The hometown heroes brought a set that was at times ironic, at times earnest, but wholly optimistic.
Articles by Heather Kaplan
Also featuring Nick Lowe, Glassjaw, Against Me!, Hot Water Music, and Bloc Party.
Bikini Kill, Ween, and Patti Smith also captivated Chicago audiences this weekend.
Plus, King Princess, Meek Mill, Slash, J Balvin, 21 Savage, and many more.
Perry Farrell’s alternative summer escape has never felt more trendy.
The legendary rockers eventually tumbled into satisfaction.
Ezra Koenig returned to the Windy City for an unlikely wintry summer night.
Featuring Paul Rudd, Alicia Silverstone, Ralph Macchio, Darryl DMC McDaniels, Martin Starr, and many more.
Plus, What We Do in the Shadows, Kumail Nanjiani, Charlize Theron, and Elizabeth Banks.
Version 2.0 sounds better than ever two decades later.
Damon Albarn’s bratty animated trip-hop troupe delivers hits, deep cuts, and surprises.
The 14th year of the Chicago institution scrapped its way to another solid installment.