Morgan Garrett is a homegrown American freak who makes music for car wrecks. The Philadelphia-based artist often performs his slapdash variety of electronic music while wrestling an acoustic guitar.

On this tour, Obituary celebrate 35 years of Cause of Death, and three original members have never left: vocalist John Tardy and his brother, drummer Donald Tardy, plus rhythm guitarist Trevor Peres.

Etran de L’Aïr’s latest album is titled 100% Sahara Guitar (Sahel Sounds), and no one can accuse them of false advertising.

Leya, the New York duo of violinist and vocalist Adam Markiewicz and harpist Marilu Donovan, strike a curious balance between medieval folk, classical music, and avant-garde pop.

Hell No! Songs of Protest and Resistance Luna Blues Machine headline; the Crooked Mouth, Kyra Leigh, and Escargatoire open. Thu 5/1, 8:30 PM, Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia, $10–$20, 21+ ...

Joshua Harmon's Prayer for the French Republic looks at anti-Semitism and the Jewish diaspora through one French family's history.

The Moviegoer is the diary of a local film buff, collecting the best of what Chicago’s independent and underground film scene has to offer.

Chicago musician and artist Keenyn Perry displays stellar style in Gucci, vintage, and Run-D.M.C. as he shops at Trader Joe’s.