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From arguably Charli XCX’s best performance of her career with ‘Music Fashion Film”s formal introduction to the world to a rare surprise Little Simz DJ set at Hacienda PATRÓN, every single artist brought their A-game for the annual four-day Chicago festival – which just might make a case for the best of the year.
All of the biggest music headlines in one place and playlist. Updated live throughout the week.
Rollout-mode Rocky, a commendable Gov Ball lineup, and starry Bruno Mars return tour make the inaugural 2026 list.
Dividing our 50 selects into the debuts, comebacks, collaborations, heavy-hitters, and hidden gems.
Conversations with Ferg, Liim, and redveil included.
fakemink meets Geese; Kenny Beats becomes Kenneth Blume; and Uzi goes indie.
