Making Music Sweeter with Easy Honey: An Inside Look on the Band’s Headline Tour

photos and article by Niamh Nugent Multicolored signs and posters captivate onlookers outside of Subterranean. Energy radiates from band members as they follow us to a quieter space where they will reveal the secrets behind their music. Ending up in a coffee shop, we have the honor to interview band members from Easy Honey. Originating from Sewanee, TN, this indie rock band was created by guitarist and singer, Darby McGlone and Selby Austin. Sharing their … Continue reading Making Music Sweeter with Easy Honey: An Inside Look on the Band’s Headline Tour

On Weird Billboards and Video Games with Powerplant

photo by Josie Stahler Just a few days into their first U.S. headline tour WLUW had the opportunity to sit down with London-based band Powerplant before their show at Empty Bottle. Here we spoke with the band about video games, the London music scene and strangely interesting American roadside scenery.  Interview conducted by: Josie Stahler Josie: Thank you guys for joining me. This is Josie from WLUW. I'm hanging out with Powerplant. Do you guys … Continue reading On Weird Billboards and Video Games with Powerplant

BEACH BUMS AT THE LAKE

Photo by Jack Patton Article by Jack Patton At Schubas on November 5th , Beach Bums came to visit. Boasting over 99k listeners on Spotify and originating from L.A., Beach Bums were on tour just for the weekend, their last show before this being in New York two days prior. According to both their Instagram and Spotify profiles, their music is "mecore". I didn’t know what that was, but it’s a genre focused on celebrating … Continue reading BEACH BUMS AT THE LAKE

Leaving it all on the table: A night with Del Water Gap

photo by Olivia Sigunick Article by Olivia Sigunick With the first snowfall of the season, Del Water Gap hit the stage at Metro Chicago on October 31, 2023. Their electric energy filled up two floors of excited fans on the edge of their seats waiting for the band to join the crowd. Their opener was an artist with a familiar, yet fresh sound, Kristiane. Her angelic melodramatic voice mixed with a low guitar in the … Continue reading Leaving it all on the table: A night with Del Water Gap

Entering The Hypnogogue: The Church at Space

Article & Photos by Aidan Heilman The Church found its origins forty-three years ago in Sydney, Australia, in the year 1980. The band was originally founded by Steve Kilbey, Peter Koppes, Marty Wilson-Piper, and Nick Ward. Between 1980 and 2023, The Church underwent five member departures and four additions. The only original member remaining is the frontman, Steve Kilbey. Ashley Naylor, Jeffrey Cain, Ian Huag, and Nicholas Merideth now play alongside him. The Church has … Continue reading Entering The Hypnogogue: The Church at Space