Reality TV: A shortcut to the American Dream?

Oct. 30, 2012
After a few failed attempts at talented-based reality TV success, Jesse Campbell stepped into the spotlight on NBC's The Voice. But is reality TV a reliable road out of the recession?

Hits from the music world in 2011

Dec. 21, 2011
With hundreds, if not thousands of records released each year, finding fresh tunes can be a tough task.

15 years of music and block parties at The Hideout

Sep. 22, 2011
The Hideout may hide in the midst of an industrial park, but it's teeming with Chicago music history. On Saturday, Sept. 24, the music venue and bar celebrates its 15th anniversary under its current owners. Once again they’ll be holding their popular Block Party.

Lollapalooza: Day three

Aug. 8, 2011
As Lolla 2011 wrapped up its final sold-out day in Grant Park, the festival seemed even more crowded. Perhaps many of the gate crashers ­who reportedly formed flash mobs to await opportunities to jump fences (as this YouTube video revealed) ­made it through and remained.

Lollapalooza: Day two

Aug. 7, 2011
It was a much muddier scene at Lollapalooza 2011’s second day in Grant Park. It felt more crowded, with some serious audience bottlenecks on the South side of Grant Park during the latter half of the day.

Lollapalooza: Day one

Aug. 6, 2011
Celebrating its 20th anniversary (give or take the years in between when the once traveling fest ceased existence), Lollapalooza returned to Grant Park for its seventh year in Chicago. It marked its largest attendance, with 270,000 fans expected over the weekend.

Music brings business and money to Chicago

Aug. 3, 2011
In recent years, Chicago became home to some high-profile music festivals. One obvious benefit for music lovers is exposure to a wide variety of bands in the space of a few days.

Chicago boutique agencies help craft a stellar line-up for Pitchfork

Jul. 12, 2011
Album sales are down, and parts of the touring industry have slumped but there’s a segment of the live music world that’s thriving. Music festival culture is growing in the states, with early sellouts at Bonnaroo and Coachella. Pitchfork Music Festival sold out of its three-day passes in a week.

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