Photo by Aly Westrin WLUW sat down to chat with, singer-songwriter, Allie Crow Buckley. We discuss inspirations, the English countryside, touring, and a love for Chicago. Check out the interview below! Interview by Aly Westrin Do you want to tell our audience a little bit about who you are? Sure. I'm Allie Crow Buckley. I'm a singer songwriter based out of Los Angeles and more recently, sort of the greater London area and I'm here … Continue reading In Conversation With Allie Crow Buckley
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Catching Up With Deeper at Pitchfork ’23
Photo by Drake Sweeney Via Deeper's Instagram WLUW met up with Nic Gohl, Kevin Fairbairn, Shiraz Bhatti, and Drew Mcbribe of Deeper at Pitchfork 2023 to discuss inspirations, their album making process, their best party tricks, and what songs they have on repeat right now. Check out the interview below! Interview Conducted by Sarah Cline and Aly Westrin Aly: So take me back to the beginning of when you individually became interested in music. Was … Continue reading Catching Up With Deeper at Pitchfork ’23
Getting to Know Perfume Genius at Pitchfork ’23
photo by Aly Westrin Before Perfume Genius hit the green stage at Pitchfork fest 2023, WLUW had a chat with Mike Hadreas. We Discuss Hadreas' inspirations, his writing and performance process, and his Tik Tok! Check out the interview below! interview conducted by Aly Westrin I read that you hadn't started writing and making music until around 25. Yeah. Was making music something you always had an interest in? Or did that interest not peak … Continue reading Getting to Know Perfume Genius at Pitchfork ’23
Blondshell Sells Out Schubas Tavern
Photo by Dominique Falcone via Billboard Written by Aly Westrin Blondshell sold out Schubas Tavern during their first headlining tour. The venue was the fourth stop on their tour, but they shared it quickly became their favorite venue. The small venue with quirky decor makes you feel at home. The friendly staff makes you feel even more at home—what’s not to love. If you were in Chicago last Wednesday, you know the weather was far … Continue reading Blondshell Sells Out Schubas Tavern
Can’t Get My Head Around, The Oh-So Talented, Billie Marten
Photo By Katie Silvester via Instagram Written by Aly Westrin Saturday night, Lincoln Hall filled with a crowd eager to see the indie-folk, singer-songwriter, Billie Marten—one of my favorite artists to see live. It was a night of melodic harmonies, heartfelt lyricism, and witty banter. As the opening act, Olivia Kaplan set just the right mood, performing pretty melodies and the thoughtful lyrics off her debut album, Tonight Turns to Nothing, as well as some … Continue reading Can’t Get My Head Around, The Oh-So Talented, Billie Marten