Music & Nightlife

From the Nirvana baby to Ol' Dirty Bastard, these are our favorite record sleeves from the 1990s

The era of excess delivered on its promise sonically with glittering, shimmering gems

Her greatest hits, as voted on by Time Out's music staff

So hit the karaoke bar, grab the mike, knock back your drink: It's time to take the stage

Take a bump ’n’ grind down memory lane with the top R&B songs from the last quarter-century

Any occasion is a good occasion for a drinking song. Feeling too blue to say cheers? We've got songs to drown your sorrows, too.

Whether you're a music geek or just want to air guitar to some solos, these 11 venues should be on your radar

Our favorite spots for a sweaty night of dancing with friends and strangers

If you want to boogie to the blues, these are the places to go

As you can see from our list of top jazz clubs in Chicago, jazz is very much alive here

Whatever you're looking for—a Top 40 urban playlist, cutting-edge rappers, old school jams, or a combination of it all—here are hip-hop music spots and dance clubs that will leave you satisfied