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    Minami Deutsch Revives Krautrock at Empty Bottle

    April 17, 2024

    Music lovers both young and old gathered at Empty Bottle on Friday, April 12 to enjoy a night of consciousness-expanding psychedelic jams, and to enjoy a beer or two as well. The show began at 10pm, so many concertgoers smartly waited in the pizza restaurant next door, enjoying lovingly crafted slices of sicilian pizza in anticipation of a night of distorted guitars and drums.  First to take the s ... more

    Real Estate Takes Over Thalia Hall

    April 16, 2024

    The indie rock band Real Estate is made up of New Jersey musicians Martin Courtney, Matthew Mondanile, Alex Bleeker, and Jackson Pollis. The wonderful artists work together to create groovy, chill, dreamy rock. They got together for the first time in 2008 and since then they have released six albums and many singles and EPs. By the time of their performance in town at Thalia Hall, the band had see ... more

    Reaching Heaven with Mannequin Pussy

    April 15, 2024

    Article by Josie Stahler Any other Wednesday night would include a monotonous evening of routine, but last week at Thalia Hall was anything other than ordinary. Mannequin Pussy and their opener Soul Glo shook the walls and opened the pit for an unforgettable Wednesday evening in Chicago. Opening for Mannequin Pussy was Philadelphia based Soul Glo. Members Pierce Jordan, GG Guerra, and TJ Stevenson ... more

    Jeff Rosenstock’s Biggest Show: HELLMODE at The Salt Shed

    April 15, 2024

    Article and photos by Mia Thompson On the night of April 11 at The Salt Shed, Jeff Rosenstock was faced with the largest crowd he had ever headlined for, and they had been waiting for him. In September of 2023, D.I.Y. artist Jeff Rosenstock released his fifth studio album, Hellmode, and embarked on a raucous, cross-country tour. Split into two halves, the tour started with an East Coast and Midwes ... more

    In Conversation With Mini Trees

    April 15, 2024

    Last week, Mia Thompson of WLUW had a chance to chat with Lexi Vega of Mini Trees aheadof their show at Schubas with Eliza McLamb. Earlier this year Mini Trees celebrated the releaseof EP Burn Out and have been touring with McLamb since November. Mia and Lexi discussedsong writing and storytelling, creative collaboration, cream cheese hotdogs (yuck) and more.Listen and read below! Mia: Hey, this i ... more