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Spring Awakening Music Festival Kickstarting Autumn Equinox Edition Next Weekend

Far Out Midwest StaffSeptember 23, 2021

Forget summer, it's time to turn up the heat this Autumn! Earlier this year, Spring Awakening Music Festival announced their new October event date for attendees looking to rave at one of Chicago's premier festivals. The festival will include top-tie... Read More...

Pitchfork Returns to Chicago With Their 2021 Lineup

Far Out Midwest StaffJuly 29, 2021

As live music continues to ramp up in the Chicago area, Pitchfork has announced their exciting 2021 lineup. Chicago’s favorite independent music festival will take place at the end of the summer, from September 10-12 in Chicago’s Union Park. The fe... Read More...

Lollapalooza 2021’s Midwest Talent

Far Out Midwest StaffJuly 20, 2021

Lollapalooza is the Midwest’s biggest music event of the year. The popular festival boasts artists from all over the world, but Chicago will always be its home. Here are some of our favorite Midwest artists taking the stage in Lollapalooza’s 2021 Lin... Read More...

Lollapalooza 2021 Official Lineup

Far Out Midwest StaffJune 14, 2021

After almost a year and a half without live music, Lollapalooza Chicago is emerging from the pandemic with an exciting new lineup. The long-awaited music festival will take place this summer, with fans gathering in Chicago’s beautiful Grant Park from... Read More...

New Music: Jackie Lynn – “Shugar Water”

Far Out Midwest StaffFebruary 20, 2020

Today, Jackie Lynn shares a new single for “Shugar Water,” a joyous, forward-moving call to arms taken from the band’s recently announced, soon-to-be-released sophomore album Jacqueline, out April 10 via Drag City. Photo Credit: Evan Jenkins ... Read More...

Chance the Rapper’s Official “The Big Tour” Afterparty

Far Out Midwest StaffSeptember 27, 2019

Chicago's very own Chance the Rapper will be at PRYSM NIGHTCLUB this Saturday night, September 28th. This Official "The Big Tour" Afterparty will keep all of the energy of the tour going. Get Tickets... Read More...

Riot Fest 15th Anniversary Lineup

Far Out Midwest StaffMay 30, 2019

The Riot Fest 15th Anniversary lineup is here. September 13-15 at Douglas Park, Chicago. Featuring: Blink-182, Slayer (final Chicago & Milwaukee show), Bikini Kill, The Raconteurs, Rise Against, The Flaming Lips (performing Yoshimi Battles... Read More...

Pride In The Park Chicago

Far Out Midwest StaffMay 2, 2019

Go Pride has announced the first-ever Pride in the Park Chicago will take place Saturday, June 29 in Grant Park. Held the day before the city's iconic Pride Parade, this all-new LGBT-centric event will showcase national and local music acts. Atten... Read More...

Chicago’s John Summit releases new EP on Psycho Disco

Far Out Midwest StaffJanuary 6, 2019

Chicago native John Summit (aka John Schuster)has drummed up a palpable buzz around his most recent releases on Toolroom, Audiophile XXL, Perfect Driver that channel the energy of classic house and combines it with contemporary influences. Follow... Read More...

Red Bull Music Festival Chicago

Far Out Midwest StaffSeptember 21, 2018

International Music Festival Series Heads To Chicago This November Acclaimed Series Celebrates Chicago's Diverse Music Landscape Of Hip-Hop, R&B, House, Gospel, Jazz, Noise and More Including a G.O.O.D Music Showcase with Nas, Pusha T, ... Read More...