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miya folick @ the riviera
@sasharodriguez Miya Folic, singer-songwriter from California, is currently on tour supporting the iconic duo Aly & AJ. I was able to capture some photos of her set as well which was wonderful! Miya teased the audience towards the end with a snippet of her most recent single “Mommy” and the crowd was absolutely loving it.…
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interview with begonia
@sasharodriguez I had the opportunity to speak with Winnipeg native Begonia aka Alexa Dirks. We talk vulnerability, social media perfection, and Chic Gamine. Watch to see one of my favorite interviews I’ve done so far!
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show me the body @ the metro
Photo taken by Ricardo Adame @ricardoeadame @sasharodriguez Hailing from New York, Show Me The Body brings hardcore fans their latest studio album Trouble The Water. Incorporating elements of hardcore punk and alternative hip hop, Show Me The Body has brought the heat to every show on this tour. Show Me The Body’s World War Tour…
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weyes blood @ the riviera
@colekincart Weyes Blood, also known as Natalie Mering, is a singer-songwriter originally from Santa Monica, California. She gained critical acclaim with her fourth album, Titanic Rising, which was released in 2019 and was named one of the best albums of the year by numerous music publications. Titanic Rising is a beautiful and haunting exploration of…
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big thief @ jefferson theatre
@colekincart Big Thief’s enchanting, yet nostalgic sound attributed to them finding massive critical acclaim with their 2022 album “Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You,” and the energy found on that record translated beautifully into their live shows. Despite this being my third outing at one of their performances, their concert at the Jefferson…
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Lunar Vacation @ Subterranean
@sasharodriguez Coming from Georgia, Lunar Vacation kicks off their fall tour supporting Manchester Orchestra here in Chicago at the Subterranean. They had the local Girl K open for them and set them up for a wonderful 60 minutes of pure bliss. I have a soft spot for indie music and here Lunar Vacation has not…
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for King and Country Interview
By Roxanne Dubose, Voices of Virtue Have you ever CRAVEd* to Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong.*? [[Cue epic battle background music;)]] Well, do it! That kind of freedom is #Priceless*, right! So,just do it! Don’t be shy, Burn the Ships*, onward and forward, and don’t look back! Right?! What Are We Waiting For?*! Well,…
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Joywave @ the Metro
@colekincart “Joywave! The live album…near Wrigley!” This past Friday I had the pleasure of seeing Joywave perform live at the Metro. Due to a handful of reasons, this was a particularly intimate and personal concert for me. First off, I invited my dad to attend with me. I surprised him with tickets for Christmas, so…
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Faye Webster @ Metro
@colekincart Faye Webster performed live at The Riviera Theater in Chicago on Feb 22 and I had the pleasure of being there. As someone who’s been listening to Faye since her debut album, I was extremely eager to see her perform live. Faye opened with “Better Distractions,” the intro track of her hit fourth album–I…
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Soul of Bronzeville
@execboard Quincy Jones and Herbie Hancock Quincy Jones Quincy Jones is one of the most decorated and versatile musicians to date. Jones was born in Bronzeville after his family moved to Chicago during the great migration. One of his biggest musical influences as a child was his mother, who actually had a schizophrenic breakdown when…
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Current Joys @ Thalia Hall
@mantha.maee Current Joys is the indie grunge band that you want to scream to. And cry to. I recall feeling the most main character listening to Blondie walking the streets of Chicago in the dead of winter or blasting Kids with my friends in LA as we cruise down PCH. This was a show I…
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Hippo Campus and Jelani Aryeh @ Riviera Theatre
@colekincart and @amelia.moseman This weekend, two of our MDs here at WIIT had the pleasure of seeing Hippo Campus and Jelani Aryeh perform live at the Riviera Theatre on Friday, February 19, 2022. Starting off the night was Jelani Aryeh, an exciting up and coming performer, hailing from the suburbs of San Diego. Jelani gained…
