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CHIRP Podcasts
Person of Interest Person of Interest: Aubrey Howard
Where: Wicker Park
"Emotionally draining as a lot of it was, I never would give any of that up."
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Artist Interviews Marrow
CHIRP DJ Cher Vincent sat with Chicago's Marrow, three-fourths of which are former members of Kids These Days, in Logan Square's Cafe Mustache. Marrow discussed the band's focal point, how to prep for your first headlining show and cultivating a new sound from unexpected influences.
Marrow released its first EP, Two, in December 2013.
Produced by: Mickey Capper
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Person of Interest Person of Interest: Jessica “JJ” Jaffe
Where: Ukrainian Village
"You can't not become emotionally invested."
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Story Week Story Week Festival: Panel on the Publishing Ecosystem
From Sunday, March 16 through Friday, March 21, the Columbia College Chicago Department of Creative Writing presented its 18th Annual Story Week Festival of Writers. Story Week 2014 offered six days jam-packed with readings, conversations with authors, panels, performances, and book signings at venues throughout Chicago—all free and open to the public.
This podcast features a panel discussion with Donna Seaman, Eleanor Jackson, Inutro Bud, Nancy Zapras, Johnny Temple and Cheryl Johnston.
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Artist Interviews YAWN
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YAWN met up with Katie Owens, just before their set, at the Vans Classic & Chicago party at Bottom Lounge. They shared their love and history of former DIY venue FeelTrip, the benefits of having a recording studio in your home, and spoke about their more complex, moody sophomore release.
YAWN releases its second LP, Love Chills, on Old Flame Records on September 9. If you’re looking for recommendations on who to see at Lollapalooza, YAWN clues you in here.
Produced by Colleen Pellissier
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