Major Murphy Chats with WLUW at Audiotree Festival 2018

Do you ever wish you were on the beach? But it's the dead of winter and 10 degrees outside? A simple fix to those winter time blues is Major Murphy's music! The sunny and beach-y trio hail from Grand Rapids, Michigan and played at Audiotree Music Festival this past weekend. They were a delight to watch and even more of a delight to chat with. WLUW sat down with Jacob, the vocalist and guitarist, from … Continue reading Major Murphy Chats with WLUW at Audiotree Festival 2018

Nap it Up with Chicago’s V.V. Lightbody at Audiotree 2018

Getting to sit down with Chicago’s V.V. Lightbody at Audiotree 2018 was an absolute delight. As we chatted over sandwiches on a lovely Saturday afternoon, Vivian McConnell shared some insight on her latest record Bathing Peach, as well as her appreciation for the support of fellow musicians within the Chicago music community. She spoke with us about her coining of the term “nap-rock,” which she uses to describe her music. With dreamy flute flutters woven … Continue reading Nap it Up with Chicago’s V.V. Lightbody at Audiotree 2018

5 Must See Acts At Audiotree Music Fest

In the heart of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Arcadia Creek Festival Place is home to the annual music fest, with a killer 2018 lineup that’s chock full of Chicago native bands due to Audiotree’s Chicago roots. Audiotree Music Festival is an event that packs quite the punch in a short span of time. The smaller size of venue and the specially curated acts are some of the things that makes Audiotree fest so unique. It goes without … Continue reading 5 Must See Acts At Audiotree Music Fest