blasted to atoms, and more
- Music, Concert Preview Feb 23, 2018
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Nearly 25 years after their debut, Low are still doing more with less
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 8, 2018
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Sons of the Silent Age honored David Bowie’s life and death by playing his Berlin trilogy
Saturday at Metro, actor Michael Shannon joined Sons of the Silent Age for yet another demonstration of the lasting impact of Bowie's work.
- Music, Music Feature Nov 29, 2017
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Gifts that sing—are you listening?
The year’s best box sets include 11 CDs from David Bowie’s Berlin period, 529 tracks of vintage country from Louisiana Hayride, Roland Kayn’s 14-hour electronic masterwork, and the most complete portrait yet of Hüsker Dü’s early years.
- Music, Pitchfork Jul 12, 2017
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In praise of Pitchfork’s Blue Stage
The festival’s shady corner lets you see the likes of Arca, Dawn Richard, Mitski, Survive, and Pinegrove before they’re too big to get close to.
- Music, In Rotation May 10, 2016
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Laura Callier of Gel Set on her sideways tribute to Prince
Plus: Hideout talent buyer Sullivan Davis on a surprise from a new favorite label, the Reader’s Kevin Warwick on a hardcore band that’s very disappointed in you, and more
- Music, Fall Preview Sep 12, 2013
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Kranky's 20 uncompromising years
Label cofounder Joel Leoschke describes the label's five most tragically overlooked Chicago releases.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 21, 2013
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Recapping the Pitchfork festival's much less rainy second day
The comedy stylings of Pissed Jeans, the apocalyptic ritual of Swans, the bowstring-taut postpunk of Savages, the adorable accents of Belle & Sebastian, and so much more you can barely stand it
- Music, Pitchfork Jul 17, 2013
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Saturday: Previews and live coverage of every band at Pitchfork
Noise-driven hardcore, a young old soul, "one of the ten best American bands of my generation," and "an angel who lived on cigarettes and beer"
- Music, Gossip Wolf Feb 26, 2013
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Gossip Wolf: Sniffing out the Lollapalooza lineup
Plus: The Owl launches a cassette label, and Saki hosts Low and Jeff Tweedy
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 6, 2011
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Fresh Reader performing arts reviews
Shows reviewed this week in the Reader.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 21, 2011
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This Week in Reader Music
Old house, new jams, hot gossip, hotter vinyl, and more
- Music, Soundboard Apr 21, 2011
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The List: April 21-27
Music Critics' Choices and other notable shows
- Music, Gossip Wolf Mar 30, 2011
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Gossip Wolf: The Blackout’s Back
A first look at HoZac’s lineup for the party you won’t remember. Plus: Tyler Jon Tyler on Shameless, David Daniell’s comp for Japan, and more
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 24, 2011
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Millennium Park's Downtown Sound Series Announces Lineup
Millennium Park's Downtown Sound series announces its lineup.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 22, 2010
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Soundings: Films of James Herbert
Chicago Filmmakers screens four short films Friday featuring "beautiful young couples naked, sunlit, and embracing in sumptuous environments" by James Herbert, best known for directing R.E.M. videos.
