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In 2014 our Editor-in-Chief and lead photographer Dan Garcia teamed up with Pigeons & Planes to cover Lollapalooza, live at Chicago’s Grant Park. Returning to the festival the next year, Garcia got to witness some of the best moments from the premiere festival in the past couple years. Returning to Grant Park this year, Lollapalooza is expanding the festival to include a fourth date for its 25th Anniversary, and many expect festival organizers to release its best lineup yet by the end of the month. So to celebrate Lolla’s 25th Anniversary and built up anticipation until it’s forthcoming lineup is announced, we are sharing some of our favorite moments and photos from Lollapalooza since our publication’s inception.

Childish Gambino Performs In The Pit During the Pouring Rain (2014)

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In 2014, Childish Gambino was performing a ton of tour dates and festival gigs in support of his newest LP, Because The Internet. However it is hard to imagine that any of those performances stood out more than his memorable performance at Lollapalooza in 2014. Performing in the middle of a huge storm, just a few hundred feet west of Lake Michigan, Childish Gambino decided to enjoy the weather with his fans, less than a song into his setlist. Almost two years removed from the performance, we can still remember this performance like it was yesterday.

Raury Travels to Chicago for His First Time Ever (2015)

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Last year, emerging singer/rapper Raury traveled from his home in Atlanta to the Windy City, for his first time ever. Never having traveled to Chicago for anything, none-the-less a huge performance at Lollapalooza, it was certainly a big day for the ‘God’s Whisper’ singer. He must have had a good time too, as Raury returned to Chicago less than a month later for the filming of his music video ‘Friends’.

Eminem Recruits Rihanna and Returns to Lollapalooza After a Memorable 2011 Performance (2014)

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Ask fans who were lucky enough to go to Lollapalooza in 2011 and they will tell you that Slim Shady stole the show. So when fans had another chance to catch Eminem on the Lollapalooza stage, they quickly jumped on it. Fans lined up outside before the festival gates opened and rushed to the Samsung Galaxy Stage to get a good spot for Eminem’s headlining set. And like 2011, Eminem again delivered in 2014 and this time with some help from Rihanna!

Vic Mensa Nearly Dies Sneaking Into Lollapalooza, 4 Years Later He Performs There (2014)

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A spot on Lollapalooza’s lineup couldn’t have meant more to anyone than it did to Vic Mensa in 2014. Just four years earlier, Vic Mensa nearly died after he fell off a bridge and was electrocuted while attempting to sneak into the Chicago festival. Who would have guessed that years later he would get the call from festival organizers, asking if the Chicago rapper would like to perform? Vic gave an energetic performance for his hometown crowd and even brought out his longtime friend and fellow Chicago native, Chance The Rapper, to perform a couple of their collaborations.

The Weeknd Brings The Madness to Lolla (2015)

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The Weeknd landed a few headlining festival sets last year, including a couple especially big ones with Coachella and Lollapalooza. And while each of these performances were equally great, a lot changed for the Beauty Behind The Madness singer in the few months separating the festivals. In that short time, Abel catapulted to being one of the biggest names in music, in large part thanks to his mega single, ‘Can’t Feel My Face’. While both the California and Chicago crowds got to see a great set from The Weeknd, Chicago got to see a newly crowd R&B superstar.

Andre 3000 Unveils a Classic Lolla-Look During Outkast’s Reunion Tour (2014)

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As anyone who loves music will remember, Outkast went on a huge festival reunion tour in 2014. Kicking off their festival tour at Coachella, Outkast eventually made their way to Chicago for a headlining set at Lollapalooza. And while his all black jumpsuits were consistent throughout his appearances (only changing the text of each suit), Andre 3000 brought these talked about jumpsuits to Chicago, and doing so he instantly had a classic Lolla-look. That night’s performance, the jumpsuit asked fans “across cultures darker people suffer most. why?”, of course that question was not answered, but Outkast put on a great show and everyone in Chicago got their fix of nostalgia.

Lorde Delivers for Her First Ever Lollapalooza Performance (2014)

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After coming to Chicago on her headlining tour with ‘Riptide’ singer Vance Joy, Lorde hinted to fans that she would be coming back to the Second City real soon. And she kept her promise as Lorde returned to Chicago in 2014 for a memorable Lollapalooza appearance. In an iconic pair of black overalls (iconic to those who were there at least), Lorde performed the majority of tracks from her debut album Pure Heroin, as well as an awesome cover of Son Lux’s track ‘Easy’.

Paul McCartney Performs a Massive 31 Song Setlist (2015)

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You pretty much have to be a Beatle to get the approval from festival organizers to have a 2 hour and 15 minute set, and given all the talent at Lollapalooza, it makes sense. But this rule held true as Paul McCartney had the green light to deliver one of his awesome lengthy (and rightfully so) performances. In total, Sir Paul performed a massive 31 song setlist, with a 7-track encore that ended the night with a performance of the classic Beatles’ record, ‘The End’.

Jhene Aiko Makes Us Fall In Love (2014)

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Jhene Aiko’s infectious smile alone will make you a fan, and it’s just a bonus that her music is as good as her 2014 Lolla-look was cute. Performing on Sunday morning of Lolla in 2014, hours before her friend and collaborator Donald Glover gave his memorable performance in the pouring rain, the sun was still shining for Aiko. Her Chicago fans were in attendance, and she surely picked up some new ones as well. Let’s just hope that Aiko soon returns to the premiere Chicago festival.

Chance The Rapper Headlines for His City (2014)

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2014 was not the first time Chicago’s Chance The Rapper hit the stage at Lollapalooza, but it was definitely his most memorable Lollapalooza performance, and perhaps his biggest show to date. Chance had a huge year in 2014, after some huge co-signs and the growing success of his Acid Rap project, Lollapalooza capped it all of. “Lil Chano from 79th” returned the favor and brought out Vic Mensa for an awesome performance of ‘Cocoa Butter Kisses’ and he even brought out R. Kelly for ‘Ignition’! With The Social Experiment to back him up, and beautiful view of his hometown fans and Chicago’s skyline in front of him, Chance put on one for the ages.

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To no surprise, Milwaukee’s lineup for Summerfest this year is the most diverse of all major music festivals in 2016. Yesterday “the World’s Largest Music Festival” revealed its over 90 headlining acts (with more to come), so today we have our most anticipated headlining acts for Summerfest 2016. This year Summerfest takes place from June 29 – July 3 and July 5 – July 1o at the Summerfest Grounds in Milwaukee, WI and you can check here for ticket information. Ticket prices start at just $13 and $80 right now for an 11-day pass (these are not misprints), with various promotions that run all festival long. Lollapalooza may be having its huge 25th anniversary just 90 miles south, but there is no better way to spend eleven days of your summer at one of the most unique music festivals that the country has to offer.

It wasn’t easy to decide who we are most excited to see at Summerfest this year, but definitely hit the jump to check out our ten most anticipated acts of Summerfest 2016. And be sure to check out Summerfest.com for more information!

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Chicago’s 107.5 WGCI is bring the Summer Jam back to the Windy City and it’s all going down Friday, June 17th at the United Center. In what will surely be Chicago’s biggest rap concert of the summer, the Summer Jam will feature some memorable performances from Fetty Wap, T.I., Jeezy, 2 Chainz, Migos, Desiigner, Lil Durk, Plies and Kent Jones. While a concert from just one or two of these artists would be a can’t miss event, with such a stacked lineup, there is no better place to be than the house that Michael Jordan built in just a couple weeks.

Hit the jump and check out our list of the 10 songs that we need to hear at the WGCI Summer Jam, and if you haven’t yet, get your tickets now while you still can!

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Frank Ocean’s highly anticipated and long-awaited sophomore album, Boys Don’t Cry, is reported expected to release this Friday, August 5th, via an exclusive deal with Apple Music and music fans everywhere could not be more excited. After failed expected release after failed expected release, with most of our hopes going down after this past July passed with no new music from Ocean, this time it finally looks like the moment we’ve all been waiting for is upon us.

And to be fair to Frank Ocean, it’s not just the time that has passed by since his 2012 debut, channel ORANGE, rather it’s the fact that the ‘Swim Good’ singer skyrocketed as the new face of R&B with his debut mixtape, and with channel ORANGE he put out one of the most critically acclaimed debut LPs in R&B, perhaps of all time. Whether we had to wait four years or four months, any amount of time seemed too long to wait and see how he answers to the critical success of his 2012 album.

So with August 5th just a few days away, we are certainly down the home stretch, but as we all set our Google News alerts and stay glued to Apple Music, these next few days will go by slow, so we have made a list of 5 Frank Ocean songs to get you through these next 3 days.

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Common’s huge hometown music festival, AAHH! Fest, is returning this month, set to match a legendary inaugural year in 2014 which saw performances from Kanye West, Common, Twista, Lupe Fiasco, Jennifer Hudson, Jay Electronica and more. Although fans shouldn’t expect a surprise performance from Mr. West this time around, as he is currently on his Saint Pablo Tour, AAHH! Fest’s 2016 lineup is just as exciting. AAHH! Fest will take place on September 24-25, with a community day showcasing young Chicago artists on the fest’s first day, and fans can get tickets now at AAHHFest.com.

Check our list of the most anticipated performers of AAHH! Fest 2016 at the jump!

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With a huge lineup of the biggest artists in music, from pop superstars like Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande, the most exciting emerging artists like Alessia Cara and Daya, ’90s pop legends with Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys, rappers like G-Eazy and Pitbull and some of the biggest names in EDM with The Chainsmokers and Martin Garrix, the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball is the best it’s ever been in 2016.

Kicking off November 29th in Dallas, TX, and making stops in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York and more, until the tour concludes December 18th in Miami, the Jingle Ball is the can’t miss event of the year, so stay tuned at iHeartRadio’s official website for information on how you can get your tickets before they are all gone.

And to get you excited for the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Presents by Capitol One, we have compiled our list of our 20 most anticipated artists for the big show, in no particular order.

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Tickets for iHeartRadio and 103.5 Kiss FM‘s Jingle Ball went on sale only hours ago and it won’t be long until Chicago’s Jingle Ball becomes sold out like New York and Los Angeles. And with amazing Jingle Ball artists like Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, Bruno Mars, the Backstreet Boys, Ellie Goulding and more, it is no surprise why tickets are moving fast.

So whether you got your tickets the minute they went on sale, or if you’re one of the lucky ones who grabs some before they sell out, we have compiled a list of some of our favorite songs that we need to hear at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont on December 14th. From Ellie Goulding’s ‘On My Mind’ to the classic Backstreet Boy record ‘I Want It That Way’, there are a bunch of must hear songs at the Jingle Ball this year.

Hit the jump and check out our list of the 10 songs that we need to hear at this year’s 103.5 Kiss FM Jingle Ball, and if you haven’t yet, get your tickets now while you still can, and check out the other dates for iHeartRadio’s Jingle Balls here!

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Tickets for iHeartRadio and 102.7 KIIS FM‘s Jingle Ball sold out in a matter of minutes, and if you take a look at the lineup it’s no mystery why. With an amazing cast of performers, from headliners like Justin Bieber, Britney Spears and Bruno Mars, to the best emerging artists in music like Daya and Alessia Cara, fans in attendance at the Staples Center are bound to have an amazing night on Friday, December 2nd.

And with such a great list of artists, it’s only natural that we already have a list in mind, of songs that we absolutely need to hear at this year’s LA Jingle Ball. From Meghan Trainor’s infectious single ‘NO’ to Lukas Graham’s ‘7 Years’, there are a number of songs that we can’t wait to hear in December.

Hit the jump and check out our list of the 10 songs that we need to hear at this year’s 102.7 KIIS FM Jingle Ball, and although Los Angeles’ Jingle Ball is all sold out, be sure to check out the other dates for iHeartRadio’s Jingle Balls here!

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99.7 NOW!’s “Triple Ho Show 7.0” isn’t only a mouthful, it’s one of the biggest concerts of the year, and not just in the Bay Area either, but anywhere in the U.S. From some of the most exciting emerging names in music, like Hailee Steinfeld and Zara Larson, to the biggest names in music today and yesterday, with Justin Bieber and Britney Spears, the SAP Center in San Jose has everything you could want and more on December 3rd. And while tickets are all sold out, those lucky enough to attend are in for a night of their lives.

And with such a great list of artists, it’s only natural that we already have a list in mind, of songs that we absolutely need to hear at 2016’s Triple Ho Show. From Justin Bieber’s Major Lazer hit collaboration ‘Cold Water’, to Meghan Trainor’s infection single ‘No’, there are a number of songs that we can’t go without on December 3rd.

Hit the jump and check out our list of the 10 songs that we need to hear at the seventh installment of 99.7 NOW!‘s Triple Ho Show, and although tickets are all sold out, check out 99.7 NOW! for more information and listen to the station for chances to win your way in.

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Less than a month removed from 2016, we have compiled our list of our favorite concert tours from the past year, before we drop our list of our “Most Anticipated Tours of 2017”. And from huge grossing tours like Beyonce’s Formation Tour, Drake & Future’s record breaking Summer Sixteen Tour and of course Kanye’s Saint Pablo Tour, to some of the more (but equally entertaining) B-side tours, 2016 was a great year for live music.

Hit the jump and check out our list of our 10 Favorite Concert Tours of 2016!

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From The xx to U2, there are already a ton of amazing tours scheduled for 2017. But needless to say, there are still a ton of potential tours for the new year, that we are patiently awaiting their announcement. While we are certainly speculating that a number of these artists will go on tour in 2017, we have a hunch that a number of our predictions will come true.

Hit the jump and check out our list of the 10 Tour Announcements We’re Patiently Waiting for in 2017!

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Forget Coachella! When it comes to rap and hip-hop, Rolling Loud has the best lineup of all summer music festivals, and it isn’t even close. With headlining performances from Kendrick Lamar, Future and Lil Wayne, supporting performances from Run The Jewels and Migos, and sets from emerging names in rap like XXXTentacion, Rolling Loud is stacked from top to bottom.

And if you aren’t yet familiar, Rolling Loud will take place next month at Miami’s Bayfront Park from May 5th through the 7th. The festival is all ages and rain or shine, and no matter what the conditions Rolling Loud is the place to be next month.

So while anyone can enjoy Rolling Loud, whether stone cold sober or a rolling loud stoner, we are celebrating 4/20 with music, by sharing our 10 Most Anticipated Performers for Rolling Loud!

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While 2017 marked the third year for Miami’s Rolling Loud music festival, this was the first year that the festival really skyrocketed to its elite status. Rivaling lineups from top tier festivals like Coachella, Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo, Rolling Loud put together arguably the greatest rap and hip-hop lineup in the history of music festivals. With top names in rap like Kendrick Lamar, Future, Lil Wayne, Migos and Travis Scott and emerging stars like Jazz Cartier, XXXTentacion, 21 Savage and more, everyone in attendance this past weekend saw 3-days of amazing performances that they will not soon forget.

Hit the jump and check out our list of our 10 Favorite Moments from Rolling Loud 2017!

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For another straight year, Lollapalooza did not disappoint for its sold out crowd. With fans traveling all over the world for the Windy City music festival, this year’s lineup had high expectations and Lolla met every one of them. Fans enjoyed headlining performances from artists like Chance The Rapper, The Killers, Arcade Fire and MUSE, while also catching sets from some of the most exciting newcomers in music today.

And from Thursday afternoon to Sunday night, we have compiled our list of some of the most memorable moments we will have to look back on from Lolla 2017.

Check out our favorite moments from Lollapalooza 2017 below.

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Liam Gallagher Walks Off Stage After 20-Minutes

In a very Liam Gallagher fashion, the English rocker walked off stage and ended his performance after just a few songs. While many speculate it was due to the lackluster crowd side or his 5 PM slot, Gallagher later tweeted that he was having voice issues which caused him to abruptly leave without an explanation to fans. This may be a “not so top movement”, but it’s one we won’t soon forget.

Ryan Adams Brings His Tour to Chicago

After killing it for a Chicago crowd at an official Lolla Afterparty, Ryan Adams returned to the stage to perform once again for his Windy City fans, this time at the big gig itself. Adams drew in a large crowd, and with his awesome backdrop of vintage televisions and amps, the stage was set for an amazing performance.

Arcade Fire Closes Things Out on Sunday Night

What better way to end Lollapalooza than with a headlining performance from Arcade Fire? But if you missed out, don’t worry, Win Butler and company will return to Chicago when they bring their headlining tour to the United Center in a few months.

Migos Make Up for Late Start

While travel issues caused the Migos to arrive to Lollapalooza nearly 20 minutes late, the ATL trio made up for it with an awesome performance. Performing cuts from their new LP, Culture, Quavo, Takeoff and Off-Set killed it this past weekend.

Sampha Blows Us Away

Sampha was in Chicago not long ago, when he was touring with fellow Lolla ’17 artists, The xx. But yet he still managed to blow us away with his beautiful voice. Fans at the Pepsi Stage Sunday night were in for a treat from the very beginning.

Cage The Elephant Comes Out Dress-ed To Impress

Matt Shultz is like no one else, and Cage The Elephant’s performance at Lollapalooza was further evidence of just that. Coming out in a sparkly purple dress, Shult’z Cage The Elephant still delivered a wild and energetic set, but just with a little more flare than usual.

Amine Goes From Fan to Performer

Amine is no stranger to Lollapalooza, as he attended the Chicago festival last year as a fan. But this year was a little more special for the ‘Caroline’ rapper as he performed for thousands at the Pepsi Stage. Performing tracks from his new album and brushing shoulder with Malia Obama, Amine definitely had an unforgettable weekend.

Lil Yachty Creates a Fire Hazard 

Lollapalooza had a good problem on its hands when Lil Yachty was set to perform at the Tito’s Stage. Since releasing its full schedule many weeks ago, Lil Yachty has continued to blow up and he essentially became too big for the stage he performed on. The crowd at Tito’s was enormous and fans were packed together like a subway train in Japan, so much so that photographers stuck in the photo pit had to climb fences to escape backstage.

Glass Animals

Of the many bands to put on epic supporting performances on the main stage were Glass Animals. David Bayley and his band gave praise to the city of Chicago, and rewarded the Lolla crowd with an amazing set.

Zara Larsson’s First U.S. Festival

Singer Zara Larsson was quick to show her excitement as the ‘Issues’ artist was performing her first ever festival date in the United States. Bringing a taste of Sweden to Chicago, Larsson’s set was an instant reminder of how many hit singles she has already worked on in the past couple years.

Vic Mensa Surprises Fans

Just hours before he stepped on stage at Perry’s, Vic Mensa announced that he would be delivering a short and sweet surprise set for his hometown festival. It was only a few years ago that Mensa risked his life trying to sneak into the festival, and now today he can draw in fans by the thousands for a surprise performance.

Big Sean Puts On a Big Performance

Perhaps our favorite performance of the entire weekend, Big Sean absolutely killed it. If you were there, than you need no other explanation, and if you weren’t then do yourself a favor and check out the GOOD Music rapper when he is in a city near you.

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Taylor Swift has the internet and fans going crazy with the release of her new music video, for her Reputation single ‘Look What You Made Me Do’. Full of references to her old looks and videos and subliminals towards some of her most famous foes and ex-boyfriends (Kanye West, Katy Perry, Tom Hiddleston), there is almost too much to keep track of.

Check out our (growing) list of subliminals and references from Taylor Swift’s new ‘Look What You Made Me Do’ video below.

“I Would Very Much Like To Be Excluded From This Narrative”

In the outro to the music video, as all the various forms of Taylor Swift stand side by side, Taylor Swift shows a little humility and humor by referencing her feud with Kanye West. Holding her “Best Female Video” VMA, the version of Swift that was interrupted by Kanye tells the other Taylors that she would “very much like to be excluded from this narrative.”

This quote wasn’t from the VMAs, rather it was from an Instagram post that Taylor sent to fans to address the bad press the singer was receiving after Kim Kardashian leaked a recording of a phone call between Taylor and Kanye, where Taylor gave the green light to the lyrics from Kanye’s track ‘Famous’. Although Taylor claimed she wants to move on from the drama, her Kanye references in her new single and its video are clear.

I Love TS

Near the three-minute mark of the music video, Taylor’s backup dancers are rocking some “I Heart TS” shirts. Although his wasn’t a black glittery crop top, Taylor Swift’s ex-boyfriend, Tom Hiddleston, was caught by photographers on the beach rocking an “I Heart TS” tank-top of his own. This isn’t much of a shot towards Hiddleston, but its definitely a cute little Easter Egg.

Cat Burglars

Around a minute and a half into the video, Taylor Swift leads a team of “cat burglars” rocking cat masks. Many fans believe that this is taking aim at Katy Perry’s ‘Dark Horse’ music video, where her back-up dancers are rocking Egyptian cat masks. The masks aren’t a direct rip-off by any means, but we wouldn’t be surprised if this indeed is a reference to Perry.

Famous?

There may be multiple reference to Kanye West in Taylor’s new visuals. About 2-minutes into the video, Taylor Swift lays near a pile of unconscious life-like mannequin/robots. This one may be a stretch, but this may reference Kanye West’s music video for ‘Famous’, where Kanye displayed a number of life-life naked and sleeping wax figures, one of which portrayed Swift, which she was famously unhappy about.

Snakes, Snakes and More Snakes

“Taylor Swift is a snake” has become a popular meme on the internet, especially from the perspective of many Kanye West and Calvin Harris fans, and generally from the point-of-view of any Taylor haters. With her reputation under fire, Taylor Swift has embraced this persona in her new video with snakes being pictured throughout.

Music Video References/Zombie Taylor

The new video doesn’t just take aim at Taylor’s foes, rather it also pays homage to Swift’s catalog of music videos. Sharing characters and outfits from her ‘Out Of The Woods’ video (for the Zombie scenes), ‘You Belong With Me’ video and many more, the ‘Look What You Made Me Do’ takes inspiration from Swift’s past and puts it all into one amazing video.

Katy Hair and Grammy Shade

Katy Perry and Taylor Swift share a lot, including a lot of bad blood for each other, one thing that they don’t share however is a Grammy because despite 13 nominations, Katy Perry has yet to win a Grammy. Swift made sure to remind us all of that when in her new video, she is rocking a haircut and style very similar to Katy Perry, and what is she holding? One of her Grammy awards. Cold!

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Music fans are less than a week away from one of the best music festivals of the year, with the Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival, located just outside of Nashville in Franklin, TN. With a number of emerging artists warming things up in the day, some big headlining performances at night and a number of activities and food options throughout the grounds, people throughout the country can’t wait to #MakeThePilgrimage this weekend.

From Fitz and the Tantrums to the festival’s partner, Justin Timberlake, there are a number of performances that you won’t want to miss, but we are only going to give you five of our favorites for now.

Check out our list of our 5 most anticipated performances of 2017’s Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival below.

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Don’t think just that summer is over that great live music also has to end. As the festivals wrap up and the leaves fall in the Windy City, the concerts move indoors to some of the best venues and arenas in Chicago. And October especially is a great month to catch a concert or two in Chicago, with stars and legends like Katy Perry and Janet Jackson set to visit and artists like Hoodie Allen, Jon Bellion and the A$AP Mob scheduled to tear up the stage with headlining shows of their own.

Check out our list of the 9 can’t miss concerts in Chicago this month!

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Jon Bellion @ Aragon Ballroom (Oct. 17)

You wonder if Jon Bellion pays rent or a mortgage somewhere, because the talented rapper/singer/writer has been living on the road since we can remember. Bellion was just in Chicago for a couple shows this summer and now he is returning to the city again, for a packed live show at Chicago’s historic Aragon Ballroom. Get your general admission tickets now before they are all gone!

Katy Perry w/ Noah Cyrus @ United Center (Oct. 24-25)

Katy Perry is bringing her Witness: The Tour to the United Center for two entertaining shows near the end of the month. The ‘Chained To The Rhythm’ singer isn’t traveling alone either, as Perry recruited the talents of the emerging pop star, Noah Cyrus, who has already blown fans away with singles like ‘Stay Together’ and ‘Make Me (Cry)’. Catch the two this month at the United Center on October 24th and the 25th (tickets here).

Imagine Dragons @ United Center (Oct. 18)

Imagine Dragons are set to bring their arena EVOLVE Tour with K. Flay to the UC on October 18th. Known for their entertaining performances, there will surely be no better way to spend your Wednesday night. Only single seats remain, but you can check Ticketmaster.com for official and verified resale tickets.

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A$AP Mob @ UIC Pavilion (Oct. 11)

The A$AP Mob are set to takeover the Midwest as they are scheduled to hit the stage at the UIC Pavilion on October 11th and The Rave in Milwaukee on October 12th. So if you’re a big fan of Rocky, Ferg and the rest of the A$AP Mob, you may even want to consider a double header. The whole A$AP Mob always puts on a wild show, so you won’t want to miss out. Get your tickets to either dates at ASAPMob.com.

Misterwives @ Riviera Theate (Oct. 15)

The Mandy Lee-led Misterwives are set to bring their fall tour with Smallpools and Vinyl Theatre to The Riviera on October 15th. The entertaining pop band is no stranger to the area, so expect Chicago to show some major love to the group, as they support their new LP, Connect The Dots. If you haven’t already you can grab your tickets at Misterwives’ official website.

Kesha @ Aragon Ballroom (Oct. 18)

Kesha has dropped the $ sign and totally rebranded herself and her sound, and fans couldn’t be more excited. Expect her to blow fans away with a live performance of her new single ‘Praying’ and much more. Get your tickets to Kesha’s show at the Aragon Ballroom, and the rest of her tour dates, at Ticketmaster.com.

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Hoodie Allen @ The Vic (Oct. 12)

Hoodie Allen is one of the most entertaining young performers in rap today, and he surely knows how to work a crowd. We caught his show at The Riviera a few years ago, and Hoodie is returning to the Windy City once again, this time bringing his fall tour to The Vic.

UPDATE: Hoodie’s show has been moved to November 16th, so while it now technically isn’t one of our most anticipated October shows, you still won’t want to miss out come November.

Janet Jackson @ Allstate Arena (Oct. 26)

Janet Jackson is an absolute legend, and no one will disagree. And while she originally had to postpone her tour, including her Chicago performance, the anticipation for the show has only increased. Ms. Jackson will put on a show that you won’t forget at Rosemont’s Allstate Arena on October 26th, so make sure you don’t miss out and get your tickets now for her State of the World Tour.

Arcade Fire @ United Center (Oct. 30)

Last, but certainly not least, Arcade Fire is set to return to the Second City after putting on an amazing headlining set at Lollapalooza this past summer. The Win Butler led band is set to his the stage for a Halloween Eve show at the UC on October 30th, so whether you’re in the nose bleeds or on the general admission floor, you will have the time of your life. Tickets for their Infinite Content tour are on sale now.

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It’s starting to get cold in the Windy City but the live music scene is getting hotter than ever. We’re months removed from the summer festival season, but Chi-town is bringing some of the biggest artists in the world to the city for some amazing shows.

From Red Bull Sound Select’s “30 Days In Chicago” series, with concerts from Migos, Lil Yachty, 6LACK and the big reunion of the Big Tymers (to name a few), to some big headlining arena shows from The Weeknd, Halsey, Guns N Roses and more, Chicago (and the surrounding areas) are delivering some of the best concerts of the year in November.

Check out our list of the 12 can’t miss concerts in Chicago this month!

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Niall Horan @ Akoo Theatre at Rosemont (Nov. 15)

Niall Horan is bringing his Flicker Sessions 2017 tour to Rosemont, IL’s Akoo Theatre this month, and we can’t wait. The show and tour has been so successful already (even before it kicked off), that Horan already announced the new leg of the tour, bringing his show from intimate venues to arenas throughout the country. Get your verified re-sale tickets for the sold-out show now, before they are all gone, or catch him this summer when he returns to the Allstate Arena, just about a mile away.

Fake Short Drive 10th Anniversary w/ Big Tymers @ Portage Theater (Nov. 4)

Red Bull Sound Select made music fans in Chicago very happy with the announcement of their “30 Days In Chicago” concert series. Bringing names like the Migos, Lil Yachty, 6LACK, Kehlani and many more to the Windy City, perhaps the biggest show of the entire series is Fake Shore Drive’s 10th anniversary show, which will feature the huge reunion of the Big Tymers. Get your tickets before they are all gone here.

Guns N Roses @ United Center (Nov. 6)

Guns N Roses aren’t far removed from their last stop in Chicago, playing a huge show at Soldier Field. The legendary rockers are already returning next month, bringing their headlining Not In This Lifetime tour to the house that Michael Jordan made famous, the United Center, on November 6th. Get your tickets at Ticketmaster.com.

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Halsey ft. PARTYNEXTDOOR & Charli XCX @ Allstate Arena (Nov. 19)

Halsey is bringing her headlining hopeless fountain kingdom tour to the Allstate Arena next month, and she is in great company, as PARTYNEXTDOOR and Charli XCX are coming along for the ride. From top to bottom the lineup is stacked, so you’ll want to get to the arena early and prepare for a night that you won’t soon forget. Tickets still remain for this one, but you’ll want to get yours soon before they are all gone.

Kid Cudi @ Aragon Ballrom (Nov. 4-5)

Mr. Solo Dolo is ready to invade Chicago in about a week, for two highly anticipated performances. Part of his Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’ tour, Cudi’s tour is getting rave reviews so you’ll want to see it for yourself. With a 2-night residency at the historic Aragon Ballroom, Kid Cudi is going to bless Chicago with two amazing nights of music. Get your tickets for the second night here.

The Weeknd @ United Center (Nov. 2)

Currently on the second U.S. leg of his Starboy Tour, The Weeknd is returning to Chicago for a second night in the Windy City. The Weeknd put on a great show at Rosemont, IL’s Allstate Arena months ago, and this time he is stepping things up to the United Center for night two. Whether you missed out last time, or you want to relive your amazing night in Rosemont, you won’t want to miss out this week, this time with support from Gucci Mane and Nav.

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Red Bull Sound Select’s 30 Days in Chicago: Migos & Lil Yachty @ Riviera Theatre (Nov. 30)

We told you that Red Bull Sound Select is bringing some of the biggest names in music to Chicago next month, and this show is likely the most popular, as the Migos and Lil Yachty are set to invade the Riv on November 30th. If you got your tickets already, consider yourself smart and lucky because this one (to no surprise) is all sold-out. But you can check out more shows for “30 Days in Chicago” here.

Bleachers @ Riviera Theatre (Nov. 11)

Jack Antonoff’s Bleachers is coming to the Riviera Theatre in a couple weeks, as part of his Gone Now Era – Part 2 tour. With opening performances from Amy Shark and the talented Bishop Briggs, this will be a great night for live music fans. Get your tickets for the November 11th performance here.

Red Bull Sound Select’s 30 Days in Chicago: 6LACK @ Thalia Hall (Nov. 11)

While it may not have the star power of the Migos/Lil Yachty show at the Riv, or the Big Tymers reunion at the Portage Theatre, you’ll be missing out if you don’t catch 6LACK’s “30 Days in Chicago” show next month. Performing at Thalia Hall on November 11th, 6LACK put on two great Chicago performances this past year (at Lollapalooza and the Allstate Arena w/ The Weeknd), and you can expect the same in November.

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Macklemore @ House of Blues (Nov. 4)

Although he was originally scheduled to visit the Windy City for the GET IN IT music festival last month, the festival was canceled which left a lot of Macklemore fans out to dry. But fortunately the ‘Thrift Shop’ rapper added a Chicago date to his 2017, bringing his talents to the House of Blues. Get your verified resale tickets to the sold-out show at LiveNation.com.

Action Bronson @ The Rave (MILWAUKEE) (Nov. 9)***

While we have to break the rules from this one, and go out-of-state, it’s worth it because you can travel just 90 miles north to catch Action Bronson at The Rave in Milwaukee. As part of his Blue Chips 7000 Tour, Action is schedule to put on a great show for Wisconsin, and with just (1) round-trip train ticket and a ticket at The Rave’s box office, you can be there to witness it all in person.

Foo Fighters @ State Farm Center (CHAMPAIGN) (Nov. 8)***

And to close out our list in a big fashion, we will break the rules once more to travel just outside Chicago. This time heading south to Champaign, IL to catch the Foo Fighters at the State Farm Center on November 8th. Whether you want to travel to Madison or Champaign, to preview what Dave Grohl has in store for Chicago when they bring their tour to the United Center next summer, it will all be worth it. Check out ticket and event details for the show here.

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B96‘s Pepsi Jingle Bash is less than a couple weeks away and we can’t wait! With highly anticipated performances from Taylor Swift, the Backstreet Boys, Khalid, Logic, Fifth Harmony and Sabrina Carpenter, Chicago’s Allstate Arena in Rosement is the place to be in December. The monumental night will take place on Thursday, December 7th and it couldn’t come sooner.

Hit the jump and check out our list of the 10 songs that we need to hear at this year’s Jingle Bash, and while only single seats remain, you can get your tickets now at Ticketmaster!

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As the holidays begin, so do the amazing variety of holiday concerts and more. From WGCI’s Big Jam with Rick Ross and Chris Brown to B96 Jingle Bash with Taylor Swift and the Backstreet Boys, Christmas is coming early for a lot of music fans in Chicago next month.

Check out our list of our 8 can’t miss concerts in Chicago next month!

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Jingle Bash @ Allstate Arena (Dec. 7)

B96’s Pepsi Jingle Bash continues to impress us as the hit Chicago station is bringing Taylor Swift, Logic, the Backstreet Boys, Fifth Harmony and more to the Allstate Arena on December 7th. Limited seats remain, but fans can pick up the shows remaining tickets at Ticketmaster.com. Needless to say, this will be one of the biggest concerts of the entire year.

101.9 The Mix Presents Miracle with Kelly Clarkson @ Rosemont Theatre (Dec. 5)

101.9 The Mix is bringing their holiday concert to the Rosemont Theatre on December 5th this year. With anticipated performances from Kelly Clarkson, Andy Grammer and more, fans will not leave disappointed. And to make things even better proceeds from the concert go to support the LaRabida Children’s Hospital.

WGCI Big Jam @ United Center (Dec. 30)

Chicago’s hit station for rap & hip-hop, WGCI, is bringing some of the biggest names in rap to the United Center on December 30th for its annual Big Jam concert. This year artists like Chris Brown, Rick Ross, Playboi Carti and more will bless the stage. From top to bottom the lineup for this year is stacked, so get your tickets now!

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Jingle Ball @ Allstate Arena (Dec. 13)

Sorry, not sorry, but you’ll be making a big mistake if you’re not at the Allstate Arena on December 13th, because iHeartRadio and 103.5 KISS FM is bringing the Jingle Ball to Chicago. With showstopping performances from Demi Lovato, Halsey, The Chainsmokers, Liam Payne and more on the schedule, there is no better way to get yourself in the holiday spirit.

A Pentatonix Christmas @ Chicago Theatre (Dec. 3-5)

With three nights booked at the historic Chicago Theatre, you’ll have plenty of chances to celebrate the holidays with the biggest acapella group in the world, the Pentatonix. While their covers and original tracks are always worth the price of admission, there is something extra special about seeing the group perform some of your Christmas favorites. This is a hard ticket to get, so check Ticketmaster.com for their verified resale tickets.

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Jay Z w/ Vic Mensa @ United Center (Dec. 5)

Fresh off his Album of the Year nomination, Jay Z is set to bring his acclaimed 4:44 Tour to Chicago next month. Performing at the United Center on December 5th, Jay Z will bring performances from his new LP as well as his decades of hits. Oh, and did we mention he is bringing along Chicago’s own, Vic Mensa, for the tour? Get your tickets here!

Trans-Siberian Orchestra @ Allstate Arena (Dec. 28)

A TSO performance needs to be an annual tradition for your holiday plans. Bringing two performances to the Allstate Arena on December 28th, whether you’re catching the night performance or the early show, you’ll be happy you rocked out to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Christmas classics. Get your tickets now.

Katy Perry @ BMO Harris Bradley Center (Milwaukee) (Dec. 4)

Although this one is 90 miles north, you’ll want to cross the state lines to catch Katy Perry’s headlining tour at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on December 4th. Perry brought her tour to Chicago last month for two great nights, so whether you missed out last time or you want to relive the experience again, there are plenty of reasons to come to Milwaukee to catch her Witness Tour live. Get your tickets and more information at Ticketmaster.com.