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Features interveiwer Bradley Morgan sat down with twin brothers Jared and Jonathan Mattson of the experimental jazz duo Mattson 2. They spend some time digging into a very special project called "The Vaults of Eternity: Japan," which is a reimagined mix-tape of sorts. Other topics up for discussion include adding vocals to their music and breaking down the 4th wall with the audience. Tune in now to hear to whole conversation!
produced by Amanda Roscoe Mayo
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Miguel from Teenage Bottlerocket catches up with CHIRP interviewer Mick Reed at Riot Fest 2019. They share perspectives on pop punk these days, how the next generation is being introduced to punk music (read Minecraft) and more about touring and the music that is Teenage Bottlerocket!
Produced by Amanda Roscoe Mayo
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Bradley Morgan sits down with Jesca Hoop to dig into her latest release 'STONECHILD.' She divulges how, through her music, she shares messaging on the patriarchy, racism, among other current cultiral afflictions. Currently based in the United Kingdom, Jesca also shares some insight into the differences between North America and the socialist societ she is living in now. Her music is hauntingly vulnerable and pointed.
Produced by Amanda Roscoe Mayo
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Featues interiewer Sarah Brooks goes in depth with Chicago artist Johari Noelle. They talk about the tribulations of comparisons on social media and self care tools. Her latest release TYCSOL stands for "Things You Can't Say Outloud," and she shares some insight into who this project was written for and what she hopes the songs can do for listeners.
Produced by Amanda Roscoe Mayo
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Lowland Hum hails from Virginia and their new record ‘Glyphonic’ carries intention in its narrative lyrics and relatable imagery. Features Director Amanda Roscoe Mayo sat down with Lauren and Daniel to discuss their decision to end a 3 month tour with the record release, how they approach art and writing, and what they are doing to provide emotional access to their music.
Produced by Amanda Roscoe Mayo
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The Districts graced the Riot Fest stage for the first time in 2018. Features Director Miranda Phelps caught up with the guys after their set to talk roots, politics, activism in action, and 90s uncle vibes.
produced by Amanda Roscoe Mayo
photo by Sarah Rudderow
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Features Director Amanda Roscoe Mayo sat down with Milwaukee’s pop-punk darlings Direct Hit! at Riot Fest in the wake of their latest LP release “Crown of Nothing”. The band talks animated videos, super fans, DIY community outreach, and bad dad jokes.
Produced by Amanda Roscoe Mayo
Photo Credit: Nicole Zenoni
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Featuers Director Amanda Roscoe Mayo caught up with Alyse Vellturo after her set at Riot Fest. The moniker for her music is Pronoun and her the release 'There's No One New Around' you is a cathartic expression of heart break. In this interview Alyse talks about the evolution of the new record coming out early 2019, adding to the dialogue of her discography, a passion for indiependent record labels including her own, and more.
Produced by Robert Patterson
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Features Director Amanda Roscoe Mayo caught up with Clay, Jack, and Conner of Chicago based garage rockers Twin Peaks at Riot Fest 2018. They let us in on some of their best pranks on the road, guilty pleasures, and big goals for the future of the band.
produced by Amanda Roscoe Mayo
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Dave from Maps & Atlases joined features Director Amanda Roscoe Mayo in the CHIRP studios on the heels of their newest release, ‘Lightlessness is Nothing New.’ Amanda shares the story of how she came to know Maps & Atlases through a falconer in very Far West Texas, which leads to a discussion of how albums can mark time periods in life. They also talk about the grief folded into the content of the record, and what Dave likes to play when he’s fiddling around on his guitar solo.
produced by Amanda Roscoe Mayo
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BANBA, Ric Wilson’s latest project stands for ‘Black Art Not Bad Art’ and like much of his work is inspired by abstract artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Ric and Features Director Amanda Roscoe Mayo met up at Mamby on the Beach to dive into themes of activism, the language surrounding Black art, and of course what Ric likes to do in his down time in Chicago.
Produced by Amanda Roscoe Mayo
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Sarah Louise lives at the end of a gravel road in North Carolina. Her twelve string guitar arrangements and poetic lyrics take the listener on a journey through the wild and weird natural world. She spoke with Features Director Amanda Roscoe Mayo about learning new instruments for her latest release ‘Deeper Woods,’ a budding obsession with bird calls, and what its like to perform this meaningful work created in isolation and solitude.
Produced by Amanda Roscoe Mayo
Photo by Judy Henson
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Ben Lanz is a touring member of The National, making his own music under the moniker LANZ. Features Director Amanda Roscoe Mayo caught up with him at The National’s Homecoming Festival in Cincinnati to find out more about his newest release, Hoferlanz II, a complicated album with enticing twists, turns, and earworms. Beyond the album they discuss the acquisition of double zip jumpsuits and the lauded six hour performance of ‘Sorrow’ by The National at MoMA PS1 in 2013.
produced by Amanda Roscoe Mayo @AmandaRMayo
photo by Amanda Roscoe Mayo
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Features interviewer Miranda Phelps sat down with Dessa, a member of hip-hop group Doomtree, who just released her latest solo record Chime. They spent time discussing the album, what it’s like to travel alone as a woman, her new book, and the incredible fan reception of Chime.
Produced by Amanda Roscoe Mayo (@AmandaRMayo)
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Rayland Baxter hails from Nashville but has made his home on the rode touring his 2015 release Imaginary Man for the past couple of years. Features Director Amanda Roscoe Mayo met up with him at Lincoln Hall to discuss new music, getting to the bottom of why he always wears a hat, and the story behind the capital “L” found in all of Rayland’s correspondence. Tune in to hear more about recalling memories from voice memos and how he connects to the songwriting process.
Produced by Amanda Roscoe Mayo (@AmandaRMayo)
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Production Director Amanda Roscoe-Mayo caught up with Radar State members Josh (also of The Anniversary) and Jim (also of The Get Up Kids) at Riot Fest this year. They chat about how the band got together, playing Riot Fest as their second show ever, and choosing a band logo before they even had a name.
produced by Brad Helm
photo by Mike Alexander
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CHIRP Volunteer, Amanda Mayo, caught up with Swedish rockers, INVSN at Riot Fest 2017. Listen to them discuss the origins of their name, the significance of politics in their music, and much more!
produced by Amanda Mayo
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CHIRP volunteer Amanda Roscoe Mayo recently sat down with Chicago band Vamos at the CHIRP studios for an impromptu singalong. And, of course, they answered some of her questions about their music and the local scene.
produced by Amanda Roscoe Mayo (@AmandaRMayo)
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CHIRP volunteer Amanda Roscoe Mayo spoke with local artist Pamela Maurer of Baby Money at the CHIRP studios. They discussed learning to sing by busking in Europe, where the name Baby Money came from, and the 2016 shy-CITY album trilogy (find volume one here).
produced by Amanda Roscoe Mayo (@AmandaRMayo)
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How does a minimal aesthetic transition across multiple projects in visual and audio formats? CHIRP volunteer Amanda Roscoe Mayo interviews local artist Michael Vallera about how he builds minimalistic sounds and imagery across his solo work and other projects, including local bands Luggage and Cleared.
produced by Amanda Roscoe Mayo (@AmandaRMayo)
photo by Stephen Vallera
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