The story of Tupac Shakur has been told many times since his tragic death at just 25 following a drive-by shooting in 1996. Yet a life so big and complicated is always ripe for further exploration.

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Zach Bryan’s new song, “Bad Business,” has had the MAGA world raging because he takes ICE to task. And now the White House has gotten into the mix. “While Zach Bryan wants to Open the Gates to ...

After Ariana Grande shared a post on her Instagram story criticizing the Trump administration over its immigration policy, anti-transgender agenda and censorship, the White House is hitting back at ...

The cosmic Boston indie rockers Horse Jumper Of Love released their fantastic album Disaster Trick last year. Since then, they’ve collaborated with Winter and covered Jason Molina, and now they’re ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A popular DJ known as a cornerstone of Chicago's house music scene has died. He was also a vocalist and producer. Carroll died of a heart attack on Monday morning. Carroll's fans say ...

Rambling House Music Bar, an Old North Columbus gathering spot that crammed local music, standup comedy, poetry readings, its own line of soda and a loyal following of customers into 1,700 square feet ...

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Patrice Rushen is a true legend, a composer, producer, and performer whose influence spans generations. As music director for the Grammys and NAACP Image Awards for more than a decade, she worked with ...

ARC Music Festival celebrates Chicago as the birthplace of house music, which has evolved into an unstoppable musical and cultural force around the globe. ARC debuted in 2021, and this year’s ...

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) presents several free downtown fests that celebrate distinctly Chicagoan styles of music with long local histories—Blues Fest, Jazz Fest, ...