Since 2005 Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) has used the Secret History of Chicago Music to shine a light on worthy artists with Chicago ties who’ve been forgotten, underrated, or never noticed in ...

The kitschy appeal of the keytar refuses to die. Modern-boogie revivalist Dam-Funk, who plays the New Parish in Oakland next Wednesday, is a committed fan of the inspired amalgamation of guitar and ...

Learning new skills takes practice; A fashion designer inspires Albie to be confident. At Zia’s band practice Albie dreams of becoming a keytar rockstar but before she can be a star, she needs to ...