pop

  • MAX’s Neon-Lit Black Friday

    Although Thanksgiving traditionally gives American youth a bit of a break from the annoyances of everyday life, the prolonged time with the family that so many of them are currently attempting to rebel against can also often call for a break from “hometown” life as well.  Fortunately, for those...
  • GAYLE: “I’m gonna be a bitch sometimes…” (12/7 at The Foundry w/ Winnetka Bowling League)

    “The biggest thing to know is I’m a 17-year-old girl and things are gonna change in my life.  I’m gonna be a bitch sometimes because people piss me off, I’m gonna fall in love…  My goal is to keep continuing my life and let that inspire my music,” says...
  • Pom Pom Squad and “something fantastical” (11/3 at WCL w/ Nada Surf)

    “If you couldn’t tell from the album, I’m a fan of big productions,” says Mia Berrin, singer, songwriter, and mainperson behind Pom Pom Squad.  This Wednesday, November 3rd, the Brooklyn-based band kicks off their first-ever tour, which has them supporting ‘90s alt rockers Nada Surf, at our very own...
  • Emily Wolfe: “I love to play live, and I love a rowdy audience.” (10/31 at KFN)

    For those still looking for plans for Halloween night, might I suggest Emily Wolfe at the perpetually-decorated-for-the-holiday Kung Fu Necktie?  “I love to play live, and I love a rowdy audience,” says the guitar virtuoso during a recent phone chat, before adding, “We may dress up, we’ll probably play...
  • Magdalena Bay Talk Pop Music (Sat. at B&S w/ Yumi Zouma)

    In an age when it’s become okay for punks and hipsters to listen to Carly Rae Jepsen and Miley Cyrus, there may not be a more unabashedly and unashamedly “pop” artist worth listening to than Magdalena Bay…  The LA-duo, comprised of Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin, churn out something...
  • Nina Nesbitt, Bringing the Pop to Voltage Lounge Tonight

    Unfortunately, Nina Nesbitt’s last US headlining tour was cut one night short.  The Scottish singer/songstress was all set to close out the run with a headlining show at our very own World Café Live on April 30th, which ultimately never happened… Well, tonight Nina Nesbitt is returning to the...
  • Another Side of Caroline Rose (Pun Intended)

    Caroline Rose has been a dear friend of ours (and mine, personally) for quite a few years now… However, for the majority of our friendship, she was known for Americana balladry and roots rocking, which normally placed her at World Café Live.  However, about a year ago I got...