Chatting with the star of Northwestern’s music scene

Stereolab / Laetitia Sadier (vocals). Photo by the author.
Without knowing anything else, the name Stereolab conjures images of horn-rims and lab coats in a room full of neon beakers emitting bubbly harmony in stereo. “Experimental” certainly seems to belong somewhere in a description if they are a rock group. So a guess that “Stereolab” might [...]

Their concert at the Vic finds band more focused than at Dillo Day 2008.

The Silver Jews’ David Berman.

There are two types of indie rockers: musicians who try to become poets, and poets who try to become musicians. While many Northwestern students traveled to the Riviera on Friday to see a band that falls into the former category, the latter was on display the same night at the Metro. [...]

Ray Montagne blends the blue-collar, the lyrical and the romantic.

Bands played Friday at Delta Upsilon to raise money for Relay for Life.

Dave Monks of Tokyo Police Club. Photo by Spencer Kornhaber.

Expect to clap a lot at a Tokyo Police Club show. You’ll probably clap for the opening acts a few times. You’ll clap when TPC’s drummer Greg Alsop comes on stage to move his set around. You’ll clap when the lights dim. [...]

Stars and French Horn Rebellion, sponsored by One Voice, raised awareness of human trafficking on Norris’ East lawn with a sublime concert.

It’s obvious why this curly-haired British cutie always sells out his fun, far-fetched shows.

Metalocalypse’s Dethklok caps off their mini university tour at Tech Auditorium.

Live at the Vic, the Giants play both roles equally well.

Ska-punk band Deal’s Gone Bad performs Sunday at the Congress Theatre.

Costello didn’t play “Alison,” for one.

The Canadian band delighted last Wednesday at the Metro.

The Black Lips is the Devil’s music for sure.