Renowned Chicago blues guitarist Buddy Guy made headlines when he declared his retirement from touring two years ago. However, the blues icon has not hung up his guitar just yet. On June 10, 2024, Guy was captured in a portrait at his own club, Buddy Guy’s Legends in Chicago, continuing to bring music to his...
Gracie Abrams, a name familiar to many young women, resonates with the complexities of youth and the unpredictable journey of potential. Her third album, Daughter from Hell, marks another chapter in her career, adding to her appearances on platforms like The Tonight Show and The New York Times’ Popcast. Her expressive face often speaks volumes,...
Barry Walters, writer for Rolling Stone, sheds light on the transformative power of language in his new book, Mighty Real. The book explores the history of LGBTQ music and its impact. Walters points out that when listening to love songs by straight men, he often switches the gender of the nouns to make the lyrics...
Musician Tanner Dane and his childhood friends spent countless hours playing music in his Elgin attic. They started with cover songs and gradually crafted their own sound: a blend of bluesy alternative rock and soul. Eventually, they began self-producing music using GarageBand, distributing CDs with handwritten labels throughout town. Marketing was minimal, but their passion...
On Thursday, July 16, 2026, guitarist Alex Lifeson and bassist Geddy Lee performed at the United Center in Chicago as part of Rush’s concert series. This performance was part of four concerts scheduled through the next Wednesday. The concert venue was filled with fans eager to witness this significant event. Before the second song commenced,...
Cure for Paranoia’s Victory and Performance The hip-hop group Cure for Paranoia from Dallas was declared the winner of this year’s Tiny Desk Contest by NPR judges, who deemed their choice a ‘No Brainer.’ The group excelled among thousands of independent artists hoping to showcase their music on the renowned Tiny Desk concert stage. Wrapping...
As the World Cup final draws near, excitement fills the air around the globe. Host Bobby Carter marks the occasion by highlighting music from countries that have clinched the World Cup in recent years. The celebration features artists across genres. From France, renowned electronic musician Air graces the program with his creative soundscapes. Germany contributes...
Democracy Dies in Darkness Receiving an autograph and hug from a musician during a meet-and-greet leaves a lasting impression. July 16, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. EDT Dear Eric: I’m 70 and very happily married, having been together for 38 years. My spouse and I both have a deep love for music, and lately, we’ve been...
The Luminate 2026 Midyear Report highlights evolving trends in streaming across music, film, and television. Music Streaming Growth Music streaming continues to rise globally and in the U.S. Global on-demand audio streams reached 2.8 trillion in the first half of 2026, compared to 2.5 trillion the previous year and 2.29 trillion in 2024. In the...
Marin Alsop’s influence at Ravinia became tangible in 2022 during her second summer at the festival. As the first woman to lead major orchestras in several regions, Alsop initiated Breaking Barriers, a special festival segment aimed at dismantling gender barriers. The inaugural event highlighted female conductors. Alsop recalls the impact when families engaged with the...