Fiona Apple, Azealia Banks, and who else to look for at the fest. Plus: Emo stars come out for the Promise Ring, and Panoramic & True prep their next orch-pop opus
Springsteen seems to have taken a shine to the local antifolker. Plus: Former IDM artists String Theory return as glitch-pop duo Thirds, local house label Stripped & Chewed kick-starts its first vinyl comp, and more
"Beloved local punks Raw Nerve check out. Plus: Members of Vee Dee, Chisel, and Plastic Crimewave Sound team up, WBEZ launches an in-studio music series Nick Hornby would love, and more "
Lindsay Powell of Fielded and Rand Sevilla of Sich Mang join the exodus to LA. Plus: Eternals front man Damon Locks launches an interstellar tribute to Sun Ra
Germans looking for Lana accidentally help the Chicago band chart overseas. Plus: Danny Black gets his juices flowing again with Precious Blood, and Hidden Hospitals release a debut EP
Cloud Nothings and Willis Earl Beal for sure—maybe Bon Iver, Chavez, or Frank Ocean? Plus: A fund-raiser for stricken DJ Jonathan Toubin and a delicious new album from Bobby Conn
Onetime Bird Names drummer Nora Brank and her boyfriend pull a Sonny & Cher. Plus: Superchrist gets ready to drop a Holy Shit, and Beauty Bar celebrates R. Kelly
The midwest indie institution shutters its store and distro. Plus: Logan Square punk dive Pancho's gets a brunchy makeover, the Hood Internet drop a remix album, and more
Moritat steal a move from hip-hop. Plus: Herculaneum drummer Dylan Ryan has more on his plate than the group’s new album, and local funk bands get down with Occupy Chicago