Artist Interviews Spaces of Disappearance

Elaine Davis, who performs as Spaces of Disappearance, recently came to the CHIRP studios to hang out with CHIRP volunteer Jessi D. They chatted about the origin of her performing name, writing sad girl songs when you're not a sad girl, and singing into your phone as a songwriting process. They also check in about Elaine's work with Frontwoman Fest, a festival that features local female musicians to benefit Girls Rock Chicago. 

The new Spaces of Disappearance EP, There Is No Loss, comes out September 2nd, 2016.

produced by Jessi D

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Artist Interviews Bloc Party

Bloc Party has changed. Dylan Peterson caught up with founding member Russell Lissack and new drummer Louise Bartle at Lollapalooza 2016 to talk about all the changes the band has seen in the world, in the music industry, and in the band itself since Bloc Party formed over a decade ago.

produced by Dylan Peterson (@_dylanclub_)

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Artist Interviews Vamos

CHIRP volunteer Amanda Roscoe Mayo recently sat down with Chicago band Vamos at the CHIRP studios for an impromptu singalong. And, of course, they answered some of her questions about their music and the local scene. 

produced by Amanda Roscoe Mayo (@AmandaRMayo)

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Artist Interviews Thao & The Get Down Stay Down

On the Sunday morning of Mamby on the Beach, Thao Nguyen sat down with CHIRP's Dylan Peterson before her set at the festival. They talked about the goal behind making Funny or Die videos, the bonds that form from making music with other women, and taking pride in "leaving nothing in the tank." Thao & The Get Down Stay Down released A Man Alive via Ribbon Music in 2016.

produced by Dylan Peterson (@tdvsbl)

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Artist Interviews Supermagical

As their Facebook page puts it, Supermagical is "Music. Babes. Babes who make music. Dancing to music with babes." CHIRP volunteer Amelia Hruby sat down with Supermagical frontwoman Emily Kempf and bassist Zach Moore at the CHIRP studios to talk about this babefest and to hear more about their everchanging line-up, how much fun they have on stage, and what it's like to feel like they're not a real band. 

produced by Amelia Hruby (@ajhruby)

photo by Jason Barnes (two16photo)

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