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Artist Interviews Jimmy Whispers

Hailing from the "Logan View" neighborhood of Chicago, Jimmy Whispers is one of city's most well-regarded weirdos. CHIRP's Dylan Peterson caught up with Jimmy to talk about  ideas for his upcoming set at the Pitchfork Music Festival,  the value of Ace of Base during his days as an Uber driver, and dressing like a beer-drenched Farrah Fawcett on stage.

Jimmy Whispers' record release show for Summer in Pain is Tuesday, March 24th, at the Empty Bottle.

produced by Dylan Peterson

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Artist Interviews Moon Duo

Before Moon Duo's album release show at the Empty Bottle for Shadow of the Sun, Ripley Johnson (Wooden Shjips) talked with CHIRP's Dylan Peterson about the benefits of using psychedelic drugs, the populariztion of psychedelic music, why rock and roll is meant for dancing, and the joys of working with King Khan.

produced by Dylan Peterson

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Artist Interviews Hundred Waters

CHIRP's Amanda Roscoe Mayo sat down with Zach Tetreault before Hundred Waters' show at Lincoln Hall to talk about how the band stayed sane after being stranded by a snowstorm during their tour with Interpol, learning how to play remixes of their songs in a live setting, and performing on Letterman.

produced by Amanda Roscoe Mayo

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Artist Interviews Shiloh

Chicago's Shiloh invited Katie Owens to the top secret DIY venue, Young Camelot, which doubles as their practice space. Shiloh reflected on the band's lineup fluctuations, highlighting the darkness of minutiae, as well as their first music memories which include Sisqo and Raffi.

Though Shiloh is currently working on a lot of new music, you can catch them at the Empty Bottle this Monday, March 9.

Produced by Matthew McFarland

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Artist Interviews In Tall Buildings

On a drizzly Sunday afternoon, Katie Owens met up with Erik Hall of the solo project, In Tall Buildings, in Chicago's Fulton Market District. Hall disclosed why he likes critics calling his music melancholy, recounted his most prolific moments and detailed his style of striking a balance between waiting and working while crafting Driver.

In Tall Buildings released its second album, Driver, this month on Western Vinyl. You can catch In Tall Buildings live, at Schubas Tavern, on March 5 for the record release show.

Produced by: Kwame Shorter

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