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 ...

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 ...

You’ve heard the terms “House Music” and “EDM.” So what’s the difference? House music is a genre of electronic dance music (EDM), but the two are not the same: EDM is a broad term for many genres of ...

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 ...

With a deafening bass and hues of neon colors dancing across the walls, Gainesville locals celebrated the end of syllabus week with a bang. Over 100 fans of house and electronic-dance music crowded ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The unmistakable sound of house music echoes throughout the South Loop on a picture perfect Saturday morning. "It's a workout for me, it's friendship it's the love of music," said ...

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) presents several free downtown fests that celebrate distinctly Chicagoan styles of music with long local histories—Blues Fest, Jazz Fest, ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Mark your calendars for the return of the longest-running House music festival in the world. The legendary Chosen Few DJs Picnic & Festival returns to Jackson Park on Saturday, July ...

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 ...