Follow Friday: The Homoticons, 7/2/10
This transsexual trio takes its cue from high-end lingerie – with silky results.

Follow Friday: Love Raid, 6/11/10
The pop trio combines years of experience into an irresistible sound.

Chicago Blues Festival Picks, 6/7/10
The 2010 edition of the world's largest free blues festival keeps things close to home.

Follow Friday: Roommate, 5/28/10
You won't find experimental pop this good on Craigslist.

Chicago Festival Guide 2010, 3/30/10
Fill your calendar with these 50 can't-miss Chicago festivals during the summer and beyond.

Follow Friday: Jeff Wichmann, 2/26/10
The trumpet and koto player discusses his first funeral gig and the benefits of sensory deprivation.

How To Help Haiti In Chicago, 1/25/10
Local businesses make it easy to donate to Haiti earthquake victims.

Out of This World, 9/11/09
The 2009 Chicago World Music Festival has nearly every country covered - here's what's worth the trip.

Lollapalooza Parties, 7/31/09
Official, unofficial...if it's Lolla-related, you'll find it in this list.

Live Music for Less Than $5, 7/17/09
Lolla and Ravinia too pricy for you? Here are some budget-minded concert alternatives.

Pitchfork's Grid Wars 2009, 7/13/09
Got schedule anxiety? Leave the decision-making up to us.

Eat to the Beat, 6/19/09
Taste of Chicago 2009 offers plenty of opportunities for creating that perfect pairing of food and music.

You've Got the Blues, 6/3/09
Everything you need to know about the 2009 Chicago Blues Festival.

Gettin' Jazzy With It, 4/12/09
We pick the best Chicago jazz clubs for every occasion.

Best Beats 3/23/09, 3/24/09
Gui Borrato might just make you rethink the future of techno.

JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound, 3/16/09
Chicago's newest soul revivalists talk sailor suits, jet packs and Wu-Tang lovin' sexagenarians.

South By Chicago, 3/10/09
These Chicago bands hope to make a big impression at SXSW 2009, even if they have to use PB&J.

Now Playing: Soup and Bread, 2/3/09
Swing by the Hideout for free soup on Wednesday nights.

Best Beats 1/19/09, 1/19/09
The Hideout hosts a night of soul, early and late.

Best Beats 1/12/09, 1/12/09
Get free beats and $5 pizzas at Crocodile on Saturday night.

Best Beats: 12/28/08, 12/28/08
Just because it's New Year's Eve, it doesn't mean you have to drop a lot of dough.

Best Beats: 12/15/08, 12/15/08
Zentra's under HouseArrest on Friday...this is a good thing if you like to dance.

Rock Around the Block, 9/15/08
We've got everything you need to know about this weekend's Hideout Block Party, arranged alphabetically for your convenience.

Easy as ABC, 7/18/08
If you're heading to Pitchfork this weekend, bone up with our alphabetical primer on industry talking points, buzz bands and festival stats.

Purveyors of Cool, 7/14/08
Pitchfork isn't just about the music onstage; there are posters, records and crafts, too.

Pitchfork's Grid Wars, 7/10/08
Got schedule anxiety? Leave the decision-making up to us.

East of Edens Soul Express, 7/1/08
Two record lovers orchestrate the grittiest dance night this side of the cotton curtain.

Ear to the Underground, 6/13/08
Think you've been to every music venue in the city? You may have missed these under-the-radar locales.

NOMO, 6/10/08
The Midwest collective expands its stylistic fusion on Ghost Rock.

Hitting the Head, 3/24/08
These well-appointed bathrooms are worth a look, even if you don't have to go.

Aleks and The Drummer, 2/13/08
The drums-and-organ duo breaks all the rules, except when it comes to parking.

Benjamin Newby, 12/11/07
The Underground's British bartender brings innovative cocktails and cutting-edge DJs to Underground.

A Whole New Bar Game, 11/20/07
Put down the darts and pick up a more creative way to play.

Boogie Bars, 8/13/07
Skip the club and opt for these bars, where you can get down and get drunk without dealing with a dress code or cover charge.

Fred Sasaki and Sarah Dodson, 7/16/07
This duo brings together Chicago's lit lovers at Printer's Ball.

Jill Summers, 1/8/07
Move over David Sedaris; here's Chicago's new inventive storyteller.

Joe Shanahan, 12/11/06
The Metro owner comes clean about his labor of love.

Fruit Bats, 12/4/06
The grass is always greener for this ever-changing band.

Tim Tuten, 11/27/06
The Hideout co-owner looks forward while keeping one foot in the past.

Thax Douglas, 8/22/06
The days of looking over his shoulder at New York are gone...and so is he.

8 Bold Souls, 7/24/06
The bigger they come, the harder it is to coordinate schedules.

Steve Dawson, 7/3/06
The country crooner sings from the soul.

Jay Ryan, 6/5/06
Talking shop with Chicago's gig-poster master.

Eleventh Dream Day, 5/11/06
Zeroes and Ones add up to rock.

Bar-side Book Readings, 5/1/06
Low-cost lit you can wash down with a beer: A win-win for all.

Shelley Short, 4/17/06
Haunting, listless country-folk. Just please don't tell her we called it that.

The 1900s, 4/5/06
Rock you like Belle & Sebastian...or like a Murph.

Joseph Costa, 3/5/06
Talking cities with L'altra's Joseph Costa.

Cameron McGill, 1/16/06
This folksy weeping willow's got whip.

Devin Davis, 7/29/05
Beckoning the lonely people.

The Zincs, 7/4/05
Hooky mope-pop from a limey named Jim.

Devil in a Woodpile, 7/4/05
A deal with the Devil will get you free blues.

The Dollar Store, 3/3/05
All the laughs you can stomach…for a buck.

Cut-Rate Canoodling, 2/21/05
A crash course in blissing out on a limited budget.