Podcasts on the topic of “Brian Szpak” 11 results

Artist Interviews The Kantors Interview

This week, Features contributor Matty G speaks with Kristin and Dan Kantor of The Kantors. They discuss the makeup of the band, the project's pandemic roots, and recording their debut EP Our Hearts Revealed at Friends of Friends studio. 

"Just be nice, be yourself, and the people that are nice and also being themselves will find you." - Kristin Kantor of The Kantors

Listen to The Kantors debut EP Our Hearts Revealed. 

Produced by Brian Szpak

Photo Credit: Tessa Abedon 

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Artist Interviews FURY Interview

This week, Features contributor Marjorie Alford speaks with Chicago rapper, FURY. They discuss the genesis of her performing name and her creative background, winning the Chicago Works Community Challenge Grant of $1.5 million which will add amenities to Columbus Park in Austin, hosting Lyrics & Libations weekly open mic and how the next generation of artists reinvigorates her, and her forthcoming EP, FURY Revolution.

"I got tired of not showing myself to the world, so "FURY Revolution" is just seeing how I can get my music to tie into bettering the place where I live. I feel like that's what you want, you don't just want to create things. I can rap, I'm talented, but it's more than that. What I love is that people get excited around me, they wanna show me they can rap. [...] How do I get back to where I first started when I was new, I was hungry? Seeing all the people that are up-and-coming, that is what gets me reinvigorated, that's what gets me excited all over again. And I think a lot of us have to find how to get back to that place we once were where it was all new and exciting." - FURY

Produced by Brian Szpak

Photo Credit: Samantha Jordan

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Artist Interviews Thee Sacred Souls Interview

This week Features Co-Director Mick R. has a wonderful conversation with rare soul revival band Thee Sacred Souls. They've just signed to Daptone's Penrose Records Imprint and were more than happy to talk about how the band came together and their message of racial justice. 

You can find Thee Sacred Souls' music on Penrose Records here. 

Produced by Brian Szpak. 

Photo Credit: Gus Olivares. 

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Artist Interviews Juice Mazelee Interview

This week, Features contributor Marjorie Alford speaks with Chicago-based mental health advocate, author, artist, actor and producer Juice Mazelee. They discuss the importance of art and quality over quantity, minding your mental health, the social justice climate of Chicago in the summer of 2020, creative outlets and community support beyond his music, and advice for aspiring artists. 

Juice has a new single, "HEY MAMA," available now on all major streaming platforms.

Produced by Jono Lyle and Brian Szpak.

Photo Credit: Juice Mazelee

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Artist Interviews BRONCHO

While backstage at Riot Fest 2014, Katie Owens caught up with BRONCHO’s Ryan Lindsey. The singer elucidated the intentional ambiguity in the title of band's second full-length, Just Enough Hip To Be Woman, talked about the French origins of their first single and explained why it's important to have a self-sustaining band.

BRONCHO opens for Billy Idol at The Riviera on February 7.

Produced by Brian Szpak

Photo by Katie Owens

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Artist Interviews The Lemons

CHIRP Radio's Katie Owens joined Chris Twist, Juicy James and John Lemon of Chicago's, The Lemons, in Lakeview for an exclusive CHIRP Radio interview. We talked about the band's inclusive motto, its home away from home, and a Japanese connection made at Multikulti.

You can catch The Lemons this Friday at Animal Kingdom, where they'll kick off their full U.S. summer tour. On June 6, The Lemons play the Burlington for the release of their/Teen Runnings split 7" out on Gary Records.

Produced by: Brian Szpak

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Artist Interviews Water Liars

Before their show at Schubas, Water Liars sat down with Katie Owens to discuss the erroneous genre label of “southern rock," Barry Hannah’s influence on the band, and how honesty plays into Water Liar’s live shows. Water Liars released their self-titled full length on Fat Possum in February. They'll be back in Chicagoland on May 14 to play at Rozz Tox in Rock Island.

produced by Brian Szpak

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Artist Interviews Outer Minds

CHIRP's Katie Owens stopped by Beauty Bar in Noble Square to chat with Zach Medearis of Outer Minds. Zach shared that playing Pitchfork does not ensure instant success, and explained why "pysch" is used too liberally.

Don't miss Outer Minds at Chicago Pysch Fest V at Hideout Inn on Friday, January 24.

produced by Brian Szpak

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Artist Interviews Today’s Hits

CHIRP's Katie Owens caught up with James, Kenny and Andy of Chicago band Today's Hits following their set at the 2013 Chicago Food Truck Social at Kendall College. They discussed how their name serves double duty, how ‘You Are My Sunshine’ and the Chicago Bulls sparked a connection between Kenny and James, and the importance of always writing new material.

Today’s Hits is set to release a tape on Burger Records, and a 7” on Randy Records this fall.

Produced by: Brian Szpak

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Artist Interviews Mountains for Clouds

CHIRP's Katie Owens made a stop in Ravenswood to talk about touring oddities and dark origins with Chicago's own twinkly math rockers Mountains For Clouds.

Mountains For Clouds released their first full length, Maybe it's Already Everywhere, on Count Your Lucky Stars in July.

produced by Brian Szpak

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Artist Interviews Panoramic & True

CHIRP's Katie Owens made the trek down to Pilsen to hang out with Chicago's Panoramic & True. They talked about the difference between playing a show in a new city and playing a show in a room full of their friends, the visual element of their music, and what's next for the band.

Panoramic & True play their record release show for "Bells" on August 10th at Cole's.

produced by Brian Szpak

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