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How the Chicago Symphony Landed the Music Director New York Wantednew
Italian conductor Riccardo Muti, who had reportedly turned down the music directorship of the New York Philharmonic at least twice in recent years, is signing a contract to become the CSO's tenth music director.
Chicago Newcity |
Dennis Polkow |
05-14-2008 |
Music
The 45 Acts Who Rock Chicago's Music Worldnew
How do you size up a musician's creativity, let alone rank it above another's? As we dare take on this task every two years, many factors come into play: cultural relevance, invention, influence on other musicians and the rest of the industry, but also what moves and excites us personally.
Chicago Newcity |
Tom Lynch and Duke Shin |
05-07-2008 |
Music
Tags: Chicago
Music to Knowellnew
A listen to this year's holiday music.
Chicago Newcity |
Dennis Polkow |
12-19-2007 |
Music
Bruce Adams is Kranky No Morenew
In 2005 Adams decided it was time for a change, so he sold his half of Kranky Records and joined forces with his wife to found Flingco.com. Now he's back in the label game with Flingco Sound System.
Chicago Newcity |
Brad Knutson |
12-12-2007 |
Music
Thrill Jockey Records Crosses the 15-Year Linenew
"I was a really big fan of Touch & Go and Dischord," founder Bettina Richards says, "especially their ethos. You don't see it written about much these days, but it still means a shitload to me -- the open relationship with the artist, that fundamental thing."
Chicago Newcity |
Tom Lynch |
11-28-2007 |
Music
Behind the Scenes With Bernard Haitink and the Chicago Symphonynew
A Dutch treat in the Windy City.
Chicago Newcity |
Dennis Polkow |
10-31-2007 |
Music
Kanye West Raps on His Foundationnew
In an effort to perhaps replace the currently reigning image of himself as egocentric extraordinaire, West has developed his own institution, whose central program works to bring hip-hop curricula and music-production classes to schools.
Chicago Newcity |
Sean Redmond |
09-05-2007 |
Music
Tags: Kanye West
Lollapalooza? Not Another Music Festival!new
This year's marathon is really good, a mixture of proven live acts and up-and-comers.
Chicago Newcity |
Tom Lynch |
08-01-2007 |
Music
Chicago Bands to Watch: Zelienople and Cracklin Mothnew
Zelienople crafts devoted ambient soundscapes, while Cracklin Moth drifts slightly from the band's original alt-country sound and into a decidedly alt-pop area.
Chicago Newcity |
Tom Lynch |
07-25-2007 |
Music
Contemplating the Twilight of the Jazz Clubnew
As Chicago's two premier jazz clubs close their doors, it's hard not to feel kind of blue.
Chicago Newcity |
Dennis Polkow |
07-18-2007 |
Music
Chicago Bands to Watch: City Electric & The Record Lownew
City Electric's songs are uncomplicated in a smart way, and The Record Low is the after-party band, when you and few devoted friends are cleaning up the mess.
Chicago Newcity |
Tom Lynch |
07-18-2007 |
Music
Fred Mangan's Eccentric Guitarsnew
For the past few decades, Mangan has been converting found, esoteric objects into functioning works of art.
Chicago Newcity |
Libby Ramer |
06-27-2007 |
Music
45 Who Rock Chicago's Music Worldnew
Chicago's most powerful people in music.
Chicago Newcity |
Staff |
05-02-2007 |
Music
Digging for Firenew
Flameshovel Records burns up the local -- and American -- music scene.
Chicago Newcity |
John Thompson |
02-14-2007 |
Music
