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Artist Interviews Mucca Pazza

CHIRP's Cher Vincent sat down with Mucca Pazza's Dave Smith and Ronnie Kuller at their Logan Square rehearsal space, discussing the history of the band, the latest album, L.Y.A., and what the future holds for this merry band of freaks.

Mucca Pazza celebrates their 10th anniversary and the release of their fifth album; L.Y.A., out on Leather Bus, at Lincoln Hall this Halloween.

Produced by Eugene Cabanban

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First Time First Fight - Ian Belknap

Contains explicit language

Ian Belknap is the Founder and Overlord of WRITE CLUB. He teaches creative writing and storytelling at StoryStudio Chicago, Second City, and elsewhere. His solo shows include Bring Me the Head of James Franco, That I May Prepare a Savory Goulash in the Narrow and Misshapen Pot of HIs Skull, and Wide Open Beaver Shot of My Heart: A Comedy With a Body Count, and he's performed in just about every Chicago live lit show you could name.

Podcast produced by Dan Epstein and recorded by Meg Ritter Alles

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Artist Interviews Skaters

CHIRP's Katie Owens met up with New York's Skaters at Riot Fest 2014 where they expressed their fondness for The Orwells, reminisced about getting in trouble with the cops in Columbus, and gave the inside scoop on their zine Yonks.

Skaters' debut album, Manhattan, is out now via Warner Bros. Records.

produced by Ben Buddig

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Artist Interviews Dum Dum Girls

Dum Dum Girls front woman, Dee Dee took a moment to chat with CHIRP’s Katie Owens at Pitchfork Fest 2014. Dee Dee discussed how self-awareness contributed to Dum Dum Girls' latest full-length Too True, feeling imprisoned by her vocal injury and shed light on her foremost compulsion. Dum Dum Girls released Too True in January on Sub Pop and play Metro on Friday, Oct. 24.

produced by Emily Osborne

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Artist Interviews The Breathing Light

A sunny afternoon chat at Oz Park with CHIRP's Shawna Kaiser takes us to Alabama and back, on the journey of local punks, The Breathing Light. Camille and Yumii discussed origins of the the band, their views on black/romantic punk, how art influences their music and Slash em Up!