Photo by Peter Emmett via Half Gringa's Spotify Written by Avalon Smith On a Sunday night in Sleeping Village, audience members excitedly gathered in the bar awaiting the EP release show for Half Gringa’s January EP, Ancestral Home. The intimate venue was the perfect setting for their soulful and introspective sound, promising an evening of captivating music and heartfelt performances. Sunday scaries forgotten, fans gathered into the venue, after grabbing a drink and buying some … Continue reading An Ancestral Home With Half Gringa
Interviews
Interviews that our staff and DJ have conducted.
Diving into songwriting, The Fish Song, and moving to Nashville with Olivia Barton
Photo Via Olivia Barton's Instagram Interview by Clara Copps On Friday and Saturday evenings in Uptown it’s not uncommon to see a line forming outside the Riviera Theatre in anticipation of the evening’s musical lineup, and this weekend was no exception. When me and my friends arrived for the Lizzy McAlpine concert, there was a line of people around the block waiting for the doors to open. We could feel the excitement in the air, … Continue reading Diving into songwriting, The Fish Song, and moving to Nashville with Olivia Barton
A Conversation with Doom Flower
Interview by Ian Keller WLUW sits down with Bobby and Jess of Doom Flower to discuss their latest album 'Limestone Ritual,' how Doom Flower came to be, and the connection between music and film. https://youtu.be/sJ3cy6MuqAA Check Out Doom Flower's latest record Limestone Ritual below! https://open.spotify.com/album/3G3E3NfaMTAkiIwjAvkpOO?si=mAWpqamNQZ2dm-wQlwqIgA Photos by Jess Price Audio by Ian Keller
Background And Basslines With Will Joseph Cook
WLUW’S Bri Guntz had a conversation with Will Joseph Cook prior to his show at Schubas. The English artist explains the ever-changing music scene and how TikTok played a role in his career. Additionally, Cook talks about his most recent single MF Bassline and his relationship with music. Photo by Diego L. Pedroza Interview by Bri Guntz What's your musical, background? How did you get started? I started playing guitar when I was like 13 … Continue reading Background And Basslines With Will Joseph Cook
The Sound of koleżanka’s Mind at SXSW 2023
Kristina A.K.A. koleżanka met up with Aly of WLUW to discuss the writing process of her album 'Alone with the Sound the Mind Makes,' the unexpected influences behind it, and the origins of koleżanka. Check out the interview Below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lMaLQxBdaY Make sure to check out koleżanka on instagram and her most recent album, 'Alone with the Sound the Mind Makes' below! https://open.spotify.com/album/1uEqnE6jgWDkG52nTQGSLR?si=_vhCWt-1SYiFH4cO476QGw Interview conducted by Aly Westrin Audio and video done by Ian Keller