The Wisconsin Union Theater is not the typical place for mosh pits, especially at a Sara Bareilles concert. So it was no surprise that although everyone seemed excited for a great show, there was a relatively low-key atmosphere at the venue Saturday while people patiently waited in line to be… Read more »

Before the show began Thursday night at the Alliant Energy Center, I overheard the woman to my right say to her friend, “I saw my first concert here, Sonny and Cher.” It was then that I realized that I would be in the minority as a 20-year-old at an Elton… Read more »

It has been more than 50 years since Paul McCartney, the mop-haired boy with the puppy-dog eyes, emerged as a part of The Beatles. Today he still reigns as an iconic piece of the pop music world. Since his solo debut in 1970, McCartney has grown to achieve even more… Read more »

In almost any classic fairytale, behind the sugary-sweet characters lies a deeper, darker theme to the story. From its cover to its content, Princess Chelsea’s debut album, Lil’ Golden Book, appears to be just the same as a classic fairytale, starting with the image of a cherubic princess and her fluffy… Read more »

The Foo Fighters are like a good wine. Their taste perfects with age. Seventeen years in the making and Foo Fighters’ newest album, Wasting Light, confirms they certainly have not lost their inspiration. The name “Foo Fighters” actually comes from a World War II term used for unexplainable flying flames… Read more »

Lykke Li’s music is about as eccentric as her name, and her newest album, Wounded Rhymes, proves that she never ceases to impress. With a more melancholy sound than her previous debut album, Youth Novels, Li has the ability to mix the angry backbeat of bongos with a taste of… Read more »

DeVotchKa is under the influence of something, and it’s not alcohol. Using inspirations that draw from European folk music, Mariachi and even Bolero music, their sound has culturally diverse and flavorful songs that allow them to differentiate from the music commonly associated with the “alternative” genre. Each member of the… Read more »

As if Iron & Wine could not be even more relaxing, Kiss Each Other Clean would sound most appropriate being softly hummed in the background of a 1960s-style Volkswagen Van. The smooth and charming tones of singer Samuel Beam’s voice make it nearly impossible not to drift off and daydream,… Read more »