Like Bananarama once sang in The Karate Kid, it’s been a cruel summer.

From crime-torn cities to vampiric wastelands, welcome to prime time.

Jawbreaker, New Order, Paramore, and M.I.A. keep Chicago riotous.

Yusuf traces his musical and spiritual journey from Drury Lane to the orchards of The Laughing Apple.

The Consequence of Sound Artist of the Month reveals the influences to her new single.

Plus, Dean Hurley, Au Revoir Simone, The Cactus Blossoms, Lissie, and The Veils.

Los Angeles CoSign cracks her world apart and examines its fragments.

David Lynch’s past collaborators pull aside the red velvet curtains.

From Telephono to Hot Thoughts, the frontman traces his career from guitars to robot girls.

Chance the Rapper, The xx, and Arcade Fire warm up a soggy weekend.

From Funeral to Everything Now, the Canadian rockers took Grant Park on a journey.

Stormy weather halts the New Zealand singer’s highly anticipated headlining performance.