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Artist Interviews Impulsive Hearts

Sometimes cold Chicago winters inspire some sunny summer music. CHIRP volunteer Amelia Hruby hung out with Danielle and Dan of Impulsive Hearts before their show at the Beat Kitchen to discuss their recent, debut album Sorry in the Summer. They talked about recording the album in a house without appliances, their favorite tracks to play live, and what it means to be sorry in the summer.

produced by Jim Burchill

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Artist Interviews Stealing Sheep

UK's Stealing Sheep played a few shows in the states for SXSW 2016 and Dylan Peterson had the opportunity to catch one of their sets in Austin and hang out with Emily, Lucy and Becky. They talked about their girl power and taking inspiration from pop surrealism, and they bedazzled Dylan during the interview.

produced by Dylan Peterson (@tdvsbl)

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Artist Interviews Tiny Fireflies

Kristine and Lyle of Tiny Fireflies came to the CHIRP studios recently to talk with CHIRP volunteer Amelia Hruby. They chat about how the band formed, the circumstances that inspired their new album, and what's coming up for them in the second half of 2016. 

Be sure to check out the premiere of a clip of their new song "Farewell" at the end of the podcast!

produced by Amelia Hruby (@ajhruby)

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Artist Interviews Jessy Lanza

Dylan Peterson caught up with Jessy Lanza before her show at the Metro with Junior Boys, of whom Jessy cites as major inspirations along with Steely Dan, Yellow Magic Orchestra, and Lol Creme. They talked about being an outsider in spite of pop pursuits, and no longer feeling lonely on tour.

CHIRP Welcomes Jessy Lanza to the Empty Bottle this Thursday, June 16th.

produced by Dylan Peterson (@tdvsbl)

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Artist Interviews Monobody

Local band Monobody recently came into the CHIRP studios and sat down with CHIRP volunteer Amelia Hruby. They discussed their songwriting process, the way they choose song titles, and how a conflict with border patrol, a case of mono, and a thrift store made for one of their most memorable shows.

produced by Amelia Hruby (@ajhruby)

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