50 Chicago Artists Who Changed Popular Music — Soul And R&B
In his latest tutorial on Chicago’s music history, Jim DeRogatis explores the enduring contributions of Chicago’s soul and R&B music.
50 Chicago Artists Who Changed Popular Music — Rock In The ’60s And ’70s
In his latest tutorial on Chicago’s music history, Jim DeRogatis describes a dark time in Chicago music.
50 Chicago Artists Who Changed Popular Music — Gospel
In his latest tutorial on Chicago’s music history, Jim DeRogatis explains Chicago’s strong ties to gospel music.
50 Chicago Artists Who Changed Popular Music — Chess Records
In his latest tutorial on Chicago’s music history, Jim DeRogatis explains how a local record label helped launch early rock ‘n’ roll.
Chicago Music History 101: The Blues
The argument can be made that all modern popular music started here on Maxwell Street.
SXSW 2017: It’s All About Convergence… Oh, And Some Genuine Musical Revelations
Music critic Jim DeRogatis says this year’s SXSW was the “first when music almost seemed like an afterthought for the organizers.“
The Feelies’ ‘In Between’ Is An Irresistible Place to Be
The Feelies have not significantly altered their formula over four decades, but it’s the rare case where that doesn’t matter a whit.
Lo-Fi Legend R. Stevie Moore Collaborates With Jason Falkner For An Outsider Pop Gem
For this fan, Make It Be is his best collection since Everything You Wanted to Know About R. Stevie Moore But Were Afraid to Ask in 1984.
A Cinematic Journey Down The Rabbit Hole Of Americana From Curse Of Lono
A stumble through hell and high water was never so alluring.