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CHIRP Podcasts
First Time First Taste - Dave Toropov
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Dave began volunteering for CHIRP Radio shortly after moving to Chicago in the fall of 2011. In his time with the station he has hosted the radio shows 'Ripped Sounds' and 'Slumber Party Massacre' as well as serving in the Music Department as an Assistant Music Director. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Oracle Productions and DJs around the city for parties and fundraisers under the pseudonym DJ Dead Alive.
produced by Dan Epstein and Brian Heath
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First Time First Taste - Carly Oishi
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Carly Oishi is the co-producer of Miss Spoken, a lady live lit show that happens the last Wednesday of the month at The Gallery Cabaret. She's also the former co-producer of Solo in the 2nd City, holds a 5-1 record at Write Club and was named "Wise Woman of the Week" by WBEZ affiliate Vocalo. Currently, she's working on a collection of essays, due out in May of 2017 with CCLaP Publishing.
produced by Dan Epstein and Brian Heath
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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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