Artist Interviews Brett Naucke Interview

This week Features Department Co-Director Mick R spoke with Chicago-based sound wizard Brett Naucke about his prolific production schedule and the unique instruments and history involved in the creation of his latest album EMS Hallucinations, an album he made at Elektronmusikstudion in Stockholm as a revival of the synthesizer experiments of the '70s. EMS Hallucinations is available on American Dreams Records.

Produced by Jono Lyle.

Photo Credit: Brett Naucke

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Artist Interviews Martin Dosh Interview

For this week's podcast, Features co-director Jessi D spoke with Minneapolis, Minnesota-based mutli-instrumentalist, Martin Dosh. They talk in-depth about the ramifications of the murder of George Floyd, which took place in Dosh's neighborhood, working out the kinks and performing over livestream during the pandemic, the August release of his EP Summertime Time, and the ensemble work on his forthcoming full-length album. You can find his livestreams and videos on Instagram and Facebook.

Produced by Jessi D.

Photo Credit: Kmeron

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Artist Interviews Fat Night Interview

This week Features contributor Eddie Sayago spoke remotely with funk and soul group Fat Night about their new record, quarantine routines, and how the Chicago music scene differs from others around the country. Fat Night's new record Live for Each Other is out via Acrophase Records.

Produced by Jenn Rourke and Eddie Sayago.

Photo Credit: Fat Night

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Artist Interviews Matt B Interview

For this week's Artist Interview Series, CHIRP Features contributor Marjorie Alford speaks with Chicago-based R&B artist Matt B. They discuss his newest album title and personal mantra No Days Off, how his three young children have affected his valuation of time, the importance of a tight-knit family (including his wife acting as his manager), and his active touring life.

Note: this interview was recorded pre-quarantine.

Produced by Matt Barr.

Photo credit: Jansen Bridge

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Artist Interviews Oui Ennui Interview

For this episode of CHIRP's Artist Interview Series, Features Co-Director Mick R spoke with Chicago-based experimental artist Jonn Wallen aka Oui Ennui about his prolific 2020 output, surviving COVID, and the message and inspiration behind some of his recent albums. You can check out all Oui Ennui's official releases and keep up with his ongoing projects on his Bandcamp.

Produced by Jenna Chapman & Jenn Rourke.

Photo Credit: Oui Ennui

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