Music
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Review: George Ezra's songwriting journeys lead to new album
Mar 21, 2018 7:00 am - George Ezra, "Staying at Tamara's" (Columbia Records) George Ezra can't stand still. "Staying at Tamara's," his second album, arrives four years after "Wanted for Voyage...
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Review: Paul Thorn's gospel album is enlivened by experience
Mar 21, 2018 7:00 am - Paul Thorn, "Don't Let the Devil Ride" (Thirty Tigers) Paul Thorn's excellent gospel album, "Don't Let the Devil Ride," is invigorated by his youthful years making the r...
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Songs by Bennett, Estefan being added to Recording Registry
Mar 21, 2018 7:00 am - WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) - Songs performed by Tony Bennett, Gloria Estefan and Run-DMC are among 25 recordings being added to the National Recording Registry. The Library o...
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'N Sync to reunite to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Mar 21, 2018 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - 'N Sync is finally reuniting - but not for new music or a tour. The boy band will earn a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on April 30. Justin Timberlak...
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Review: Johann Johannsson's debut album is newly interpreted
Mar 21, 2018 7:00 am - Johann Johannsson, "Englaborn & Variations" (Deutsche Grammophon) "Englaborn" was Icelandic composer Johann Johannsson's debut album, first issued in 2002. Best known ...
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Weekly picks: Revel in ancient Chinese culture with 'Shen Yun'Mar 21, 2018 6:00 am - Chinese centuries The touring music and dance spectacular "Shen Yun" returns to promote centuries of Chinese culture starting Wednesday at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. ...
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Sound check: 13-Monsters invade BrauerHouseMar 21, 2018 6:00 am - Monsters in Lombard Driving rhythms and a killer baseline rise up to greet you on “The Bessemer Process,” the first song on 13-Monster's 2017 release “Whatever.” But whe...
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Scotty McCreery finds his way with new album, hit song and Paramount showMar 21, 2018 6:00 am - In 2015, country singer Scotty McCreery recorded “Southern Belle,” a breezy, flirtatious track that his record label sent to radio as his new single. McCreery wasn't so ...
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Bruno Mars, The Weeknd take center stage at 2018 LollapaloozaMar 20, 2018 11:00 pm - Lollapalooza organizers are leaning heavily on pop and rock music this summer for the annual festival. Pop stars Bruno Mars and The Weeknd will headline two nights, alon...
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Celebrate Illinois' 200th anniversary through song March 25Mar 20, 2018 11:00 pm - The St. Charles Public Library's "Sunday Concert Series" continues at 2 p.m. March 25, with a special presentation to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Illinois state...