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Artist Interviews BRONCHO

While backstage at Riot Fest 2014, Katie Owens caught up with BRONCHO’s Ryan Lindsey. The singer elucidated the intentional ambiguity in the title of band's second full-length, Just Enough Hip To Be Woman, talked about the French origins of their first single and explained why it's important to have a self-sustaining band.

BRONCHO opens for Billy Idol at The Riviera on February 7.

Produced by Brian Szpak

Photo by Katie Owens

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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.