Article and Photo by Claire Morrissey Subsonic Eye, a Singaporean indie-rock band, traveled to the United States to tour their new album All Around You, stopping in Chicago on the evening of Thursday, October 19th, at Schubas Tavern in the Lakeview neighborhood. Following the opening band, Cusp, who established an energetic and upbeat atmosphere, Subsonic Eye took stage. A hush of excitement fell over the crowd as ambient tones pulsed through the concert hall and … Continue reading Subsonic Eye: Singapore to Chicago
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WLUW is Hiring!
WLUW is currently looking to hire Loyola students for two roles on our executive staff. The positions are Studio Engineer and Music Director. You can find more information about each position below. STUDIO ENGINEER: WLUW is currently seeking a current Loyola student to join executive staff as a studio engineer. The job includes emailing talent, coordinating live sessions and editing projects for posting on our Youtube and social media. In addition to studio responsibilities, the … Continue reading WLUW is Hiring!
Melbourne Punks CIVIC Talk Tour, Evolving as Artists, and Street Chicken
Interview, Photos, and Audio by Ian Keller Initially conceived in a bowling alley in Japan, CIVIC is a proto-punk inspired band hailing from Melbourne, Australia. The band is comprised of vocalist Jim McCullough, bassist Roland Hvlaka, guitarists Lewis Hodgson and Jackson Harry, and drummer Matt Blach. The band released their latest record, Taken By Force early this year, which was featured on rotation here at WLUW. The band is currently embarking upon their first U.S. … Continue reading Melbourne Punks CIVIC Talk Tour, Evolving as Artists, and Street Chicken
Feeding the Musical Beast with Kim Petras
Photo by Aly WestrinPhoto by Aly WestrinPhoto by Aly WestrinPhoto by Aly WestrinPhoto by Aly WestrinPhoto by Aly WestrinPhoto by Aly WestrinPhoto by Aly WestrinPhoto by Aly WestrinPhoto by Aly WestrinPhoto by Aly WestrinPhoto by Aly Westrin Article by Josie Stahler Who can effortlessly combine experimental beats with pop melodies that retain the aesthetics of equal parts gore and Parisian nightlife? Kim Petras, that’s who. The icon herself played Aragon Ballroom for the Chicago stop … Continue reading Feeding the Musical Beast with Kim Petras
The Art of Eye Contact with Model/Actriz
Photos and Article by Josie Stahler Sunday night brought a lot of noise as Model/Actriz and Conjunto Primitivo played The Hideout, a small house-turned-venue in Bucktown. The cozy two-room space was filled with chattering fans ready to dance. As the overhead string lights went down, the crowd knew it was going to be an evening of pure performance. First to take the stage was Conjunto Primitivo. The duo consists of Chicago natives Cesar Robles Santacruz … Continue reading The Art of Eye Contact with Model/Actriz