Chicago Record Report covers new local music that's caught the Reader's ear—including by Mac Blackout, Chicago Edge Ensemble, and Moyana.

There, a nine-piece ensemble captivated attendees with the infectious groove of Brazilian funk and jazz.  The show Brazilian Funk Night combines “all of this Brazilian music with a funk groove and a ...

Today, the legendary Stereophonics announce details of their thirteenth studio album ‘Make ‘em Laugh, Make ‘em Cry, Make ‘em Wait’.

Mike Reed says he felt increased pressure from Condé Nast, the festival’s new owners, to chase after commercial pop acts such as Justin Bieber or Demi Lovato, signaling to him they were unaware of the ...