Chicago native Paul Natkin is a prolific concert and portrait photographer who’s shot more than 4,300 musicians and celebrities since he started his career in 1975. He’s also worked as road manager for the likes of Brian Wilson and Alice Peacock and tour photographer for the Rolling Stones. His images have appeared in so many […]
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Pitchfork Fest on Saturday was mostly a joy to behold
On Pitchfork’s second day, RP Boo and Jlin inspired fancy footwork, while Sufjan Stevens and Brian Wilson served up different doses of sadness.
Pitchfork Music Festival 2016 preview
Reader writers round up the locals on Pitchfork’s bill, guide fans of hip-hop and R&B into the rest of the roster, discuss the gender balance of the fest’s bookings, and much more.
Brian Wilson, Pet Sounds, and the categorical denial of the sensitive black genius
Brian Wilson owes his pop preeminence in part to racial coding that says a sensitive genius can’t be black.
Here’s the lineup for this year’s Pitchfork Music Festival—and some insights from Reader critics in the know
The lineup for the three-day festival is out now; here’s info and commentary from Reader critics to get you up for it.
Will the real Brian Wilson please stand up, plus the rest of this week’s new reviews and notable screenings
New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue
Love & Mercy is twice the Brian Wilson, but not the whole story
Is it possible for any movie to get the Beach Boy’s story right?
Cameron Crowe goes Hawaiian, plus the rest of this week’s new reviews and notable screenings
New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue
The Wrecking Crew reveals the faces behind the hits
A long-gestating documentary looks at the session players who created the west-coast sound.
Show us your . . . walls of autographs
After Chicago Theatre shows end, the performers’ John Hancocks remain backstage.
Artist on Artist: Handsome Dick Manitoba of the Dictators NYC talks to Little Richie Speck of Tutu & the Pirates
Handsome Dick Manitoba of the Dictators NYC talks to Little Richie Speck of Tutu & the Pirates.
Video Drone: Beatles Stories
An anecdotal new documentary lets you meet the Beatles, over and over again
In Rotation: Dusty Groove owner Rick Wojcik on early Rod Stewart
Dusty Groove owner Rick Wojcik on early Rod Stewart
Now Playing: Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin’ About Him)?
Lincoln Hall presents the Chicago premiere of a new documentary on singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson.