Article and photos by Josie Stahler Friday night at Empty Bottle is usually the place to be for young aspiring indieheads, but this past Friday in particular was set to be even more exciting. Chicago-based Bnny were celebrating the release of their sophomore album, One Million Love Songs with a special record release show featuring ULNA, Kinsella & Pulse and a DJ set from Tobacco City. Walking into the Bottle felt like a dream. The … Continue reading Bnny at the Bottle: An Album Release Show
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Reaching Heaven with Mannequin Pussy
Article and photos by Josie Stahler Any other Wednesday night would include a monotonous evening of routine, but last week at Thalia Hall was anything other than ordinary. Mannequin Pussy and their opener Soul Glo shook the walls and opened the pit for an unforgettable Wednesday evening in Chicago. Opening for Mannequin Pussy was Philadelphia based Soul Glo. Members Pierce Jordan, GG Guerra, and TJ Stevenson ran around the stage, creating this frenetic hardcore presence … Continue reading Reaching Heaven with Mannequin Pussy
Saying It Loud with Enola Gay
Article and Photo by Josie Stahler For some, Sunday means quiet relaxation before the start of a busy week. For Enola Gay, it means bringing down the house at Beat Kitchen. The Belfast crew stopped by as part of their first American headline tour, along with local favorites Low Animal and Rotundos. Opening up the stage was Low Animal, an experimental hardcore group. The five members, consisting of Matthew Meifert, Trevor Burns, Connor McKenzie, Andrew … Continue reading Saying It Loud with Enola Gay
Futurebirds and The Nude Party
Photo and article by Josie Stahler As Chicago is teased by spurts of false spring warmth, it seems everyone in the city is craving the relaxation that comes with good weather. We got a taste of that warm summery soundtrack as Futurebirds, The Nude Party and Fonteyn hit up Thalia Hall for the Chicago stop of their tour. Fonteyn opened up the stage, bringing soft folksy aesthetics and angelic vocals. A UK upbringing felt completely … Continue reading Futurebirds and The Nude Party
On Sweaty Dance Parties and Dogs in Love w/ Frost Children
Interview conducted by Josie Stahler Audio edited by Aidan Heilman This week WLUW had the chance to sit down with Frost Children, a pop duo from St. Louis, Missouri, to talk about their new album, drinking milk on stage, headline tours and vampitarian diets. Josie: This is Josie from WLUW hanging out with Frost Children. Do you want to introduce yourself? Lulu: Yes, yes. Yo, what's up? This is Lulu. Lulu radio. Angel: This is … Continue reading On Sweaty Dance Parties and Dogs in Love w/ Frost Children