Styx and Chicago Thrill Acrisure Amphitheater Crowd With Windy City Rock Classics in Grand Rapids Debut
Two veteran Chicago-area bands delivered a nostalgia-heavy set at the new Grand Rapids venue, giving fans a loud first taste of the amphitheater.
Smashing Pumpkins Reunite With Melissa Auf Der Maur and Tap Barry Williams for a Playful Chicago Pre-Lollapalooza Set
Billy Corgan and company mixed deep cuts, a Brady Bunch cameo and a rare reunion ahead of their Lollapalooza return.
Bobby Bones Gets Surprise Apology After Defending Stella Lefty From Instagram Critic on the Bobbycast
A tense comment thread turned into an on-air lesson about accountability after the critic called to say sorry.
Yard Act’s ‘You’re Gonna Need a Little Music’ Tightens the Band’s Genre Mix and Turns Their Leeds Studio Era Into a Bigger Statement
The Leeds quartet surprise fans with a full-album rollout that underlines a sharper, more confident sound on their third record.
Glen Hansard, Irish Singer With Deep Chicago Ties, Dies at 56 After Dublin Motorcycle Crash
The Oscar-winning songwriter performed often in Chicago, lived in North Center and worked closely with local musicians and venues.
Lollapalooza 2026 Brings Four Days of Livestreams to Hulu and Disney+ With Major Headliners Fans Can Catch From Home
The Chicago festival expands its streaming reach this year, adding Disney+ alongside Hulu and offering two live channels.
Playboi Carti Brings Out Travis Scott for a Rare Chicago ‘FE!N’ Moment as the Stadium Tour Keeps Heating Up
The surprise cameo at Soldier Field turned Carti’s opening set into a fan event, with live versions of ‘FE!N,’ ‘CRUSH’ and ‘goosebumps.’
Charli Xcx’s ‘Music. Fashion. Film.’ Eyes a Strong First Week as Fans Wait for a Breakout Single to Catch On
The pop star’s latest album is tracking near her ‘Brat’ launch numbers, but no track has yet broken through on streaming or radio.
Tom Morello Sets September Solo Album Everyone Gets Everything They Want With New Single Date Night and Guest Spots From Serj Tankian
The Rage Against the Machine guitarist’s latest record arrives Sept. 25 via Mom + Pop, with vinyl variants and a politically charged new track.
Ariana Grande, Stray Kids, KATSEYE and More Headline a Packed 2026 Album Calendar Fans Will Keep Updating All Year
A running release list shows major pop, country, rock and K-pop albums scheduled across the rest of 2026.
