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First Time: First Stop - Kathleen Kinlin

Kathleen is a writer, event producer, performer, and events gay who has lived in Chicago for 11 years but will always talk about being from Texas. They produce Resilient, a charity show benefitting survivors of sexual violence in Chicago.

Kathleen is also published with The Queer Foundation, Scout and Birdie, The Herald-Zeitung, and Seguin Gazette, among others. Their short film, The Last Day, was the winner of Eleven 04's Production Grant. Kathleen is currently assembling a poetry chapbook.

The First Time is a live lit and music series recorded at Martyrs in Chicago's North Center neighborhood. Each reader tells a true first tale, followed by any cover of the storyteller's choosing, performed by our house band, The First Time Three.

The First Time is hosted by Jenn Sodini. Production by Andy Vasoyan and Executive Producer Bobby Evers. Podcast produced by Andy Vasoyan. Recorded by Tony Baker.

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Artist Interviews Emily Haden Lee Interview

This week, Features contributor Sophia Ramirez speaks with Emily Haden Lee, a singer-songwriter and artist originally from Missouri who is now based in Chicago. They discuss her new album, The Woman I Would Be, and how her pregnancy has affected its release, how her grief surrounding the loss of her father and brother have shaped her writing, and collaborating with her husband on the album.

"I think I'm glad that I have finished this album before I'm having a child and moving into this new chapter of mine [...] Releasing this music, I feel like I'm sort of releasing that time in my life." - Emily Haden Lee

Produced by Sophia Ramirez.

Photo Credit: Sarah Elizabeth Larson

For a transcript of this interview, visit the blog.

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Artist Interviews Alenia Interview

This week, Features director Marjorie Alford speaks with Angel Lunetta of Chicago-based ethereal experimental metal band Alenia. They discuss the band’s inception and current line-up, their song writing process, Angel’s one woman production company Voodoo Masochist Productions, and advice for artists looking to break into the scene.

"I think it’s very important to be patient with yourself because being an artist, any type of artist, is a whole process." - Angel Lunetta of Alenia

Produced by Marjorie Alford.

Photo Credit: 106 Fever

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Artist Interviews Mother Fortune Interview

This week, Features contributor Liz Mason speaks with vocalist and multidisciplinary artist Shami of Mother Fortune, a Chicago-based five-piece hip hop cooperative. They discuss Shami's elaborate and intentional stage presence, the band's collaborative songwriting process, and his work on the online sex positive zine, Zig Zag Sex Mag.

"I'm just fortunate to be one of the gears in this clock that is Chicago music." - Shami of Mother Fortune

Produced by Liz Mason.

Photo Credit: Lex Vasquez

For a transcript of this interview, visit the blog.

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Artist Interviews Joel Styzens Interview

This week, Features contributor Sophia Ramirez speaks with multi-instrumentalist, composer, educator, recording artist & hearing conservation advocate Joel Styzens. They discuss the collections of quiet moments that make up his newest release, Resonance, and how his battle with tinnitus helped him discover his voice as a composer.