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Artist Interviews Rat Chasm Interview
This week, Features co-director Marjorie Alford speaks with Renn Fontana and Lex Gutierrez of Chicago based post-hardcore band Rat Chasm. They discuss the singles Sorry Carly and Wasteland Centerfold, the recording of their album First Feed while Lex was still acclimating to the band, and the struggles of growing up queer.
"If you pay attention to the album as a whole that theme of drowning comes up a lot... I think water is a big part of my life because it's so complex and terrifying. I love the dichotomy that something that can give you so much life can also drain you of your life force as well." - Renn Fontana discussing their album First Feed.
First Feed is out now. Catch Rat Chasm live February 20th at Empty Bliss.
Produced by Marjorie Alford.
Photo Credit: Cori Knox
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Artist Interviews Girl K Interview
This week, Features contributor Josset Yarbrough speaks with Kathy Patino, aka Girl K. They discuss her songwriting process behind her newest release, My Future, her collaboration with Chicago Argentine HEARTGAZE, and her inspriation move from indie rock to glamorous pop.
"I don't know if it's necessarily my dream to be a famous musician, but music itself is my dream and I just want people to hear what I'm making, and I want to have fun making it." - Kathy Patino aka Girl K
Produced by Brian Szpak.
Photo Credit: Alicia Patiño
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First Time: First Stop - James Porter
James Porter is a local DJ, musician and journalist based in the Chicago area. His writings can be found in the pages of the Reader, Chicago and Streetsblog, he can be heard DJing once a month on WLUW, as the host of Hoodoo Party, and he can be seen singing and playing harmonica with the James Dean Joint.
He is currently finishing a book about African-American rock musicians.
The First Time is a live lit and music series recorded at Martyrs in Chicago's North Center neighborhood. Each reader tells a true first tale, followed by any cover of the storyteller's choosing, performed by our house band, The First Time Three.
The First Time is hosted by Jenn Sodini. Production by Andy Vasoyan and Executive Producer Bobby Evers. Podcast produced by Andy Vasoyan. Recorded by Tony Baker.
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First Time: First Stop - Beverly Rage
Beverly Rage is the singer, songwriter, and guitarist of Bev Rage & the Drinks, a Chicago-based queer garage rock band. Bev Rage & the Drinks have been a fixture in the Chicago music scene for nearly a decade and have toured the country with notable acts such as Bully and Pansy Division.
Outside of the band, Bev is a gardener, environmentalist, activist, and lover of pistachio ice cream.
The First Time is a live lit and music series recorded at Martyrs in Chicago's North Center neighborhood. Each reader tells a true first tale, followed by any cover of the storyteller's choosing, performed by our house band, The First Time Three.
The First Time is hosted by Jenn Sodini. Production by Andy Vasoyan and Executive Producer Bobby Evers. Podcast produced by Andy Vasoyan. Recorded by Tony Baker.
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First Time: First Stop - Anthony Spaulding
Anthony Spaulding is a dynamic writer, author, entertainer, and musician. He has conquered the Goodman, Second City, and many venues in Chicago land. See www.anthonyspaulding.com
The First Time is a live lit and music series recorded at Martyrs in Chicago's North Center neighborhood. Each reader tells a true first tale, followed by any cover of the storyteller's choosing, performed by our house band, The First Time Three.
The First Time is hosted by Jenn Sodini. Production by Andy Vasoyan and Executive Producer Bobby Evers. Podcast produced by Andy Vasoyan. Recorded by Tony Baker.
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