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St. Vincent, shown here during her 2014 Pitchfork appearance, headlines the festival's second night.
Posted inMusic

Pitchfork announces the lineup for its delayed 2021 music festival

by Leor Galil May 17, 2021August 18, 2021

Plenty of COVID-related uncertainty still surrounds the Pitchfork fest, as it does any large-scale event—but we can be reasonably sure about who’s scheduled to play.

Posted inMusic

Hip-hop duo Glitter Moneyyy on a rapper who’s demanding respect, not asking for it

by Karen Hawkins February 12, 2019August 18, 2021

Current musical obsessions of Slumpgang777 rapper Vagabond Maurice, hip-hop duo Glitter Moneyyy, and Reader digital managing editor Karen Hawkins

Posted inBlogs

DJ Duane Powell follows his ‘inner-gy’

by Isa Giallorenzo August 29, 2018August 18, 2021

The 41-year-old’s style combines Afrofuturism, house, and more.

Posted inBlogs

Jurassic Jaws Double Feature, Windy City Ribfest, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Chicago Reader July 1, 2016August 18, 2021

Chicago Fire vs. San Jose Earthquakes, Fourth of July, and more happenings from July 1-4.

Posted inBlogs

Donnie Trumpet and Chance the Rapper’s new album hit the Web last night without any warning

by Leor Galil May 29, 2015August 18, 2021

Surf, the new album from Donnie Trumpet and the Social Experiment (aka Chance the Rapper’s backing band), is for sale on iTunes.

Mgła, With Hearts Toward None
Posted inMusic

In Rotation: Melissa Oglesby of Girls Rock! Chicago on Mikal Cronin’s incredibly dirty hair

by Philip Montoro July 1, 2013August 19, 2021

Current obsessions of Girls Rock! Chicago outreach director Melissa Oglesby and saxophonist Kate Walsh

Posted inBlogs

12 O’Clock Track: Quadron’s artsy, radio-friendly “Hey Love”

by Miles Raymer June 11, 2013August 19, 2021

Charming electro-soul from Denmark

Posted inBlogs

An irresponsible Saturday to close out my SXSW

by Miles Raymer March 17, 2013August 19, 2021

The night that everyone stopped giving a fuck

Posted inBlogs

This week on the B Side

by Miles Raymer April 5, 2012August 19, 2021

The weird world of Lil B, a nice talk between two members of the old D.C. punk royalty, a new girl-group tribute act, and more

Robert Glasper says of his new album, Black Radio: "The vision was just to transport jazz into this present time."
Posted inFilm

Artist on Artist: Robert Glasper talks to Justin Dillard

by Chicago Reader March 7, 2012August 19, 2021

Jazz pianists Robert Glasper and Justin Dillard talk “fire alarm music” and warm, fluffy Steinways

Posted inBlogs

An Unordered List of the Best Things I Saw at Lollapalooza

by Miles Raymer August 9, 2010August 19, 2021

Mohawks, sign language, ravers, and more

Posted inBlogs

Dinner & a Show: Wednesday 6/2

by Whet Moser June 2, 2010August 19, 2021

Recommended events paired with nearby restaurants.

Andre Williams
Posted inMusic

The List: May 27-June 2, 2010

by Brian Costello, Peter Margasak, Monica Kendrick, Miles Raymer and Bill Meyer May 27, 2010August 19, 2021

Critics’ Choices and other notable shows: Erykah Badu, Thee Silver Mt. Zion Orchestra, Andre Williams, the Brian Jonestown Massacre, the Pharez Whitted Sextet, and more

Posted inBlogs

Early Warnings Roundup

by Kevin Warwick April 29, 2010August 19, 2021

Early Warnings this week include Erykah Badu, LCD Soundsytem, Fucked Up, Black Mountain, MC Lyte, and the Green Music Fest.

Posted inBlogs

This Week in the Reader’s Music Section

by Miles Raymer April 8, 2010August 19, 2021

Erykah Badu, Kaki King, the Singleman Affair, Janelle Monae, Belle & Sebastian, the Black Lips, Baaba Maal, and more

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