The Good Girls are a dynamic DJ collective hailing from Chicago, featuring the pioneering Lori Branch, the wunderkind VITIGRRL, and the trailblazing Lady D. As DJs, producers, and educators, they empower women, LGBTQ+, and POC artists by creating inclusive spaces and sharing their infectious love for music.
Formed in March 2020, this trio boasts a combined four decades of musical expertise. Their mission is to make the world more intentional, inclusive, and equitable while delivering music that moves your feet and stirs your soul. They're not just good for girls; they're good.
LORI BRANCH
DJ Lori Branch (Lora Branch) has been spinning House Music since before most modern DJs were even a twinkle in their parent's eyes. As a pioneer in her field, Lori's contributions have been understated globally until recently, when the renowned Honey Dijon cited her as a key inspiration.
Lori, a Chicago native, emerged as a trailblazer in the House Music community at a time when female DJs were a rarity. Widely regarded by connoisseurs as one of the greatest DJs in Chicago, regardless of gender, Lori's unique style and passion continue to set her apart. Witnessing her live is an unforgettable experience, as she still brings an undeniable energy to every set. In 2014, Lori was inducted into the Chosen Few's House Music Hall of Fame, named in honor of the legendary Frankie Knuckles. Beyond the decks, she is a writer, documentarian, and radio host.
Lori's solo career boasts residencies at numerous Chicago clubs and opening sets for artists like Meshell Ndegeocello, Lauryn Hill, Arrested Development, and A Tribe Called Quest. She has co-produced music for independent films and created television projects such as "Kevin's Room," "40th: The Story of Roberts Temple," and the "Rap-it-Up Chicago" series. As one of the first women to DJ in Chicago's House Music scene, Lori has been featured in various documentaries, articles, and TV specials.
Lori describes her love of music as a "life-affirming, artistic extension" of herself. She currently co-hosts the Vintage House radio program on WNUR 89.3FM Evanston Chicago and WNUR.org, and serves on the board of The Modern Dance Music Research and Archiving Foundation. "My family keeps me grounded in truth, my music keeps me moving in all the right directions."
LADY D
DJ Lady D (Darlene Jackson) delivers electrifying sets of house, disco, tech-house, and open-format across the globe, captivating audiences at major events and festivals such as ARC, North Coast, Westfest, Noise Pop, Summerfest, Chosen Few, Wanderlust, SXSW, and Lollapalooza.
Lady D’s appeared in documentaries like Slipcue, Godfather of Disco, Girl, The War on Disco, and in campaigns for The Chicago Public Library, CSO, and The City of Chicago. In 2016, she was highlighted in the book Disco Demolition alongside music icons like Chaka Khan and Nile Rodgers. Lady D curated Disco’s Revenge, a popular monthly event in Chicago, and has held residency at most major nightclubs in Chicago.
With nearly two decades of international and Chicago club performances, Lady D has built a devoted following, earning a reputation as a thrilling headliner and a trailblazer for Black women in electronic music. She owns and operates D'lectable Music, a premier house music label and marketing group. She also curates events, produces and remixes music, and provides program consultation and music supervision for various projects.
Lady D’s influence extends to radio, where she is a featured mixer every fourth Friday of the month on Vocalo.org’s DJ series (91.1 FM-Chicago) and 88.9 Radio Milwaukee. In 2023, she was elected as a Governor of the Recording Academy’s Chicago Chapter, championing outreach and professional development within the music community. Lady D continues to be one of Chicago’s most beloved and in-demand music personalities.
VITIGRRL
VITIGRRL (Hannah Viti) is a proud Chicagoan, radical, queer femme who believes in the transformative power of music to help us feel at home in our bodies. She started DJing in 2018, but her passion for music selection began years earlier at her college radio station. Viti currently holds residencies at the award-winning queer dance party Slo’ Mo and is the founder of I-94, a mix/event series that champions and uplifts the next generation of DJs and artists from Chicago and Detroit. And this summer, she will launch her new residency with CTRLZORA, Deep Joy.
Viti creates genre-bending soundscapes full of passion and power, blending classic Chicago House, Detroit Techno, UK Garage, Funk, Soul, Disco, R&B, and more. From Chicago’s Smartbar to Millennium Park and clubs across the country, including Spot Lite in Detroit and Jupiter Disco in Brooklyn, Viti’s energetic sets ignite dance floors everywhere.
In addition to DJing, VITIGRRL is a sound artist, podcast producer, and sonic historian. Sound moves everything around her. In 2020, she graduated from Northwestern University's Sound Arts & Industries Masters program, where she refined her craft, infusing meaning, archival treasures, and musicality into her practice.
