Vivian Girls sound is at once a cacophonous, shoegazing wall of noise and a gentle throwback to poppy retro girl groups. They look like the latter, as the three ... read more >>

Chances are you know who Clayton Hauck is, even if the name doesn’t ring a bell. He’s the man behind the camera at most shows, shooting the artists, ... read more >>

Chicago's got a shot to see the best rapper alive, or at least the most famous at the United Center. What kind of intro does one give Jay-Z? Jay isn't just another ... read more >>

If you haven’t heard of Benny Benassi, then you are in for a ride. This Italian DJ has made a huge name for himself especially in the past six since his song ... read more >>

To the naked ear, Air's sound is ambient and sensual. Most have heard these tracks from the scores of Sofia Coppola films, the sound that plays with your ears while ... read more >>

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club have made themselves famous with ice cool sneers and leather jackets. While that may be beyond cliche, their songs have also lent themselves ... 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 >>

For many, the main cultural reference of a banjo is from Deliverance, and if you've had a negative experience with pickin and twang, chances are you haven't returned ... read more >>

Music nerds, get ready to drool. The Magnetic Fields are bringing their genuis to the Harris Theater at Millenium Park this Sunday. The Fields now classic album, ... read more >>

Although it’s a couple weeks away, this electronic music bash is going to be the kick-off to a fantastic spring of electro shows. Dubstep is the hottest genre ... read more >>