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Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, De La Soul, guests get United Center into “N.Y. State Of Mind” as hip-hop turns 50

The 50th anniversary of hip-hop has prompted a multitude of artists to hit the road, though the genre-wide celebration may have possibly reached a pinnacle when Wu-Tang Clan, [More…]

Clunky transitions, sound issues can’t hinder the heart of Ms. Lauryn Hill, Nas in “PowerNomics” opener

Opening nights can be a tricky lot and it doesn’t help when one of the artists marches to the beat of their own drum (and timetable). No, Ms. Lauryn Hill and Nas’ [More…]

Riot Fest 2016: These are a few of our favorite things

With well over a hundred acts spread across three full days, it would be nearly impossible to fully recap Riot Fest 2016 without reaching encyclopedia-length proportions. [More…]

Deftones, Bad Religion and more: Riot Fest at Douglas Park

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Nas, Fitz And The Tantrums, The Hives and more: Riot Fest at Douglas Park

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The Flaming Lips, Jimmy Eat World, Julian Marley and more: Riot Fest at Douglas Park

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The Original Misfits, Morrissey, more reunions and exclusives mark 10 must see Riot Fest shows

Summer may be winding down, but it’s shaping up to go out with one final fling that could very well top Chicago’s entire list of festivals for 2016. The return of Riot [More…]