Interview Conducted by Abby Utley and Ehmed Nauman Article by Abby Utley Imagine an ice cream sundae: it’s a smooth, fully decked out, all inclusive treat for your tastebuds. Now translate that satisfaction to your ears. In one soundbite, you can have it all: a decadent fusion of acoustic guitar and keys that set the [...]
Interview and article Ella Govrik Nashville-based singer-songwriter Madi Diaz has joined Waxahatchee on tour, where she’s brought the audience nothing short of talented artistry and friendly stage presence. Diaz released her album History of a Feeling in August 2021, and the eleven track record takes a deep dive into the grief and rage of heartbreak [...]
Photo by Miles Kalchik By Aly Westrin The Brooklyn band, Gustaf, treated Chicago to a night of fun, punk, and danceable music at the Empty Bottle in West Town on Saturday, April 2nd. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but when I arrived at the Empty Bottle, I knew this would be a home to [...]
Photo by Kevin W Condon By Emily Schwarz The energy in Sleeping Village was unlike anything I’ve seen before. It is very rare that a show sells out on a Tuesday night in March, but when the news of Yard Act making their way through Chicago for the first time broke, it only made sense [...]
Article and Photo by Sarah Cline The weather was finally bearable enough for me to justify arriving an hour early to Thalia Hall and so I did just that. It’s chilly enough that the queue is pretty short, but as we inch closer and closer to the doors opening Perfume Genius fans make their presence [...]
By Erik Anderson We were placing bets as we waited for Godspeed to take the stage. Over/under three songs played was the line. Enjoying longform composition is a requirement for attending a Godspeed concert. With songs often unfolding over 20 minutes, this is not music for the narrow minded or those quick to press skip. [...]
photo by Manda Specht By Justina Cufré The light up signs and delicious aromas of Pilsen decorated the outside of Thalia Hall, and all I could look forward to was the rat-infested show waiting for us inside. I mean, it’s not every night that bands Rat Tally and Retirement Party (Ratirement Party for tonight, haha…sorry) [...]
As March comes to an end, WLUW would like to appreciate the artists that helped us get through the cold Chicago weather. This month's releases did not disappoint us music junkies. Wether you are dancing to Charli XCX or crying to Aldous Harding's folk melodies, WLUW has got you covered. Strawberry - Caroline Loveglow Warm [...]
