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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 Dark Chisme Interview

This week, Liz Mason speaks with Chicago-raised Latina DJ and Producer Christine Gutierrez and E of Dark Chisme, a Seattle-based dark wave band. They discuss Christine's DJ career in Seattle and how it led to the inspiration behind their performing name, the emotional guidance behind when to write in English and when to write in Spanish, and their comics and zine publishing studio, Really Easy Press.

"I am huge on mariachis and Mexican traditional singers, and I love the way that they sing out loud and you can just feel it in their soul what they're singing. I wanted to capture that in the music." - Christine Gutierrez

Produced by Liz Mason.

Photo Credit: Bella Petro

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Topics: christine gutierrez, dark chisme, liz mason

Artist Interviews PROBLEMS Interview

This week, Features co-director Marjorie Alford speaks with Darren Keen of Chicago one-man electronic band PROBLEMS. They discuss the genesis of his project PROBLEMS, Darren's transplant journey from Nebraska to New York and back to Nebraska, before finally landing here in Chicago, his booking company Personal Space Booking and their upcoming all day fest Personal Space Lost Weekend, the importance sobriety has played in his music career and life, and taking over booking for The Burlington.  

"Coming here to Chicago with some sobriety under my belt and working here in the scene ... doing what I do now it's the realization of a dream I couldn't have had otherwise." - Darren Keen of PROBLEMS on sobriety.

Catch PROBLEMS this Sunday, 01/26 at CHIRP Night at the Whistler, alongside Speed Babes.

Produced by: Marjorie Alford

Photo Credit: PROBLEMS 

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Topics: chicago, electronic music, one man band, problems

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


 

CHIRP Radio · Rat Chasm Interview

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Topics: artist interview, interview, marjorie alford, post-hardcore, rat chasm

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 Futureher 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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Topics: brian szpak., girl k, josset yarbrough, kathy patino

Artist Interviews Billy Joel Jr. Interview

This week, Features contributor Matty G speaks with Ari and Nate of Chicago-based indie rock group Billy Joel Jr. They discuss their first EP, Rubberhose, the diversity of their band and therefore sound, and of course, their love of the Beatles. 

"I like the question of diversity, right? Having a diverse sound; we also have diverse members from different parts of the world and the country that kind of come together in Chicago, almost like an analogy for the larger melting pot of Chicago." - Nate of Billy Joel Jr.

Produced by DJ Ninja.

Photo Credit: Bailey Radnitzer

For a transcript of this interview, visit the blog.

CHIRP Radio · Billy Joel Jr. Interview

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Topics: billy joel jr, dj ninja, matty g

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