Artist Interviews BUMMER

CHIRP's Katie Owens met up with the Chicago half of grunge rock band, BUMMER, on a very snowy morning in Logan Square. Over cantaloupe and prosciutto, BUMMER discussed its evolution beginning with Young Jesus, its biggest superfan Whisper George, and touring before releasing an album.

BUMMER releases it’s self titled EP via Toblerone Sunrise Records on April 8.

Produced by: Matthew McFarland

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Artist Interviews Los Campesinos

Alex Dziura met up with Rob and Tom of indie pop group Los Campesinos! before their headling show at the Metro. They talked about not actually being Welsh, bumping into The Dirty Projectors while buying apricot scrub, and wearing your own merchandise at your own show.

produced by Alex Dziura

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Artist Interviews The Welcome

CHIRP Radio's Shelby Hagstrom caught up with Gehring and Jonah of The Welcome at their practice space in West Town. They chatted about The Welcome’s origins, cranking out EPs and its evolution as a band over the years.

The Welcome headlines a release show for its latest full length, Weeknights, this Friday at Township.

Produced by: Shelby Hagstrom and Jenn Rourke

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Artist Interviews Flesh Panthers

CHIRP's Katie Owens made a pit stop in West Town to catch up with local garage punk band, Flesh Panthers. They discussed the moment they fell in love, the downside of using glitter, and the satisfaction of being recognized by Chicago's music community.

Flesh Panthers released a self titled EP on Dumpster Tapes this month and hits the road on an East Coast tour this spring.

Produced by: Jessi D

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