JOSE GONZALEZ IN CONCERT:For more than a decade Swedish folk artist Jose Gonzalez has proven there's beauty in simplicity with his intimate, no-frills live performances. Though he's occasionally augmented by a percussionist, string section, or backing vocalist, he often performs with just an...

JOANNA NEWSOM IN CONCERT:Over the past decade indie folk icon Joanna Newsom has parlayed her idiosyncratic sound into Top 40 success, an impressive feat for a classically trained harpist whose unique compositions incorporate everything from Appalachian music to avant-garde modernism. Newsom’s songwr...

JEREMY ENIGK IN CONCERT:Singer-songwriter Jeremy Enigk is considered a progenitor of emo music, and his influence on the genre is immediately apparent at his heart-on-sleeve live shows. The former Sunny Day Real Estate frontman's passionate vocals and off-kilter melodicism carry over to his solo...

Jenny Lewis uses her superb songwriting and clever lyricism to guide her through exquisite explorations of country, indie, and pop. Her child-like vocals imbue each song with an unblemished purity, though the heartrending lyrics of songs like “She’s Not Me”, “Rise Up with Fists”, and “Acid Tongue” r...

JEFF THE BROTHERHOOD:Nashville-based sibling duo JEFF the Brotherhood is one of the most entertaining acts in indie rock, beloved by fans around the world for their infectious energy, flippant attitude, and antic-filled live shows. The pair's guitar-heavy, psych-inspired take on rock and roll is...

Jason Mraz left his Virginia hometown right after high school and struck out for New York City to find his fame and fortune. Honing his skills by busking on the streets in the Big Apple, Jason decided that perhaps this line of work could be performed in a nicer climate. Next stop: San Diego, and soo...

JANE’S ADDICTION IN CONCERT:Alternative rock pioneers Jane’s Addiction have awed fans with superior musicianship and over-the-top showmanship for more than three decades, and they’re still going strong. The band's potent blend of alt-rock, metal, and punk is pure sonic boom and their live shows ...

JACK AND ELIZA IN CONCERT:It's endless summer with indie pop duo Jack and Eliza, whose layered harmonies and nostalgic lyrics evoke breezy drives down the coast. Standout singles "Hold The Line" and "Secrets" take cues from '60s psychedelia and doo-wop vocals, earning the duo...

It’s all about the voice with Norwegian singer Ane Brun. Sure, there are also her exquisite songs, which run from melancholy and jazzy right through to playful, sunny pop and, of course, her wicked dance moves (check the whip-smart choreography in the video to latest single “Directions”). But it’s A...

It takes a masterful songwriter to tell heart-wrenching tales with a sense of humour, and John Grant does just that. His strong baritone bleeds frank, confessional lyrics with generous honesty and musical eloquence. Formerly of Colorado’s The Czars, Grant has emerged from a difficult past to deliver...