Artist Interviews Sinkane

Before his headlining show as Schubas, Ahmed Gallab, best known as DFA Records' Sinkane, talked to CHIRP's Jessi D about the therapeutic process that was making his 2014 album, Mean Love. A former collaborator with Yeasayer, Caribou and Of Montreal, Gallab's music combines funk, jazz, country, and rock into a powerfully soulful style that is distinctly his own.

Sinkane will return to Schubas next month to play a special New Year's Eve show with support from the Numero Group DJs.

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Artist Interviews Landmarks

Over brunch at Grandma J's Local Kitchen in Humboldt Park, Katie Owens caught up with three-fifths of local ambient rockers, Landmarks. Stephen, Drew and Matt provided insight into which shows draw the truest music lovers, their biggest band highlight to date, and the history behind Andrew's mane.

Landmarks release their self-titled EP on vinyl this month via Walk-In Records . You can catch Landmarks with NE-HI, The Hecks and Star Tropics at Empty Bottle for their vinyl release show December 1. 

Produced by: Liz Anderson

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Artist Interviews BRONCHO

While backstage at Riot Fest 2014, Katie Owens caught up with BRONCHO’s Ryan Lindsey. The singer elucidated the intentional ambiguity in the title of band's second full-length, Just Enough Hip To Be Woman, talked about the French origins of their first single and explained why it's important to have a self-sustaining band.

BRONCHO opens for Billy Idol at The Riviera on February 7.

Produced by Brian Szpak

Photo by Katie Owens

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Artist Interviews Mucca Pazza

CHIRP's Cher Vincent sat down with Mucca Pazza's Dave Smith and Ronnie Kuller at their Logan Square rehearsal space, discussing the history of the band, the latest album, L.Y.A., and what the future holds for this merry band of freaks.

Mucca Pazza celebrates their 10th anniversary and the release of their fifth album; L.Y.A., out on Leather Bus, at Lincoln Hall this Halloween.

Produced by Eugene Cabanban

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