Nina CorcoranAssociate Staff Writer

Many live venues take percentages of performers’ merch sales. It’s an increasingly common practice being called into question by touring artists who are just trying to break even.

The 53-year-old musician fondly recalls her tours with Fugazi and Unwound, feels deep empathy for Sufjan Stevens, and still can’t believe she called Ryuichi Sakamoto her mentor.

New releases to look forward to in the coming months, from Mitski, Drake, Sufjan Stevens, Taylor Swift, and more.

Along with throwing bolts of guitar-rock lightning on record and on stage, this trio is fostering an environment for young Chicago bands to thrive.

New releases to look forward to in the coming months, from King Krule, PJ Harvey, Noname, Foo Fighters, Taylor Swift, and more

A guide to some of the best music festivals this year has to offer.

New releases to look forward to in the coming months, from Lana Del Rey, Yaeji, Boygenius, and more.

New releases to look forward to in the coming months, from Cardi B, Lana Del Rey, Kelela, Fever Ray, Popcaan, and more.

With her gentle performance style and sage perspective, the drummer and vocalist of Low made our unrelenting world sound a little more livable.

New releases to look forward to in the coming months, from the 1975, Björk, Taylor Swift, Phoenix, Weyes Blood, Arctic Monkeys, and others

New releases to look forward to in the coming months, from Angel Olsen, Lizzo, Bartees Strange, Nick Cave, Soccer Mommy, Black Midi, Beabadoobee, Jack White, Perfume Genius, Maggie Rogers, and others

With mask mandates being pulled, artists like Jeff Rosenstock, Wednesday, Mary Lattimore, and Speedy Ortiz say that they feel forced to choose between healthcare burdens and income loss.