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Girlpuppy chats about Riot Fest, Taylor Swift, and her new EP

September 18, 2021

Interview conducted by: Nyah Brizard Photography by: Emily Schwarz Girlpuppy, 22-year-old Atlanta-based singer-songwriter, Becca Harvey,  just released her debut EP “Swan” last month. The EP is full of the soft airy sound she showcased in her earlier released song “For You”. With deep cutting lyricism about the plights of love in your 20’s and just The post Girlpuppy chats about Riot Fest, T ... more

Tomberlin talks New York, her community, and a new record at Pitchfork

September 17, 2021

Interview and photography by: Makenzie Creden Sarah Beth Tomberlin started off day three of Pitchfork with a soft, intimate performance on the green stage. Tomberlin was added to the lineup, as she’s touring with Andy Shauf who also plays the festival, after Cassandra Jenkins dropped. She opened her set with a new song and played The post Tomberlin talks New York, her community, and a new record ... more

Hop Along’s Pitchfork Aftershow: A Show Worth Skipping Bedtime For

September 16, 2021

Article by: Milo Keranen After a music-filled Saturday in Union Park, Varsity and Hop Along brought their lively performances to the Metro in Wrigleyville. Many of the concert go-ers were coming directly from Pitchfork, others just to see the bands for the evening. Many exhausted and few well-rested fans filled both the balcony and the The post Hop Along's Pitchfork Aftershow: A Show Worth Skippi ... more

The Beauty From Heartbreak: A talk With Burr Oak

September 14, 2021

Photo By Alexa Viscius Conducted by Jess Dominguez Over a month ago, Chicago based artist Burr Oak released their debut album Late Bloomer. Songwriter Savanna Dickhut is the voice behind indie folk band Burr Oak, as well as a preschool teacher. Savanna shared with WLUW what influences her songwriting filled with imagery, beauty, and heartbreak.  The post The Beauty From Heartbreak: A talk Wi ... more

A Zine: WLUW Covers Pitchfork 2021

September 14, 2021

Pitchfork Music Festival is back, and we covered it so you won't miss a thing (or so that you can relive the three days of music). Check out our zine below for coverage on all our favorites: The post A Zine: WLUW Covers Pitchfork 2021 appeared first on WLUW 88.7FM. ... more