Mr. Greenweedz, 9/28/10
Longtime emcee talks about his experiences and gives his take on the Chicago hip-hop scene.

Where to Celebrate the Blackhawks, 6/10/10
Toast Chicago's hockey team at one of these bars.

NYE Picks: Concerts, 12/11/09
Want to see music on New Year's Eve? These concerts should have you grooving into 2010.

J-Rell, 11/1/09
Winning the Red Bull Big Tune Beat Battle has given this producer wings.

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

Under 18 Clubs in Chicago, 7/24/09
These Chicago music clubs regularly admit fans who are 17 and under.

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

Best Beats 5/21/09, 5/21/09
If you don't like dirty fruit, stay out of Metro on Friday night.

Best Beats 4/14/09, 4/14/09
Kid Koala's opened for Bjork and Radiohead; he should be able to rock the Zentra stage.

Best Beats 3/31/09, 3/31/09
Million $ Mano helps Evil Olive celebrate two years of late-night parties in Wicker Park.

DJ Intel, 3/30/09
The man of eight residencies gives us his list of prized records.

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

Vertikal, 2/6/09
This eight-piece band takes neo-soul to new heights.

Hey Champ, 12/24/08
Are they DJs? Are they a band? As long as they keep making good music, no one cares.

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

Virtual L: Addison (Red), 11/5/08
You can find more than sports and suds in Wrigley.

The Graduate, 8/25/08
These downstate rockers have aced the college charts and are ready to conquer the big city.

Virtual L: Armitage (Brown), 8/19/08
On your mark, get set, consume!

Get Fit and Give Back, 5/27/08
At these fitness events that support charity, you and your shrinking love handles won't be the only winners.

Heavy-Metal Hangouts, 4/28/08
Chicago's hard-rock scene is one of the nation's strongest. Here's where to go to get in on the headbanging action.

Yea Big + Kid Static, 1/4/08
This energetic hip-hop duo will make you move, whether you want to or not.

Mixing it up with Mango, 10/22/07
A pre-concert pit stop at Raw Bar brings out the martinis and memories.

Skip to the End, 1/15/07
Stop by Smartbar for a smooth finish to the weekend...but don't count on much fanfare.

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

Verbal Kent, 10/11/06
The Northside MC's big mouth can get him in trouble, but he wouldn't have it any other way.

Wax On Radio, 9/4/06
Suburban prog rock philosophers get signed and talk existentialism.

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

The Tyrades, 6/20/06
Chicago punkers on having fun, dancing like a primate and looking stupid for Intonation.

Taking Tea With Mike Foster, 1/2/06
Flannery O'Connor and a cup of Earl Grey at MoJoe's Hot House.