Chicago concertgoers love a good show, but they also love a good music store. The big picture: Fret12, located inside the ...

A growing group of independent musicians in Chicago is removing their music from Spotify—following other artists who have pulled out. The open letter cites grave concerns about data privacy and the ...

New data confirms live entertainment as a major driver of jobs, tourism, and public revenue in Cook County These ...

Dozens of Chicago-based musicians are pulling their music from the streaming platform Spotify over concerns about data privacy and AI, hoping their move will spark larger conversations about the ...

A group of Black classically trained musicians called D-Composed have made it their mission to celebrate the work of Black composers from the past, present and future.

A jazz program on Chicago's Northwest Side pairs young musicians with renowned artists to hone their musical abilities while gaining exposure in the industry. La Cantera's ensemble of Chicago ...

A new music festival is coming to Chicago this May with a lineup that spans both iconic artists from the early 2000s like Juvenile, Shaggy and Monica, and popular House and R&B DJs including ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Musicians are among the thousands who have lost their jobs because of the COVID-19 pandemic, including those who play music at nearly every venue in the Chicago-area. "I think we're ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago music world is mourning the loss of folk music legend John Prine, who died from complications of coronavirus. The singer-songwriter played his music around the world, and ...