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.
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Hip-hop duo Glitter Moneyyy on a rapper who’s demanding respect, not asking for it
Current musical obsessions of Slumpgang777 rapper Vagabond Maurice, hip-hop duo Glitter Moneyyy, and Reader digital managing editor Karen Hawkins
DJ Duane Powell follows his ‘inner-gy’
The 41-year-old’s style combines Afrofuturism, house, and more.
Jurassic Jaws Double Feature, Windy City Ribfest, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend
Chicago Fire vs. San Jose Earthquakes, Fourth of July, and more happenings from July 1-4.
Donnie Trumpet and Chance the Rapper’s new album hit the Web last night without any warning
Surf, the new album from Donnie Trumpet and the Social Experiment (aka Chance the Rapper’s backing band), is for sale on iTunes.
In Rotation: Melissa Oglesby of Girls Rock! Chicago on Mikal Cronin’s incredibly dirty hair
Current obsessions of Girls Rock! Chicago outreach director Melissa Oglesby and saxophonist Kate Walsh
12 O’Clock Track: Quadron’s artsy, radio-friendly “Hey Love”
Charming electro-soul from Denmark
An irresponsible Saturday to close out my SXSW
The night that everyone stopped giving a fuck
This week on the B Side
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
Artist on Artist: Robert Glasper talks to Justin Dillard
Jazz pianists Robert Glasper and Justin Dillard talk “fire alarm music” and warm, fluffy Steinways
An Unordered List of the Best Things I Saw at Lollapalooza
Mohawks, sign language, ravers, and more
The List: May 27-June 2, 2010
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
Early Warnings Roundup
Early Warnings this week include Erykah Badu, LCD Soundsytem, Fucked Up, Black Mountain, MC Lyte, and the Green Music Fest.
This Week in the Reader’s Music Section
Erykah Badu, Kaki King, the Singleman Affair, Janelle Monae, Belle & Sebastian, the Black Lips, Baaba Maal, and more