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Interviews
Still Alive
Last month, Still Alive released a new EP, called Assemble. We caught up with singer/guitarist Dan Alfonsi and discussed the band’s decision to put out the record themselves, as well as how recording went and the meaning behind some of the songs. We also talked about the EP’s cover art, the origins of its title… Click here to view. -
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Canadian Rifle
Chicago’s Canadian Rifle recently played one of the last shows ever at Quenchers. We met up with singer/guitarist Jake Levee and bassist/singer Tim Murphy before their set to talk about their latest album, Peaceful Death. We discussed its writing process, the nature of some of the lyrics, and how they connected with Dead Broke Rekerds… Click here to view. -
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Red City Radio
Several weeks ago, Red City Radio played Bottom Lounge and we caught up with singer/guitarist Garrett Dale before the show. We talked about their new EP on Red Scare Industries, SkyTigers, including how it was written and recorded, as well as the origins of its unique title. SkyTigers finds Red City Radio further uncovering their… Click here to view. -
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The Lillingtons
Earlier this month, The Lillingtons played Beat Kitchen and we met up with singer/guitarist Kody Templeman to talk about the band’s latest album, Stella Sapiente. The record, (their first in 11 years) features a host of new influences, ranging from ‘80s post-punk to vintage speed metal. The new sounds mesh with lyrics centered on the… Click here to view. -
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Airstream Futures
Earlier this month, Chicago’s Airstream Futures released their debut album on Paper + Plastick, entitled Spirale Infernale. We recently met with the band, (singer Devon Carson, guitarist Jeff Dean, bassist Megan Edgin and drummer Mike Soucy) and talked at length about the record. We discussed its writing and recording process, the impact of the album’s… Click here to view. -
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Sincere Engineer
Last month, Sincere Engineer released its debut full-length on Red Scare Industries, titled Rhombithian. We recently met up with singer/songwriter Deanna Belos to discuss the album, including what its recording process was like, how the band’s other musicians came together and the story behind its title. We also spoke about Sincere Engineer’s pairing with Red… Click here to view. -
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Worriers
Several weeks ago, Worriers released their latest album and first for Side One Dummy, called Survival Pop. We caught up with singer/guitarist Lauren Denitzio before the band’s recent show at Township and discussed the record in detail. We talked about its writing process, what inspired some of the songs and about their experience in the… Click here to view. -
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Radar State
Kansas City’s Radar State formed earlier this year, featuring The Get Up Kids frontmen Matt Pryor and Jim Suptic, The Anniversary frontman Josh Berwanger and drummer Adam Phillips of The Gadjits. We caught up with Jim and Josh after Radar State’s recent performance at Riot Fest and talked about how the band got together. We… Click here to view. -
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Hot Water Music
Earlier this month, Hot Water Music released their eighth full-length and second for Rise Records, entitled Light It Up. We spoke with singer/guitarist Chuck Ragan after the band’s recent set at Riot Fest and talked about the album in detail. We discussed its writing process, the band’s decision to produce the record themselves and its… Click here to view. -
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Able Baker Fox
Able Baker Fox recently released their latest album, Visions, via No Sleep Records. We caught up with the band in late August before they played a show at the Metro and spoke with guitarist/singer Nathan Ellis. We talked about how the album was written, what it was like recording with J. Robbins, the band’s pairing… Click here to view. -
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88 Fingers Louie
Last month, 88 Fingers Louie released their first full-length in nearly 19 years, titled Thank You for Being a Friend. We spoke with singer Denis Buckley and talked about how the album was written, what its recording process was like and the style of the record. While longtime fans will likely recognize the band’s classic… Click here to view. -
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Sweet Cobra
In the summer of 2015, Chicago’s Sweet Cobra released their latest album, Earth. We recently met up with the band, (singer/bassist Tim Remis, guitarist Robert “Grumpy” Lanham and drummer Jason Gagovski) at Lost Lake, just before they played next door at Bric-a-Brac Records. We talked in detail about Earth, including its style and recording process.… Click here to view. -
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Dave Hause
Earlier this year, Dave Hause released his third solo full-length, titled Bury Me In Philly. We caught up with Dave while he was on a recent break from tour and talked about some of what motivated the album’s creation. We also discussed the record’s style, which merges Americana and folk influences with punk-leaning rock and… Click here to view. -
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Meat Wave
Last month, Meat Wave released their second full-length for Side One Dummy, called The Incessant. Recorded by engineer Steve Albini, the album finds the band refining their take on unabashed, hook-heavy post-punk. We spoke with singer/guitarist Chris Sutter about the record’s lyrics, many of which address themes like confrontation and accountability, yet there’s also a… Click here to view. -
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Split Single
After completing a recent West Coast tour, we caught up with Split Single to discuss their latest album, Metal Frames. We spoke with singer/guitarist Jason Narducy about how the record was written and recorded, as well as the meaning behind its title. We also talked about the contributions of drummer Jon Wurster, (Superchunk) and bassist… Click here to view.
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