The members of Ratboys​ were teenagers when they met by chance, and now in their 30s, the Chicago band formed by two college friends almost two decades ago appears to be on the brink of something big.

This list from WBEZ and sister station Vocalo blurs lines and mixes genres, from hip-hop and R&B to indie rock, blues and jazz. 2024 brought forth a wealth of Chicago music spanning all genres. As we ...

The band gets introspective on their sixth album, tackling heavier themes from troubled relationships to the current political climate.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Chiu is a freelance music writer based in New York. Despite the moniker, the rock group Chicago has important ties to New ...

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