CHICAGO – The infamous Fyre Festival brand — once billed as the pinnacle of luxury music experiences — has just sold for $245,300 on eBay. The transaction has stunned industry watchers, given that the amount is less than some of the festival’s most extravagant ticket packages ever offered. The buyer’s identity remains unknown, but the…
CHICAGO — As concert ticket prices continue to skyrocket, many fans are left wondering if there’s any strategy to scoring affordable seats. According to a new analysis by FinanceBuzz, there absolutely is — and it all comes down to timing. The study, which examined thousands of ticket purchases from StubHub and other resale platforms, revealed…
CHICAGO — With 2025 shaping up to be one of the busiest years in live music — from Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour to Lady Gaga’s extravagant Mayhem Tour — fans are searching high and low for ways to score concert tickets without breaking the bank. Thankfully, there’s a whole market of resale and third-party platforms…
TACOMA, WASHINGTON — Heavy metal icons Pantera have postponed their Saratoga Springs concert and canceled several other 2025 tour dates following the death of music legend Ozzy Osbourne. The band announced the changes Friday, calling Osbourne’s passing a “profound loss” and taking time to grieve the man they considered both a mentor and family. Pantera…
CHICAGO – Rock legends don’t just leave behind timeless tracks — they also leave behind instruments that command millions at auction. From Fender Stratocasters played by Jimi Hendrix and David Gilmour to the acoustic guitar that accompanied Kurt Cobain on MTV Unplugged, these pieces of music history have become some of the most valuable collectibles…
CHICAGO — Handwritten song lyrics are more than memorabilia — they’re windows into music history, creativity, and legacy. Over the years, some of the most iconic lyrics have gone under the hammer, fetching staggering sums as collectors and museums scramble to preserve musical heritage. From Bob Dylan’s poetic scrawls to Paul McCartney’s last-minute studio notes,…
CHICAGO — Chicago’s music lovers are celebrating after the city was named one of the top three music destinations in the world, beating out industry giants like New York City, Nashville, and Los Angeles in a new ranking by TimeOut. In a surprise twist, Chicago claimed the #3 spot globally, trailing only London and Berlin…
CHICAGO – What began as a hand-drawn comic in an alternative weekly has now become a beloved Chicago institution. The Secret History of Chicago Music, created by musician and artist Steve Krakow, is celebrating 20 years of telling the stories of Chicago’s forgotten and overlooked musical talents. Published for two decades in the Chicago Reader,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A historic Stradivarius viola recently stunned the music world with a jaw-dropping $30 million valuation, officially making it the most expensive musical instrument in existence. The 335-year-old Tuscan-Medici viola, crafted in 1690 by the legendary luthier Antonio Stradivari, was formally gifted to the Library of Congress, cementing its legacy as a national…
CHICAGO – Music videos have always been an art form — but some of them also happen to be bank-breaking cinematic spectacles. Whether built on sci-fi dreams, CGI-heavy visuals, or Grammy-night logistics, these iconic productions turned music promotion into million-dollar experiences. As of 2025, the most expensive music video ever made remains “Scream” by Michael…