Fran Interview

Features Assistant Director interviews Maria Jacobson, singer and songwriter for Chicago locals Fran. They talk about her transition from acting to singing and playing music, their new album, and inspirations. 

Produced by Ari Mejia

Photo credit: Reilly Drew

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First Time: First Fling - Roberto Luzuriaga

Roberto moved to Chicago from the west coast three years ago and I’ve been enjoying everything except the polar vortex. He's always been a fan of music, performance and making people laugh, and has been a volunteer and DJ for CHIRP since 2018.

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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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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