Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more. Wednesday, Sept. 17: Lawn, Discus, Blue Beam at Subterranean. Tickets.The best under-the-radar indie rock band from New Orleans makes a stop in Wicker Park. Foxwarren, Allegra Krieger at Thalia Hall. Tickets.Andy Shauf’s first band, before singer-songwriter indie stardom, is back with a sample-heavy and excellent album. Alex G, Nilüfer Yanya at Salt Shed. Tickets.One of the past decade's most influential artists for underground music is back at a big venue with major label backing. Thursday, Sept. 18: The Cactus Blossoms, Michael Gay at FitzGerald’s. Tickets.Like classic folk and country? Try this one. Yaya Bey, Bathe, Gayun Cannon at Lincoln Hall. Tickets. A night of forward-thinking and undeniable R&B. Friday, Sept. 19, through Sunday, Sept. 21: “Weird Al” Yankovic, Green Day, Blink-182, Weezer, The Pogues, more at Riot Fest. Tickets. Three days of the long-running Douglass Park punk festival. Friday, Sept. 19 Ada Lea, Ava Brennan at Judson and Moore. Tickets.This newsletter producer loves the Montreal songwriter’s latest LP. Lorde, the Japanese House, Chanel Beads at United Center. Tickets.An arena show of cutting-edge pop fare, especially in the first act. Saturday, Sept. 20: Goose at Northerly Island. Tickets.Beneath this adventurous rock band's extensive jams are great sturdy songs, as recently shown on their latest full-length “Chain Yer Dragon.” They recently sold out Madison Square Garden, too. Monday, Sept. 22: Nourished By Time, Zsela at Lincoln Hall. Tickets.Another night of cutting-edge R&B in Lincoln Park.
