Chicago Live Music This Week: LANY, Floetry, and Hidden Gem Venues

# LANY, Floetry & Chicago's Hidden Music Gems: Beat Map's Ultimate Guide to This Week's Best Live Shows## Your Insider's Guide to Chicago's Music Scene: April 17-20, 2025Welcome to another episode of **Beat Map's Chicago Music Underground**, where your trusted local music insider breaks down the hottest concerts, hidden venue gems, and essential live music experiences happening in the Windy City this week. Whether you're into mainstream pop tours, intimate neo-soul performances, or underground synth experiments, this comprehensive guide has something for every music lover.### Featured Concerts & Major Shows This Week#### LANY Soft World Tour at UIC Pavilion (April 17)Kick off your week with pure **pop euphoria** as LANY brings their critically acclaimed Soft World Tour to Chicago's UIC Pavilion. Doors open at 6:30pm with the show starting at 7:30pm. Tickets range from $50-$100, making this an accessible option for fans of contemporary indie-pop. LANY's atmospheric soundscapes and emotional lyrics have captured audiences worldwide, and their Chicago stop promises to deliver the full arena experience with intimate moments that make you feel like you're the only one in the room.#### Floetry with Raheem DeVaughn & Teedra Moses at The Chicago Theatre (April 18)**Neo-soul heaven** arrives at The Chicago Theatre on April 18 with doors at 7pm and showtime at 8pm. This powerhouse lineup featuring Floetry, Raheem DeVaughn, and Teedra Moses is a must-see for R&B enthusiasts. Tickets start at $60+, but the experience of hearing these influential artists in one of Chicago's most historic venues is priceless. Expect smooth vocals, passionate performances, and the kind of musical chemistry that only veteran soul artists can deliver.### Hidden Gems & Underground Shows#### POLTERGST at City Hall (April 17)For those seeking **intimate vibes** and raw energy, POLTERGST tears up City Hall the same night as LANY, offering an alternative experience for just $20. This underground show represents the authentic Chicago music scene—unpolished, passionate, and unforgettable.#### Mortified Chicago: Minnesota Nice Fundraiser at Lincoln Hall (April 18)Experience something completely unique at this 7pm show (doors at 7pm, $25 tickets). Mortified Chicago transforms cringe-worthy teen diaries, poems, and letters into hilarious musical performances. The Minnesota Nice edition promises Midwestern embarrassment at its finest, all for a good cause.### Beat Map's Top Venue Pick: Sleeping VillageThis week's featured venue is **Sleeping Village on Belmont**—a cozy, experimental space that's become the go-to haunt for hardware enthusiasts and synth heads. The venue perfectly balances intimacy with cutting-edge sound, making it ideal for discovering tomorrow's electronic music pioneers today.### Can't-Miss Event: Chromabeats & Friends (April 20)Head to **DMen Tap** (next to Sleeping Village) on April 20 at 8pm for **A Very Special Edition of Chromabeats & Friends**—and the best part? It's **FREE entry**. This event showcases analog synth magic with the added bonus of late-night munchies. Perfect for the 4/20 weekend, this show represents Chicago's thriving modular synth and electronic music community.### Local Artists to WatchThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.