Lisa White - Music & Concerts Contributor

Lolla after-shows are raining down upon us. But the best pre-show this year is the odd pairing of Devo and Dirty Projectors. If all you know of Devo is "Whip It," ... read more >>

If you're a Jack White fan, then you're probably already well versed in the Southern rock grungy anthems that White and the rest of his supergroup (comprised of ... read more >>

It might be snowing in Chicago, but summer isn’t that far away. With the announcement of the dates for Pitchfork Music Festival, along with the first round ... read more >>

Whether or not you're going to Pitchfork, you can still celebrate with a sweet kick off party at the Bottom Lounge. Toyota is offering up a fine roster of Pitchfork ... read more >>

The kitch cocktails-with-a-manicure joint, Beauty Bar, offers up a rotating cast of weekly djs. And Wednesday is Sweet Treat, where myself and fellow music writer ... read more >>

Last fall TSYGC were ready to hit the road to promote their new release. It was Belle and Sebastien-esqe, hook heavy pop titled ...And the Horse You Rode In On. ... read more >>

Canada is exporting more than poutine, Labatt beer, and their bastardized style of bacon. They've been gaining momentum as a powerhouses of indie rock with the ... read more >>

Once upon a time, OK Go was just another band from Chicago, rocking out as the house band for NPR's This American Life while churning out catchy pop tunes ... read more >>

Janelle Monáe is already a Grammy nominated artist, has worked with the likes of Sean "Diddy" Combs and Big Boi of OutKast, been heralded as the female version ... read more >>

P.O.S. doesn't have the typical hip-hop background, so it's not so surprising that he doesn't make typical hip-hop music. Stefon Alexander started his career in ... read more >>