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CHIRP Podcasts
Artist Interviews Jaimie Branch Interview
Jaimie Branch is an accomplished jazz trumpeter and composer from Long Island, who once upon a time called Chicago home. For this week's episode of the CHIRP Radio Artist Interview Series, Features Co-Director Mick R. caught up with Jaimie to talk about latest album Fly Or Die Live, her connections to Chicago, and how she balances her singing with her trumpet playing on her song "Prayer for Amerikkka pt 1 & 2."
"Music is on the side of beauty. We need to put it into the world however we can." - Jaimie Branch
Fly Or Die Live is available from International Anthem.
Produced by Mick R.
Photo Credit: Abdesslam Mirdass
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Artist Interviews CHIRP Docs: Sober 21
Sober 21 is a compendium of essays by and interviews with 21 sober musicians. Elia Einhorn, formerly of The Scotland Yard Gospel Choir, curated the collection as a tool specifically for musicians who are seeking sober voices and perspectives in an often challenging and addiction-enabling industry. The zine is free for download through The Creative Independent.
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, Elia recommends the following resources:
Interview and production by Jessi D.
Photo Credit: Elia Einhorn
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Artist Interviews La Armada Interview
Paul and Jon of the Chicago-based hardcore band La Armada discuss their band's origins in the Dominican Republic, their migration to the United States, the Latin roots of their sound, and cultural and religious origins of the cover art for their new EP Opías. Interview by Features Co-Dirrector Mick R.
Buy Opías from Mal De Ojo Records.
Produced by Mick R.
Photo Credit: La Armada
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Artist Interviews Ifeanyi Elswith Interview
This week, Features Co-Director Jessi D speaks with Chicago-based artist Ifeanyi Elswith. They discuss themes of self-care and setting personal boundaries in her music, being inspired by Sharon G. Flake's novel The Skin I'm In, and releasing an album, Everything Festyle, during the pandemic.
Produced by Jessi D
Photo Credit: Maseo
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Artist Interviews Jyroscope Interview
Dominic "I.B. Fokuz" Pettis EL of Chicago hip hop group Jyroscope goes deep on the history of his collaboration with bandmate Robert "Collasoul Structure" Moman, explains the origins of their name, and provides illuminating insights into their new EP and collaboration with producer Montana Macks titled Happy Medium. Interview by Mick R.
Jyroscope's Happy Medium is available on Bandcamp.
Produced by Mick R.
Photo Credit: Jason Neloms
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