Frank Iero Interview

Features interviewer Sarah Brooks caught up with Frank Iero at Riot Fest. They chat about how Frank changes up his backing band’s name and what the message is behind that, the anxieties of the world and how that translates to mental wellness, and the inspirations behind his latest release, ‘Barriers.’

Produced by Eugene Cabanban

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First Time: First Fling - Danielle Sines

Danielle Sines is a singer-songwriter for Chicago's Impulsive Hearts. She sings, shouts, plays guitar and piano, and records noises on tape recorders.She likes melodies that remind her of summertime.

When she's not dreaming up summery tunes, she's working as a marriage & family therapist, or volunteering for CHIRP Radio or Girls Rock! Chicago.

Danielle's latest release is called, metoo: a benefit for Resilience, a limited edition cassette tape EP with all proceeds donated to Resilience Chicago!

Event produced and directed by Julie Mueller with Assistant Producer Bobby Evers and Host Jenn Sodini. Podcast recorded, produced and edited by Jenn Rourke. Engineering by Ray Quinn.

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Blacker Face Interview

Assistant Director of Features Ari Mejia chats with all five members of Chicago band Blacker Face at the Chirp studio. Tune in to learn about their ethos, inspirations, and the  dialogue that their live performances have with you about race, capitalism, and the need for revolution.  Their new album Distinctive Juju is out October 18th, 2019!

Produced by Ari Mejia

Photo Credit:Hillary Turner

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First Time: First Fling - Ellen Mayer

Ellen Mayer is a writer, podcaster, performer and general media gal about town. She is one half of the team behind the Girl, I Guess voter guide and a  writer/producer for The Hoodoisie, a radical live news show about culture and politics.  Previously she has worked for South Side Weekly, City Bureau, and WBEZ’s Curious City. She is also a recovering music journalist and ex-musical theater kid. She's from Brooklyn and enjoys arguing about the best place to find bagels in Chicago and convincing people not to New York.

Event produced and directed by Julie Mueller with Assistant Producer Bobby Evers and Host Jenn Sodini. Podcast recorded, produced and edited by Jenn Rourke. Engineering by Ray Quinn.

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Generationals Interview

Interviewer Mick Reed chats with Indy rock greats Generationals. They breakdown their new album Reader as Detective, and the depth of their sound. Check them out, and their new album!

Interviewed by Mick Reed
Produced by Robert Patterson

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