We’ve heard the “oonts oonts” jokes about dance music, but fewer people know the roots of that “oonts oonts” sound. The genre is about far more than just a bassline and upbeat vocals to jump along to ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHICAGO (WGN) — From the ruins of disco, ...

The world of electronic dance music (EDM) is exploding. The market for this music—and the experiences associated with it—is on a serious growth trajectory. And it’s not limited to any single ...

To mark the ostensible 40th anniversary of Chicago house music, Derrick Carter and DJ Heather will headline a free event at Chicago’s Daley Plaza, which begins at noon on May 29. House Music 40 has ...

New York City has hip-hop, and Chicago has house music. Although each genre became a global phenomenon, the latter still generates far less mainstream coverage. To this day, a cloud of mystery still ...

Have you enjoyed the mainstream success house music has received since the release of Beyonce’s “Renaissance” and Drake’s “Honestly, Nevermind” albums? As many already know, house music has always ...

This week’s new music Friday also features Jill Scott, Kodak Black, Pusha T and Danny Brown. 2 days ago House music was born out of the creativity of Chicago-based DJs as they aimed to evolve disco ...

Over the last few years, the world has seen a resurgence in the popularity of house music thanks to musicians such as Beyoncé and Drake. These artists and their respective projects have helped revive ...

House music, a genre that originated in the early 1980s in Chicago, has a rich and diverse history. However, it has often been associated with the LGBTQ+ community, leading some to label it as “gay ...

Is a dancefloor even worthy minus house music? The past half-century has seen legions of hits—from Inner City to Stardust—and nothing keeps people shaking like that inescapable four-on-the-floor blitz ...

Miami Music Week is a beast. The city pulses with an unstoppable rhythm, with clubs stretching their lineups deep into the morning and Instagram stories with a never-ending barrage of RSVP links. From ...