Alex and the XO’s

(this piece was published by Planet JH Weekly)Indie-pop and alternative quintet Alex and the XO’s formed at Illinois State University in 2011. Backed by Ryan Ristucci (guitar, vocals), Trenton Perry (mandolin), Storm Angone (bass), and Joe Brandenburger (drums), front woman Alexandra Fisher (lead vocals, ukulele, guitar) brings an articulated, Alanis Morissette vocal delivery of jangly pop melodies and at times, rock n roll energy. Venturing west for what looks like their first tour in the area, the XO’s have a spectrum of haunting to catchy tunes for their Jackson debut. Alex and the XO’s, 10 p.m. Tuesday at Pinky G’s. Free. 733-1500.