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Artist Interviews Japanese Breakfast

After one of her showcases at SXSW 2016, Michelle Zauner sat down with CHIRP's Dylan Peterson to talk about Japanese Breakfast. They discussed the thriving music scene in Philadelphia, how Michelle's mom's "meaning making" inspired her songwriting process, and the childhood dog that showed Michelle what grieving can look like.

produced by Dylan Peterson (@tdvsbl)

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Artist Interviews Paper Mice

CHIRP volunteer Amelia Hruby sat down with John, David, and Taylor of local band Paper Mice to discuss the litigious story behind one of their tracks, what it's like recording an album in a school gymnasium, and how many tracks you really need to release an album in 2016.

You can see Paper Mice at the Hideout on 7/21 with Cloud Becomes Your Hand, and Wei Zhongle.

produced by Amelia Hruby (@ajhruby)

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Artist Interviews Yuck

Before playing at the Empty Bottle, Yuck frontman Max Bloom sat down with CHIRP's Jessi D to talk about returning to his parents' place to record another album, making music with Yuck again after other members started side projects, and how his sister motivated him to play guitar better.

produced by Jessi D (@OriginalJessiD)

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Artist Interviews Third Coast Percussion

CHIRP volunteer Eve Szokolai walked across the hall from the CHIRP studios and interviewed CHIRP's neighbors Third Coast Percussion about their recent Steve Reich album and the corresponding app.

produced by Eve Szokolai

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Artist Interviews Julien Baker

Amongst the grackles of Austin, Texas, Julien Baker and CHIRP's Dylan Peterson found shelter from the rain to talk about making type-B music with a type-A personality, "In Christ Alone" in "Go Home," and coming out at church. This interview was conducted at the SXSW Music Festival in 2016.

produced by Dylan Peterson (@tdvsbl)

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