WLUW’s Olivia, Scott, and Elise sat down for a chat with Miranda Winters at Audiotree 2018, and what an honor it was! After the release of her album Xobeci, What Grows Here?, as well as opening for Foo Fighters and The Breeders as the voice of Melkbelly, Winters has had an absolutely jam packed summer. Listen … Continue reading Miranda Winters of Melkbelly Reminisces over Summer with WLUW
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Slow Mass catches up with WLUW at Audiotree Festival 2018
The highlight of my Audiotree Festival 2018 Sunday was undoubtedly the performance of Chicago’s Slow Mass at the WIDR FM stage. And then to top it all off, I got to sit down with these lovely people to discuss their work. Listen below as I chat with Mercedes, Dave, Josh and David about their … Continue reading Slow Mass catches up with WLUW at Audiotree Festival 2018
Diet Cig chats with WLUW at Audiotree Festival 2018
WLUW was lucky enough to sit down with the boisterous and friendly Alex Luciano and Noah Bowman, the duo that make up Diet Cig. A few hours before their lively and empowering performance, we discussed the truth of Diet Cig’s origin story, some of their favorite songs to perform live, and what’s in store for … Continue reading Diet Cig 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 … Continue reading Nap it Up with Chicago’s V.V. Lightbody at Audiotree 2018
Conversation with Jason Balla of Ne-HI at Audiotree Music Festival
WLUW team members Scott Clancy and Elise Mcgannon sat down with Jason Balla, guitarist in the Chicago band Ne-Hi at The Audiotree Music Festival 2018 - They discussed the music scene in Chicago, recording plans, and Jason's solo venture Accessory. Disclaimer: Written below is not our full conversation - which devolved into a back and forth about … Continue reading Conversation with Jason Balla of Ne-HI at Audiotree Music Festival
WLUW Chats with Common Holly at Audiotree Music Festival
Hailing from Montreal, Québec, Brigitte Naggar of Common Holly drove her way down to Kalamazoo, Michigan for Audiotree Festival 2018. We got the chance to sit down and chat with her and her producer Devon Bate about their work on Playing House, Common Holly’s 2017 release. In the interview, we discuss the process of creating … Continue reading WLUW Chats with Common Holly at Audiotree Music Festival
Audiotree Music Festival 2018
WLUW spent this past weekend in Kalamazoo, Michigan at the 2018 Audiotree Music Festival! The festival is put on by Chicago based company Audiotree and brings indie rock and folk acts from across the US (and Canada), including some Chicago bands and WLUW favorites. Check out our coverage below of the different sets we saw and some pictures … Continue reading Audiotree Music Festival 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 … Continue reading 5 Must See Acts At Audiotree Music Fest