Artist Interviews Jen & the Dots Interview

This week, Features & Production Director Jessi D speaks with Jen Dot of Jen & the Dots. They discuss Jen's prolific Chicago music career in beastii and Swimsuit Addition, her hesitancy to name this new project after herself, her Sci-Fi news writing project set on an alternative Earth, juggling attending grad school and writing a book, staving off the ever present existential crisis with a busy schedule, and Jen & the Dots' first (and possibly only) EP.

Produced by Jessi D.

Photo Credit: Illustration by Oliv Roe, logo by Jen Lemasters.

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Artist Interviews Juice Mazelee Interview

This week, Features contributor Marjorie Alford speaks with Chicago-based mental health advocate, author, artist, actor and producer Juice Mazelee. They discuss the importance of art and quality over quantity, minding your mental health, the social justice climate of Chicago in the summer of 2020, creative outlets and community support beyond his music, and advice for aspiring artists. 

Juice has a new single, "HEY MAMA," available now on all major streaming platforms.

Produced by Jono Lyle and Brian Szpak.

Photo Credit: Juice Mazelee

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Artist Interviews Thou Interview

This week features co-director Mick R spoke with Bryan Funck the lead singer of experimental sludge metal band Thou. They discussed Thou's album with dark folk artist Emma Ruth Rundle May Our Chambers Be Full, the band's recent covers albums, a collection of Nirvana covers called Blessings of the Highest Order, and a general collection of covers called, A Primer of Holy Words, and possible plans for the band to write new music while still in quarantine. 

Produced by Mick R. 

Photo by Craig Mulcahy.

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Artist Interviews William Steffey Interview

This week, CHIRP Radio's DJ Ninja speaks with Chicago mainstay, William Steffey. They talk about his most recent album, ATYPICAL, the release of his single, "So Wrong," the sales of which will be completely donated to the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, his 2020 book Time is a Fine White Lie and his decision to turn it into an audiobook, and going back to school. 

Produced by DJ Ninja.

Photo Credit: William Steffey

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Artist Interviews Custard Flux Interview

This week for the CHIRP Radio Artist Interview we bring you DJ Mike Nikolich in conversation with Gregory Curvey of the progressive rock band Custard Flux. They discussed the recording of his latest album Oxygen and Gregory tells the story of how he restored a 100 year old harmonium to make it. 

Produced by Mike Nikolich.

Photo Credit: Gregory Curvey

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