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CHIRP's exclusive artist interviews, conducted on-location and produced entirely by CHIRP volunteers. Subscribe to the feed to receive new interviews with local and national acts every week.
Artist Interviews CHIRP Docs: Dilla Day
On this week's show, CHIRP volunteer Andrew Meriwether tells of the story of a J Dilla Tribute show put on by Chicago's own Charlie Coffeen and Sidewalk Chalk.
See the performance at Thalia Hall on Friday, February 9th.
Produced by Andrew Meriwether
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Artist Interviews Vast Canvas
CHIRP volunteer Jessi D interviews local band Vast Canvas about touring outside of venues, their new EP FckAround, and being a terrible texter in the millenial age.
produced by Jessi D
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Artist Interviews Surabhi
CHIRP volunteer Max Carter caught up with Ronnie Malley and Carlo Basile of local world music ensemble Surabhi to chat about their recent self-titled album, the ways dance and music combine, and what it means to make world music in the current political climate.
produced by Max Carter
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Artist Interviews White Mystery
Alex White of local band White Mystery recently came to the CHIRP studios in advance of her upcoming show at Thalia Hall on January 18th. She chatted with CHIRP volunteer coordinator Jessi D about ten years (and almost 1000 shows!) of White Mystery, what it means for music to be a business, and where her energy comes from.
produced by Jessi D
photo by Diane Alexander White
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Artist Interviews SNST
SNST (featuring Chris Broach of BRAID and Steve Znavor) recently came by the CHIRP studios to chat with Features Director Amelia Hruby about their new album Turn Out the Lights. They discuss the origin of the band, deciding to write more political songs, and how an adult ADD diagnosis changed their music.
produced by Amelia Hruby (@ladyameliaa)
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