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Artist Interviews Secret Colours

Before they took to the road for their fall tour, members Tommy Evans and Justin Frederick of the 60’s psych-pop group, Secret Colours caught up with CHIRP's Michael Heidemann.  Listen up as they discuss their latest creative plunge with the album, Positive Distractions - and how the band took shape through similar interests, their love for 60’s style-sounds, and the thought that goes into crafting their music.

Secret Colours play a free show this Friday at Emporium Arcade Bar (Wicker Park). You can also catch Secret Colours at Cobra Lounge on March 27.

Produced by: Michael Heidemann

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Topics: chicago bands, local bands, local music, michael heidemann, psychedelic, secret colours

Artist Interviews The Wytches

Halloween night at Schubas, CHIRP's Michael Heidemann had the pleasure of sitting down with UK psych-rock band The Wytches. They talked about the forming of the band, explained how visual art contributes to The Wytches' style, and took part in a flurry of podcast-friendly swear words. The band's debut album, Anabel Dream Reader, is out now via Partisan Records.

produced by Michael Heidemann

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Topics: halloween shows, michael heidemann, partisan records, schubas, wytches

Artist Interviews KSRA

CHIRP's Michael Heidemann caught up with singer & songwriter KSRA after her show at Chicago's Threadless HQ.  They discussed the truth behind the name KSRA, the inspiration behind her sound, and how she stays humble while becoming one of Chicago's premier artists.

Produced by Michael Heidemann

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Topics: chicago music, ksra, local bands, local music, michael heidemann

Artist Interviews Viet Cong

CHIRP's Michael Heidemann caught up with Viet Cong's Matthew Flegel at the Wicker Park Green Music Fest. They discussed the formation of Viet Cong after the disbanding of Women, how living in Calgary influences the band's sound, and the mysterious Malaysian transvestites on the cover of their album.

produced by Michael Heidemann

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Topics: matthew flegel, mexican summer, michael heidemann, viet cong, women