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This Chicago store is a must if you're on the hunt for rare, vintage guitars

The city's Chicago Music Exchange boasts a massive showroom that looks more like a museum of...

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Here are 5 Chicago soul records you should know

Ayana Contreras, host of WBEZ's Reclaimed Soul, talks about what makes Chicago soul special.

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Chicago rapper Pinqy Ring knows you can't have a music scene without community

The Puerto Rican rapper and educator travels all over the city and the world using hip hop as a...

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Chicago's indie music scene is thriving inside this college student's apartment

DePaul University student Eli Schmitt hosts live performances from local bands as part of his New...

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The Culture Corner: How Curtis Mayfield left an indelible mark on Chicago

Born in Chicago, Mayfield was responsible for so much music over the course of his career, from...

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A 'product child of Chicago,' KAINA is learning to savor the home she's made here

The musician talks about her latest album, It Was A Home, and the creative community she's...

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Legendary audio engineer Steve Albini built his Chicago studio brick by brick

The man behind albums by Nirvana, the Pixies and more opens the doors to Electrical Audio and...

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Pigface to Reznor: Here's what you'll find in Chicago's new industrial rock museum

Industrial music heavyweight Martin Atkins pulled from his personal collection of memorabilia to...

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Demi Lovato unleashes her anger on 'HOLY F***'

Demi Lovato reflects on the limitations of the "hyper-feminine pop star" and embracing a hard...

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Danielle Ponder found her own voice after years of giving a voice to others

For a long time, singing was something Danielle Ponder did on the side, but with the release of...

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Captain Kirk Douglas dives into a 'New Unknown'

Captain Kirk Douglas, the guitarist and vocalist for The Roots, talks about his second solo...

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Alvvays hopes a sip of 'Blue Rev' will transport you to a different time

Alvvays frontwoman Molly Rankin talks about the stolen demos and recording experiments that led...

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Shemekia Copeland wants to sow understanding on 'Done Come Too Far'

Copeland, widely considered one of the greatest blues singers of her generation, talks about the...

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Honey Harper makes country music for everyone

Hear Honey Harper's blend of cosmic country and southern rock in this mini-concert recorded live...

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Here's why Amos Lee crafted a full album tribute to jazz legend Chet Baker

The Philadelphia-based musician performs covers from Baker's classic record, Chet Baker Sings.

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10 albums in, Nickelback is no longer bothered by their haters

Chad Kroeger and Ryan Peake talk about the band's 10th record, Get Rollin', and how the public...

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Big band and Old Hollywood inspired Father John Misty's latest album

Hear Father John Misty perform a mini-concert showcasing music from his latest album, Chloë and...

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Bruce Springsteen channels soul music's icons on 'Only the Strong Survive'

The Boss' 21st studio album is a collection of faithful covers from some of his favorite soul and...

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The Smile is a weirder version of Radiohead, if that's even possible

Radiohead's Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood formed a new band, and they share this exclusive...

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Harlem Gospel Travelers share a message of hope on 'Look Up!'

Guided by their former music teacher turned producer, the gospel group crafted a powerful new album.

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