Article by: Josie Stahler As a kid, I was not allowed to go to concerts. In fact, my mom forbade me from ruining my ears until I was about thirteen when I begged her to let my dad take me to see Panic! At the Disco. How the times have changed! Ever since I began … Continue reading Adventures in Crowd Surfing: GWAR
Festival Coverage
Coverage of festivals our staff has attended.
Dancing with Dante Elephante
Article and photo by: Justina Cufré The snow outside of Schubas Tavern fell like confetti as the warmth from the inside lured us in. Blue and purple lights onstage illuminated the instruments that would soon be used to produce awe-inducing sounds. Calming music bounced off the wooden floor, walls, and beams as the enthusiastic early … Continue reading Dancing with Dante Elephante
Ego Slobs and Gentle Comedy: A Conversation with Gustaf
"Its music made for people who are lost in translation, which is all of us sometimes."Lydia Gammel of Gustaf Article and Interview by: Makenzie Creden Brooklyn-based punk group, Gustaf, has hit the ground running since their debut album, Audio Drag For Ego Slobs, released last October on Royal Mountain Records. Since then, they’ve played a … Continue reading Ego Slobs and Gentle Comedy: A Conversation with Gustaf
Neptune’s Core: The Local Teen Band You Won’t Want to Miss
Interview by: Makenzie Creden Photos are taken from the band's Instagram Neptune’s Core is bringing young, bright energy to the Chicago music scene. Made up of two sets of teen sisters, the indie rock band has released two albums thus far, with more to come. Their latest album, Evolving, was released in October of 2021 … Continue reading Neptune’s Core: The Local Teen Band You Won’t Want to Miss
Pop Punk Takeover at Riot Fest 2021
Joseph Fran of Knuckle Puck by Ava Butera @_avabutera Article by: Gwendolyn Brown When it comes to pop-punk, Riot Fest surely delivered this past weekend in Douglass Park. Fans were able to see their classic Emo Nite favorites like Mayday Parade and Taking Back Sunday, as well as check out new up and comers like … Continue reading Pop Punk Takeover at Riot Fest 2021
Tomberlin talks New York, her community, and a new record at Pitchfork
Interview and photography by: Makenzie Creden Sarah Beth Tomberlin started off day three of Pitchfork with a soft, intimate performance on the green stage. Tomberlin was added to the lineup, as she’s touring with Andy Shauf who also plays the festival, after Cassandra Jenkins dropped. She opened her set with a new song and played … Continue reading Tomberlin talks New York, her community, and a new record at Pitchfork
Hop Along’s Pitchfork Aftershow: A Show Worth Skipping Bedtime For
Article by: Milo Keranen After a music-filled Saturday in Union Park, Varsity and Hop Along brought their lively performances to the Metro in Wrigleyville. Many of the concert go-ers were coming directly from Pitchfork, others just to see the bands for the evening. Many exhausted and few well-rested fans filled both the balcony and the … Continue reading Hop Along’s Pitchfork Aftershow: A Show Worth Skipping Bedtime For
A Zine: WLUW Covers Pitchfork 2021
Pitchfork Music Festival is back, and we covered it so you won't miss a thing (or so that you can relive the three days of music). Check out our zine below for coverage on all our favorites: