Meg Remy is one of the most exciting producers in the indie-rock ecosystem, and nothing showcases the breadth of her talent as effectively as the solo pop project U.S. Girls.

On their debut album as Juanita & Juan, Jungle Cruise, Bag and Powers sound so charming you’ll wish you were aboard their cruise ship.

In new album Defiant Life, Smith plays patient melodies that course inexorably through the open, rolling terrain of Iyer’s subdued, lyrical piano and subtle electronics.

Chicago quartet Third Coast Percussion continue to celebrate their 20th year with this kaleidoscopic all-day event at Epiphany Center for the Arts.

New Constellations make shimmering dance pop influenced by 80s synth bands and R&B, and they sometimes shake up their approachable, easygoing vibes with moodier, more experimental sounds.

Isn’t it irksome that the quote, “Everything in the world is about sex — except sex. Sex is about power.” was misattributed to Oscar Wilde? Alas, that may have been almost too perfect, to have a queer ...