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Trevor Sensor: The Man Behind the Voice

Trevor Sensor Sensor spoke with ALARM about his debut album, pop culture, growing up in the Midwest, and where he…

Photos: Leon Bridges @ The Green Mill (Chicago), 4/29/15

Less than a year ago, soul revivalist Leon Bridges' days were spent washing dishes miles from Chicago's historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge,…

Photos: Sufjan Stevens @ the Chicago Theatre (Chicago), 4/25/15

Sufjan Stevens' latest release, Carrie & Lowell, wrenches the heart. Named for his late mother, who suffered from bipolar disorder, schizophrenia,…

Photos: Twin Peaks @ Metro (Chicago), 1/18/15

Twin Peaks played a packed hometown show at Metro Sunday night with fellow local bands Modern Vices and Landmarks sharing the bill.…

Photos: Riot Fest Chicago 2014

Check out photos from some of Alarm's favorite moments, including Patti Smith, Metric, Wu-Tang Clan, and Kurt Vile.

Photos: Arcade Fire @ the United Center (Chicago), 08/26/14

Arcade Fire casted their reflection on Chicago's United Center Tuesday evening.

Mixology: Billy Sunday’s Alexander Bachman

The head mixologist of Chicago craft-cocktail bar Billy Sunday shares his take on the traditional Bijou.

Photos: Pitchfork Music Festival 2014

More than 40 bands took to three stages at Chicago's Pitchfork Music Festival last weekend. Check out some of the…

Shepard Fairey curates street-art exhibit to coincide with Lollapalooza

Running from July 31 to August 4 at Chicago's Block 37, Art Alliance: The Provocateurs will feature 40 of the…

Concert Photos: Meshuggah, Between the Buried and Me @ Vic Theatre (Chicago), 6/15/14

Swedish metal quintet Meshuggah took over Chicago's Vic Theatre with Between the Buried and Me last Sunday, searing the stage with…

Photos: Haim & Tennis @ The Riviera Theatre (Chicago), 5/17/14

The Californian sisters who comprise the rising, eponymous Haim played a sold-out show in Chicago last Saturday night with husband-and-wife…

Photos: The National @ The Chicago Theatre (Chicago), 4/17/14

In continued support of last year's excellent Trouble Will Find Me, The National played four consecutive shows at The Chicago…