Interview conducted by Jess Post. Audio by Erik Anderson. Camera by Makenzie Creden. Photos by Jess Dominguez. Each year WLUW staff takes a trip to Douglas Park to hi-light some of the best artist performing at Riot Fest. This year was no different as we had the pleasure of chatting with New York based band: Kid Sistr. The indie pop group performed with raw energy when they took the Rebel Stage a few Sundays ago. … Continue reading Kid Sistr talks Riot Fest, Musical Influence, and More!
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Ska Dreams do Come True
WLUW chats with Jeff Rosenstock about going to school with Taking Back Sunday, writing music for cartoons, and Ska Dreams.
In Conversation with Holy Fawn at Riot Fest ’22
Interview by Imani Warren. Photo by Josie Stahler. Holy Fawn is an up and coming band based in Phoenix, Arizona. The band currently consists of guitarist and vocalist Ryan Osterman, guitarist Evan Phelps, drummer Austin Reinholz, and bassist Alexander Rieth. They’ve recently been on tour for their new album “Dimensional Bleed.” None of the bandmates have traveled internationally (except for Canada), so excitement is high within the group. “I’m most excited for the architecture,” stated … Continue reading In Conversation with Holy Fawn at Riot Fest ’22
Artists to See at Riot Fest 2022
Set to take place this weekend September 16-18th WLUW is ready to take on Riot Fest once again. Headliners such as Sunny Day Real Estate, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Nine Inch Nails, My Chemical Romance, and Sleater-Kinny will be rocking the stage all weekend long. Whether you’re looking for some pop-punk acts, OG riot grrls, or up and coming artists, Riot Fest has got it covered. Check out some of our staff’s favorite Riot Fest 2022 … Continue reading Artists to See at Riot Fest 2022
Learning to Love the Stranger with Friendship
WLUW has a chat with Dan Wriggins of Friendship.