Artist Interviews Ratboys

CHIRP volunteer Sarah Brooks interviews Julia of local band Ratboys. They chat about the band's song-writing process, the origins of the band name, and the most important thing they've learned on tour.

produced by Robert Patterson

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Artist Interviews Jackie Venson

Jackie Venson of Austin, TX sat down with CHIRP interviewer Cher Vincent and shared her experience studying at Berklee College of Music, and the complex genrefication of her Blues/R&B influenced Rock sound. They dive into Venson’s new EP “The Transcends” and inspirations Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy.

Produced by Cher Vincent @chermusings

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Artist Interviews CHIRP Docs: Dilla Day

On this week's show, CHIRP volunteer Andrew Meriwether tells of the story of a J Dilla Tribute show put on by Chicago's own Charlie Coffeen and Sidewalk Chalk. 

See the performance at Thalia Hall on Friday, February 9th.

Produced by Andrew Meriwether

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Artist Interviews Vast Canvas

CHIRP volunteer Jessi D interviews local band Vast Canvas about touring outside of venues, their new EP FckAround, and being a terrible texter in the millenial age.

produced by Jessi D

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Artist Interviews Surabhi

CHIRP volunteer Max Carter caught up with Ronnie Malley and Carlo Basile of local world music ensemble Surabhi to chat about their recent self-titled album, the ways dance and music combine, and what it means to make world music in the current political climate.

produced by Max Carter

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