Artist Interviews Telekinesis

Before his headlining show at Lincoln Hall, Michael Benjamin Lerner (Telekinesis) sat down with CHIRP's Cher Vincent to talk about his contributions to the Pacific-Northwest music scene, successfully getting away from the clutches Netflix and HBO Go, and having radio DJ dads. And they shared a Howard Jones moment too.

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Artist Interviews Frankie Rose

Kate Puhala met Frankie Rose at Township for this exclusive CHIRP interview. The Brooklyn singer-songwriter talked about changing names and styles, being unfairly labeled as a fickle artist, and the problem with Pandora. Frankie Rose opens up the 2013 Pitchfork Music Festival on Friday, July 19th.

produced by Craig Smith

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Artist Interviews Brother George

CHIRP’s Katie Owens met up with Neal Neumann, Sagan Jacobson, and Zane Ranney of Brother George in their practice space in Wicker Park. The Chicago indie rockers talked about writing sad songs that sound happy, milking their first album, and the songs that changed them from music listeners into music makers. Brother George plays the Whistler on June 30th, and City Winery on July 2nd.

produced by Matt McFarland

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Artist Interviews Metz

On May 12th, 2013, CHIRP welcomed Metz to Lincoln Hall, and Cher Vincent was there to interview Sub Pop's DIY darlings. They talked about the thrill of sharing a show experience with a crowd, moving from Ottowa to Toronto, and how much they miss their mothers. Metz is returning to Chicago for the Pitchfork Music Festival.

produced by Matt Rice

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