60 Minimalism shows · 31 venues

Tuned to Minimalism //A hypnotic, meditative space built on slowly shifting patterns, interlocking rhythms, and the mesmerizing beauty of repetition.

TONIGHT•Des Plaines Theatre

progressive rock/art rock

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Jon Anderson

Prog Rock DivinityEthereal · High · Symphonic

TONIGHT•Empty Bottle

hyperpop/experimental pop

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Alice Longyu Gao

Harajuku Avant-PopBrash · Hyperactive · Transgressive

TUE JUL 21•City Winery

smooth jazz/new age

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Keiko Matsui

Global Jazz FusionEthereal · Virtuosic · Fluid

WED JUL 22•Ravinia

classical/chamber music

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Augustin Hadelich

Virtuoso Modern MasterTranslucent · Precise · Emotional

WED JUL 22•Constellation

folk/experimental

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Magic Tuber Stringband

Appalachian FuturistsEarthy · Experimental · Raw

WED JUL 22•FitzGerald's

modern jazz/free jazz

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Kyle Madsen Trio

Modern Jazz ImprovisersAngular · Intellectual · Flowing

THU JUL 23•SPACE

acoustic/instrumental

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Kaki King

Acoustic Guitar ArchitectIntricate · Percussive · Cinematic

FRI JUL 24•TBA

techno/ambient/minimal techno

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m50

Deep Curation SpecialistDubby · Abstract · Textured

Grsha

Minimalist Forest-DwellerGlitchy · Tribal · Cerebral

FRI JUL 24•Reggies

post-metal/post-rock

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Junius

Theological Post-MetalAtmospheric · Heavy · Dark

FRI JUL 24•Castaways

afro house/melodic house

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BLOND:ISH

Ecstatic Dance EnergyTrippy · Sunny · Global

FRI JUL 24•Epiphany Center

house/modern classical/chicago house

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Kate Simko

Minimal House ArchitectSophisticated · Orchestral · Cinematic

DJ Lori Branch

Chicago House AuthoritySoulful · Timeless · Deep

jayah

Smartbar Resident SelectorBubbly · Hypnotic · Eclectic

SAT JUL 25•Old Town School of Folk Music

world fusion/experimental folk

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DakhaBrakha

Spiritual Chaos ProphetsIntense · Hypnotic · Ancestral

SAT JUL 25•Subterranean

post-rock/math rock

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Austin TV

Instrumental VisionariesElaborate · Dynamic · Kinetic

SUN JUL 26•Ravinia

choral/classical

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Chanticleer

Vocal SovereignsEthereal · Precise · Radiant

SUN JUL 26•TBA

techno/ambient/minimal techno

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m50

Deep Curation SpecialistDubby · Abstract · Textured

Grsha

Minimalist Forest-DwellerGlitchy · Tribal · Cerebral

SUN JUL 26•GMan Tavern

noise rock/post-metal/queercore

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Idle Heirs

Heavy Atmospheric ArchitectsDense · Aggressive · Somber

Heet Deth

High-Voltage NoiseHeavy · Abrasive · Queer

SUN JUL 26•Chop Shop

free jazz/experimental rock

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Wendy Eisenberg

Inspired Improv VirtuosoKnotty · Virtuosic · Shifting

MON JUL 27•Subterranean

lo-fi hip hop/alternative hip hop

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Kill Bill: The Rapper

Cloud-Hop SlackerHazy · Nerdcore · Nostalgic

TUE JUL 28•Park West

j-rock/anime

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DOES

Fukuoka Garage RockersDriving · Sharp · High-energy

WED JUL 29•Radius

minimal techno/melodic techno

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Boris Brejcha

Minimal AuthorityRobotic · Melodic · Dark