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 that almost brought me to tears. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeOPTcvHZ8Q In between sets, fans were impatiently awaiting Sports' performance at Lincoln Hall for … 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- as it said on the website- began at 9. Amateur hour. Happy 312 Day, Chicago! We got beverages (not Goose … 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 U.S. tour opening for IDLES and they’re playing Tomorrow Never Knows. This week we had the opportunity to sit down … 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 latest single “Feels like I’m flying” which was released at the end of October. He continued to bring the energy … 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 t-shirts, exclusive posters and a history book on the venues. Check it out here. https://www.instagram.com/p/CIlW4rSD-LN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The Hideout Our friends at … Continue reading WLUW’s 2020 Holiday Gift Guide