Chicago’s favorite fight song, “Bear Down,” began as bet among songwriters. It ended up being a city’s rallying cry.

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

Chicago Bears fans are cheering the playoffs by posting social media video reels synced to the song “Percolator,” the house classic track.

TRANSITIONS, a weeklong New Year's series from Auris Presents, brought together Chicago's dance scene with a focus on pacing, ...

Some notable alums include Bon Iver, Father John Misty and Geese. Organizers are ready for the event's biggest venture yet: ...

The free summertime classical series in Millennium Park will celebrate America’s 250th birthday with work from dozens of ...

When Chicago singer-songwriter adan diaz found out he would be performing on the first night of Lollapalooza, he thought it must be a mistake. The 20-year-old musician got the call when he was headed ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Chiu is a freelance music writer based in New York. The rock band Chicago: front (L-R) Lee Loughnane, Robert Lamm, James ...

As it marks its milestone 15th anniversary, Collaborative Arts Institute of Chicago has officially rebranded as Art Song Chicago. The new name reflects the organization’s longstanding mission to ...

Nick Gravenites, a Chicago blues musician who relocated to San Francisco in the 1960s and played an important role in that city’s burgeoning rock scene, died September 18, after many months of failing ...

Judi Mark returns to Chicago with her celebrated tribute to Gwen Verdon in Merely Marvelous: The Songs of Gwen Verdon. The show highlights the Broadway legend known for her iconic roles in Sweet ...