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    Photo Gallery: Wisp at Metro 9/10

    September 11, 2025

    Photos by Finley Harrison On Wednesday night, San Francisco-rooted shoegaze artist Wisp (Natalie Lu) took the stage at Metro on her If Not Winter” Tour with support from hyperpop artist Aldn and pop duo Dream, Ivory. The tour follows the August release of her album of the same name. The post Photo Gallery: Wisp at Metro 9/10 appeared first on WLUW 88.7FM. ... more

    Drop Nineteens Have Filled the World with Dreams: An Interview with frontman Greg Ackell

    September 9, 2025

    Interview by Ciara Rose Belfiore, cover photo by Steve Double WLUW's Ciara Rose Belfiore spoke with Greg Ackell, frontman of Drop Nineteens, in the midst of their 2024 Fall tour. Drop Nineteens formed in 1990 in Boston, and their debut album, Delaware, has become a shoegaze classic. After splitting in 1995, the band reformed in 2022. Ciara Rose Belfiore: What’s it like to experience your new fan b ... more

    Photo Recap: Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts @ HBPNI

    August 28, 2025

    Photos by Finley Harrison On Wednesday, August 27, Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts took the stage at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island to perform a range of fan-favorites, deep cuts, and covers. Their tour follows the release of their June collaborative album titled ‘Talkin to the Trees.' The post Photo Recap: Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts @ HBPNI appeared first on WLUW 88 ... more

    julie makes hearts flutter at their Lollapalooza aftershow

    August 9, 2025

    Article by Ciara Rose Belfiore, cover photo by Jaxon Whittington It’s a Sunday night after a jam-packed Lollapalooza weekend, and yet, there’s still a line around the block at Lincoln Hall. And who would draw such a crowd other than indie darlings Lowertown and julie?  Festival aftershows offer concertgoers the unique opportunity to see their favorite artists in a more intimate setting. Often ... more

    Laid Back in Chicago with Folk Artists Malena Cadiz and Anna Ash

    August 9, 2025

    Interview and article by Audrey Strand On July 31st 2025, I sat down with folk artists Malena Cadiz and Anna Ash in the WLUW studio to chat about their music and broadcast some live songs for our listeners. Both artists are from LA, and were visiting Chicago for a show in Evanston at SPACE that night. Immediately upon meeting them, I felt put at ease by their soft voices and open hearts, chatting ... more