Lizzo, Ciara, a mini-residency from Madonna among Chicago’s fall concert highlights

Preservation Hall Jazz Band perform during day three of the 2019 Newport Folk Festival at Fort Adams State Park on July 28, 2019 in Newport, Rhode Island. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images) — The Preservation Hall Jazz Band performs during day three of the 2019 Newport Folk Festival in July. The group headlines Chicago’s Thalia Hall on Nov.4.

After Riot Fest sends summer off with a bang, the music keeps going this fall with just as much eclectic appeal.

From an industrial festival to a J-pop-metal hybrid and Madonna’s mini-residency, there’s something for everyone, plus plenty of emerging talent to get a taste of something new.

Here are some highlights from Chicago’s music scene coming this fall:

Coldwaves VIII: Sept. 19-22, Metro, 3730 N. Clark, 7 p.m. Tickets: $45 for single day, 4-day passes sold out; etix.com. The long-running festival, now in year eight, brings back the glory days of industrial music in the city where it was more or less born. This year’s lineup includes Filter, <PIG>, Nitzer Ebb, Pop Will Eat Itself, Chemlab and many more.

Musican Brittany Howard of musical group Alabama Shakes performs on The Oaks stage during Arroyo Seco Weekend at the Brookside Golf Course at on June 24, 2017 in Pasadena, California. — Brittany Howard of musical group Alabama Shakes performs during Arroyo Seco Weekend festival in 2017.

Brittany Howard: Sept. 20, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $49.50; ticketfly.com. The smoky-lipped Alabama Shakes vocalist hosts a de facto record release party for her debut solo album, “Jaime,” which hits shelves on this day. The record is named for her sister who passed away in her teens and is full of Howard’s personal reflections set to a familiar soundtrack of rock, soul and blues.

Babymetal: Sept. 20, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $53; ticketmaster.com. An unlikely combination of J-pop and heavy metal has turned the female-fronted Japanese troupe into a worldwide phenom. Their cult following has racked up a billion views on YouTube, but the act’s conceptual live production — mostly recently pitting them in a Metal Galaxy — must be seen to be believed.

Singer Jeff Gutt (L) and guitarist Dean DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots perform at Marquee Theatre on March 10, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. — Singer Jeff Gutt (left) and guitarist Dean DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots perform at Marquee Theatre in Arizona in 2018.

Stone Temple Pilots: Sept. 25, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence, 7 p.m. Tickets: $39.50+; ticketmaster.com. After surviving the crushing losses of frontmen Scott Weiland and Chester Bennington, the ‘90s grunge favorites soldier on with new singer Jeff Gutt (of “X Factor” fame) and a renewed energy behind hit songs “Plush,” “Big Empty” and “Vasoline.” Opener Rival Sons seals the deal.

Chance The Rapper Performs On ABC’s “Good Morning America” at SummerStage at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park on August 16, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images) — Chance The Rapper performs on “Good Morning America” in August.

Chance The Rapper: Sept. 28, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, 7 p.m. Tickets: $59.50+; ticketmaster.com. Chicago’s own returns with his debut studio album, “The Big Day,” an impressive 22-track record featuring guest spots from John Legend, Death Cab for Cutie, Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, even Randy Newman. The concert does note “special guests,” so anyone is fair game, though Chance himself is plenty to see.

Lizzo performs onstage during the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images) — Lizzo performs onstage during the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center in August.

Lizzo: Sept. 28-29, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence, 8 p.m. Tickets: Sold Out; ticketmaster.com. With a mix of Missy Elliott’s swagger and Beyoncé’s pop sensibilities, the rapper-singer (recently endorsed by the Obamas) is at the top of the charts in 2019 with bangers like “Juice” and “Truth Hurts” that encourage ideals of feminism, body positivity and self-love.

Yungblud: Oct. 4, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25 (in advance); ticketfly.com. British multi-instrumentalist lives at the intersection of hip-hop and alt rock with music made in the spirit of protest, like “Hope For The Underrated Youth.” With the swagger of Johnny Rotten and an absolutely explosive live show, not to mention attention from collaborations with Travis Barker, Machine Gun Kelly and girlfriend Halsey, he’ll graduate to bigger venues soon.

Ciara performs onstage during Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports 2019 at Barker Hangar on July 11, 2019 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) — Ciara performs onstage during Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports in July.

Ciara: Oct. 4, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $30; ticketfly.com. The R&B singer has had a major glowup in recent years, evolving from saccharine pop on “1, 2 Step” to soulful siren on the 2015 track “I Bet.” Her latest album, “Beauty Mark,” shows her genuine songwriter side, especially apparent in this intimate live setting.

DeVotchKa: Oct. 5, SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston, 8 p.m. Tickets: $32; eventbrite.com. One of the more eclectic groups of the past couple decades, DeVotchKa first found acclaim for their whimsical score to the 2006 film “Little Miss Sunshine.” After a seven-year break, they released the impeccable “The Night Falls Forever” in 2018 with trademark hints of gypsy punk, noir cabaret, surf rock and orchestral flair that comes alive on stage.

Madonna, performs live on stage after the 64th annual Eurovision Song Contest held at Tel Aviv Fairgrounds on May 18, 2019 in Tel Aviv, Israel. (Photo by Michael Campanella/Getty Images) — Madonna performs after the 64th annual Eurovision Song Contest held at the Tel Aviv Fairgrounds in Israel in May.

Madonna:Oct. 17-17, 21, 23-24, 27, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State, 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $135.50+; ticketmaster.com. Nearly 35 years after her debut on the “Virgin Tour,” the queen of pop returns to intimate theater settings for the first time. The trek includes a mini-residency at Chicago Theatre that will celebrate her latest release, “Madame X” that further hones in on her love affair with Latin music and global inspiration.

Sam Fender performs on day three of Lollapalooza in Grant Park on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, in Chicago. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP) — Sam Fender performs on day one at Lollapalooza in Chicago in August.

Sam Fender: Oct. 10, Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $18 in advance; lh-st.com. One of the standout emerging artists at this year’s Lollapalooza, the recent Brit Awards Critics’ Choice winner embarks on his first U.S. tour with a loaded bag of musical poetry that’s as socially conscious as it is beautiful. Songs like “Play God” mix hints of The Smiths, Hozier, James Bay and Oasis (and sometimes he covers them, too).

Tom Morello of Prophets of Rage performs at the Louder Than Life Music Festival at Champions Park on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Louisville, Ky. — Tom Morello performs at the Louder Than Life Music Festival at Champions Park in Kentucky in 2017.

Tom Morello: Oct. 22, Vic Theater, 3145 N. Sheffield, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $32.50 in advance; ticketfly.com. The incendiary Rage Against The Machine guitarist — and Libertyville native — still has plenty to rage about on his newest solo album, “The Atlas Underground.” The album pairs social issues with a soundtrack of EDM, hip-hop and rock and includes collaborations with locals Vic Mensa and K.Flay as well as Gary Clark Jr. and Wu-Tang Clan.

Jinjer: Oct. 22, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake, 6:45 p.m. Tickets: $16 (in advance); ticketweb.com. Metal and hard rock are having a moment in 2019 with Slipknot and Tool currently dominating the charts; Jinjer will soon follow in their footsteps as one of the buzziest debuts in the genre this year. The Ukrainian metalcore-death metal outfit pairs heavy riffs with the unforgettable primal vocals of Tatiana Shmailyuk.

Peter Hook & The Light: Nov. 1, Metro, 3730 N. Clark, 9 p.m. Tickets: $28.50 in advance; etix.com. Best known as the co-founder and bassist in British post-punk/new wave giants Joy Division and New Order, Hook devotes this special performance to both bands. After an opening set of Joy Division material, he’ll play the New Order albums “Technique” and “Republic” in full.

Hozier performs on day one of Lollapalooza in Grant Park on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, in Chicago. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP) — Hozier performs a Lollapalooza in Grant Park in August.

Hozier: Nov. 3-4, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State , 8 p.m. Tickets: $49.50+; ticketmaster.com. Ever since his provocative hit “Take Me To Church” hit airwaves in 2014, Irish talent Hozier has attracted plenty of worship for his deep songwriting style that always comes with a message. A new track, “Nina Cried Power,” features Chicago gospel legend Mavis Staples, who would be a wonderful choice for a special guest at the concert.

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Preservation Hall Jazz Band: Nov. 4, Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport, 8 p.m. Tickets: $30+; thaliahallchicago.com. The accomplished New Orleans jazz troupe, first established in the French Quarter in the 1960s, presents “A Tuba To Cuba” in this special show that celebrates the documentary and accompanying score that followed the band’s trip to Cuba in 2015, which delivered a vast cultural exchange.

Ghostemane: Nov. 5, Metro, 3730 N. Clark, 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $25; etix.com. Halloween horror continues into this week with an emerging shock rock-meets-hip-hop act that dons elaborate masks, plenty of fake blood and choreographs skits based on occultist themes all the while delivering thick beats and industrial fuzz. Openers include Chicago hardcore group Harm’s Way and Wax Trax!-schooled 3Teeth.

Beth Hart: Nov. 18, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $45+; ticketfly.com. From the ‘90s when she made waves as an introspective singer-songwriter with “L.A. Song” to today as a revamped blues singer who often works with Joe Bonamassa and Jeff Beck, Hart is a versatile vocalist who is never short of show-stopping. Her cover of Etta James’ “I’d Rather Go Blind” at the Kennedy Center Honors gala tribute to Buddy Guy is proof.

Billy Strings: Nov. 22, Concord Music Hall, 2051 N. Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Tickets: $25 (in advance); ticketfly.com. The 26-year-old earned his nickname Billy Strings for his aptitude for bluegrass music and early Americana music styles. Rolling Stone has gone as far as to call him a prodigy while the International Bluegrass Music Association has named him an instrumentalist of the year.

Cher: Nov. 27, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $57.95+; ticketmaster.com. For five decades, this Renaissance woman has been a true entertainer, from folk queen to Hollywood movie star to the epitome of pop diva. In addition to her gilded classics like “Believe” and “Dark Lady,” Cher’s latest tour offers tunes from her new “Dancing Queen” album in tribute to the music of ABBA.

Selena Fragassi is a local freelance writer.