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Walter Parazaider, the founding woodwind player whose saxophone, flute and clarinet work helped define the sound of Chicago for nearly five decades, has died at the age of 81.

Slow Pulp have revealed details of their third studio album Melodie, due for release on 18 September through ANTI-, alongside the release of the album's lead single ‘Better Man'. The announcement marks the next chapter for the Chicago based quartet, who have steadily built a reputation as one of the more distinctive voices in contemporary American indie rock since emerging from Wisconsin's underground music scene a decade ago.

Chicago rapper G Herbo has returned to where it all began, expanding his acclaimed 2025 album Lil Herb with a new Extended Version that digs deeper into the raw hunger and honesty that established him as one of modern hip-hop's most compelling voices. Released via Machine Entertainment Group and Republic Records, Lil Herb (Extended Version) features three new songs, This N That, Hold My Hand God, and No Bap, rounding out a project already rich in reflection and resilience.

Chicago pop-punk band Action/Adventure have unleashed their latest single Spiral, a fast-paced dive into the unease of late-night overthinking. The track arrives ahead of their upcoming album Ever After, due 24 October through Pure Noise Records.

Sabrina Carpenter brought out funk and soul legends Earth, Wind and Fire during her show-stopping set at Lollapalooza Chicago on Sunday night (03.08.25).

Chicago’s ninth album in 1975 was ‘Chicago IX’, their greatest hits.

James Taylor has apologised to fans after his performance was cut from the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois on Monday night.