In June of 1984, Chicago hosted a pair of gatherings that emphasized pop’s bright digital future. Early that month at the Westin Hotel-O’Hare, some 1,000 engineers from around the world attended the ...

"Yearbook" is Pitchfork's new five-episode mini-series highlighting music in Chicago. Each episode takes on one significant year in the city's music history, as well as Chicago's contributions to the ...

American Stories celebrates the house music genre on its 40th anniversary. On the 40th anniversary of its invention in Chicago, celebrate the house music genre that was born in Chicago’s underground ...

Explore the origins of house music, which began in Chicago’s underground party scene. Explore the origins of house music, which began in Chicago’s underground party scene as a safe space for gay ...