Article and Photos by Josie Stahler The last time I saw Wavves live, my boots got torn clean in half in the pit. I had similar expectations for their 2023 U.S. tour with Cloud Nothings and Ultra Q. This time around the sun was just as fun, if not more (and no shoes were hurt in the process). What better way to kick off the summer than a Friday evening at Metro. The energy was … Continue reading Summer Kickoff at Metro with Wavves, Cloud Nothings, and Ultra Q
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Junior Boys: Not Your Average Boy Band
Article and Photo by Jess Post It was a cloudy Thursday night as indie supporters slowly began dropping into the Metro, awaiting Junior Boys. Composed of Jeremy Greenspan as lead singer, bass, and piano lead, John Dark as the rhythmic mastermind, Dale Butterfield on drums, Colin Fisher playing both guitar and saxophone, and Matt Didemus composing synth beats. Prior to the show, I was able to sit down with the talented and friendly Jeremy Greenspan … Continue reading Junior Boys: Not Your Average Boy Band
Junior Boys play Metro Chicago
The faint smell of stale beer hit as me I walked in the Metro to see Junior Boys , Jessy Lanza, and Borys. Once I walked up the stairs to the stage, I noticed the massive amount of synthesizers already set up and ready to go. I threw my earplugs in and stepped closer to the table on the floor below the stage. Borys was standing behind it with his massive amount of analog synths and mixers he used to create once … Continue reading Junior Boys play Metro Chicago