Events organized by WLUW.
Photos and review by Kaylie Plauche The world’s favorite underground party, known as Boiler Room, has returned to Chicago in the form of a partnership with The House of Vans. The last time the live event took place in Chicago was in tribute to Daft Punk. This time around, the […]
By: Allison Lapinski One of Chicago’s favorite indie artists, Fran, is set to perform her album release show at the Hideout on Saturday, November 23rd. Fran’s debut album with Fire Talk Records, entitled “A Private Picture,” was released on November 15th to much acclaim. The eight tracks on the album […]
House of Vans saved the day once again by putting on an extravagant FREE event on Halloween consisting of live music performances, an interactive art exhibit, beer, and merch. The event started at 7pm. I arrived early to make sure I would make it inside, since these events close off […]
The House of Vans is set to present a Halloween live show and art showcase featuring The Hu, Doomriders, Lighting Born, along with Visual Conjuring by Dennis Mcnett. The night of Hallows’ Eve brings Vans, Dennis McNett of Wolfbatt Studios and special guest collaborators together to transform the House of Vans Chicago skate space […]
Boy Scouts is an imaginative DIY-indie group from Oakland, California led by singer-songwriter Taylor Vick. This summer, Boy Scouts released their first proper LP entitled “Free Company,” with Anti- Records. The album is packed with soft and sunny melodies, which are placed delicately alongside Vick’s lyrics on heartache and overcoming […]
Photo by Morgan Ciocca Article by Luis Mejía Ahrens I hate to be this guy, but let’s talk ska. I know, it has been years since ska has reached its apogee. The mid-1990s came and went, bringing with them new and exciting forms of music, but here at WLUW we […]
Sept. 13-15 marked the 15th anniversary of Riot Fest at Douglas Park here in Chicago. Read more to see which performances impressed WLUW staffers the most. Photos by Paul Quinn FRIDAY — Caroline Rose Friday afternoon, Caroline Rose and her band took the stage as one of the few indie […]
There’s nothing quite like a little quick trip to Michigan to partake in a beautiful weekend focused on music, art, and community. Read below to see 2019’s Mo Pop Festival through the eyes of WLUW staff members Olivia, Elise, and Allison as we reflect on the weekend’s highlights, some of […]
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