Draped festival banners, archival merch and memories of past summers defined Pitchfork Festival’s 15th year anniversary kickoff. The festival hosted two free kickoff concerts after the festival lineup...

Mayta Liu Lerttamrab approached piano in a way unlike many other professional musicians. Born and raised in Bangkok, Matya grew up in a house where music did not play a dominant role. It wasn’t until...

And just like that, another astrological season is upon us. In keeping with commemorating each season of the zodiac with its own playlist, this week honors all you Pisces. Pisces are by nature sensitive,...

Women’s History Month is upon us, a time to acknowledge the lives and struggles of women, as well as all they have contributed to the world at large. Women have contributed some of the most important,...

With my birthday this weekend, I have been blasting certain songs that get me in the mood to hang out with my friends and enjoy my 24th birthday! There are a mix of songs that have been filling me ears...

It’s that time of the year again – Lollapalooza lineup speculation season. Convenient gaps in touring schedules, new releases and other festival lineups serve as the basis for the majority of fan predictions....

The Tuesday-night Thalia Hall crowd came together in harmony as Tom Higgenson of Plain White T’s-fame led them through the final bar of “Hey There Delilah.” The roaring enthusiasm replaced the disappointed...

Standing tall in the afternoon sun, the Chicago Fine Arts Building reflected the hustle and bustle of Michigan Ave. in its windows. Inside, on the 9th floor of the performance hall, is the Fulcrum Point...

Although entirely too short, Black History Month is a wonderful reminder of all of the ways in which the black community has contributed to the world at large. In the 21st century, black culture is popular...

Sometimes there just aren’t enough ways to say, “I love you.” Whether it be to your significant other, your best friend or even your dog, music always seems to be the way to go when we’re at a...

In the fourth grade, after a next-door neighbor showed Brandi Berry Benson the violin, she realized her natural musical abilities. Since then, Benson’s passion for classical music has shaped her life. Growing...

Road trips are often a coin toss. Depending on where you're going, who you’re with and how you prepare to entertain yourself, they can be either a recipe for disaster or success. Seeing as much of my...