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LANY
Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC — Chicago, IL
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About LANY

LANY is a Los Angeles-based indie pop project built around Paul Klein's wistful vocals and atmospheric production. The band emerged around 2015 with a sound that felt deliberately small—lo-fi aesthetics paired with genuinely catchy melodies. Their early tracks like ILYSB and 13 became the kind of songs people find on playlists and suddenly can't stop thinking about. There's a particular mode they've perfected: late-night, slightly melancholic, wrapped in hazy synths and restrained guitar work. Klein's lyrics lean toward the specific and conversational rather than grandiose, which gives LANY a relatability that resonates with people who aren't typically indie pop fans. They've maintained that intimate bedroom-pop sensibility while gradually expanding their production and playing bigger venues, though they've managed to keep the essential smallness that made them work in the first place.

LANY shows feel like intimate hangouts in larger spaces. Crowds are quietly attentive rather than rowdy, singing along to every word. The band keeps things understated—minimal stage presence, focus on the songs. There's a contemplative mood, though the energy builds notably on their more upbeat tracks. Not a lot of banter, mostly just the music doing the work.

Known for ILYSB, 13, Thick and Thin, Current Location, Pancho Villa

LANY + Chicago

LANY has quietly built a presence in Chicago over the years, drawing the kind of crowds that fill mid-size venues with people who actually know the words. Their most recent stop was March 29, 2024 at The Salt Shed, where they ran through the setlist that's become their calling card—songs like 'ILYSB' and '13' hitting different in a room that packed. The band's dream-pop sensibility and Paul Klein's understated vocals have a way of making intimate connections feel bigger than the room itself. Chicago's gotten used to seeing them pass through, and each time feels less like a concert and more like catching up with someone who gets it.

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Live Music in Chicago

Chicago's indie and alternative scene has always had room for the contemplative stuff—the bands more interested in atmosphere than spectacle. LANY fits naturally into that lineage, sharing space with a city that's bred everything from Bon Iver's falsetto to The National's brooding indie rock. There's an audience here that appreciates understated production and lyrics that reward close listening. The city's venues, from smaller spots to mid-size rooms like The Salt Shed, have created a pipeline for bands like LANY who appeal to the thoughtful listener.

Chicago road trip to see LANY?

Stay in Lincoln Park or Wicker Park depending on your vibe—both neighborhoods have real character and plenty of late-night options. Book dinner at Alinea if you're feeling ambitious, or hit RPM Italian for something excellent and less impossible to get into. Spend an afternoon at the Art Institute, then walk along the Lakefront. The city's got enough to fill a weekend without feeling like you're checking boxes. Catch the show, eat well, and remember why you liked this band in the first place.

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