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The best Chicago albums of 2025

Jazz & BluesSoul, R&B & Hip-HopAfrobeats & World MusicElectronic & House Music
When:
December 17, 2025 · 6:08 PM
Where:
Lollapalooza
Source:
Vocalo Radio 91.1FM Chicago's Urban Alternative + NPR Music

December always brings a flood of year-end music coverage, so-called “Wrapped” playlists and vast lists of the songwriters and sounds of the year. But our list aims to strike a more finite target, with our contributors from WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times and sister station Vocalo combing through all of the local releases of the year to highlight the best in Chicago music. Stay in the know You’re subscribed!Please check your inbox for your confirmation. Get The Vocalo Newsletter: A curated mix of Chicago

Jazz & BluesSoul, R&B & Hip-HopAfrobeats & World MusicElectronic & House Music

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  • City coverage

    Lollapalooza

  • Primary source

    Vocalo Radio 91.1FM Chicago's Urban Alternative + NPR Music

  • Categories

    Jazz & Blues, Soul, R&B & Hip-Hop, Afrobeats & World Music

  • Signals

    Jazz & Blues, Soul, R&B & Hip-Hop, Afrobeats & World Music, Electronic & House Music