Article and photos by: Grey Creek Despite the heavy snowfall, fans gathered at Lincoln Hall to watch an incredible performance by the band Sports. The show was opened by J Ember, an artist from Canada who is joining Sports for this leg of their tour. He played a slowed-down rendition of Someday by The Strokes … Continue reading Sports at Lincoln Hall
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“Happy 312 Day:” Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day with Metz, Melkbelly, Negative Scanner
By: K. Jackson Hamrick There was no line creeping into the alley at Lincoln Hall. My friend Josh and I assumed we were late arriving at 8:30 pm as it said doors were at 8. With there being two openers, we figured this meant that Negative Scanner would hit right at 8. But no. Music- … Continue reading “Happy 312 Day:” Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day with Metz, Melkbelly, Negative Scanner
Ego Slobs and Gentle Comedy: A Conversation with Gustaf
"Its music made for people who are lost in translation, which is all of us sometimes."Lydia Gammel of Gustaf Article and Interview by: Makenzie Creden Brooklyn-based punk group, Gustaf, has hit the ground running since their debut album, Audio Drag For Ego Slobs, released last October on Royal Mountain Records. Since then, they’ve played a … Continue reading Ego Slobs and Gentle Comedy: A Conversation with Gustaf
Feels like I’m Flying: A Night of Energy with Yeek at Lincoln Hall
Article by: Clara Copps Photo by: Matthew Cowen @mattcwen “I’m running out of wind in the windy city” laughed south Florida artist Yeek on a chilly Tuesday night at Lincoln Hall. This remark made sense, as he had just spent the previous 3 minutes jumping around the stage, getting the crowd hyped up to his … Continue reading Feels like I’m Flying: A Night of Energy with Yeek at Lincoln Hall
WLUW’s 2020 Holiday Gift Guide
You can support local Chicago venues, music stores and other organizations this holiday season by purchasing presents (for yourself or others) featured on our 2020 gift guide! This list isn't exhaustive, but here are a few businesses we wanted to highlight. Lincoln Hall & Schubas Tavern LH+Schubas has lots of merch on their site, including … Continue reading WLUW’s 2020 Holiday Gift Guide
Adrianne Lenker Plays Lincoln Hall
Posted by: Andrea Busch Adrianne Lenker walked out with an acoustic guitar and a tan ceramic mug, the first was strapped around her torso and the other she carried in her left hand and promptly set down next to the microphone stand. She stood on the stage alone with a single spotlight on her. The … Continue reading Adrianne Lenker Plays Lincoln Hall
WLUW Presents The Dodos At Lincoln Hall
On Sunday, November 11th, I took a rest from writing course papers to go see The Dodos at Lincoln Hall hosted by WLUW. I arrived just in time for Pool Holograph’s Wyatt Grant subbing in for Palehound as the opening act. While I was disappointed that I would not see Palehound perform, Grant’s impromptu solo set brought … Continue reading WLUW Presents The Dodos At Lincoln Hall
Melting Emo Hearts Around The World – Swearin’ Play The Lincoln Hall
Philadelphia band Swearin' hit Lincoln Hall this past Thursday the 18th in support of the new album Fall Into The Sun, along with fellow Philly rockers Empath. WLUW team members Olivia Cerza, Scott Clancy, and Elise McGannon were there and present to you their account of the evening's concert: Empath Philadelphia seems to be a bit of … Continue reading Melting Emo Hearts Around The World – Swearin’ Play The Lincoln Hall