Stellar Chirp interviewer Mick Reed chats up Donna Diane, frontwoman/singer of local band Djunah. They chat about Djunah's new album, themes of alternative healing in her work, and how she plays multiple instruments with her feet! Tune in!

Produced by Robert Patterson

Photo Credit: Dave Rentauskas

Surfer Blood catches up with Mick Reed at Riot Fest 2019 to talk labels, DIY vs an actual movement of music as coined by the critics, favorite performances, and their tour in support of 'Hourly Haunts.'

Produced by Robert Patterson

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

Features interviewer Mick Reed catches up with Ganser at Riot Fest 2019. They talk about their DIY approach, including switching from a label to a self release model. They also get into album art, videos, and accompanying visuals and how that feeds into the overall understanding of tha band's vision. Keep an eye out for their hidden easter eggs!

 

Produced by Robert Patterson

Features Assistant Director Ari Mejia interviews Erin Delaney and Egon Schiele, two members of local band Daymaker.  Not only do you get a description of the Chirp Radio studio from Werner Herzog, but a conversation about the politics, collaborative songwriting, and why they bring tangerines to all of their shows.

Produced by Ari Mejia

Photo credit: Maren Celest

Mick Reed met up with Citizen’s, Mat Kerekes at Riot Fest. They talk about his solo work, how he’s gotten to where he is artistically, overlaps between genres in regards to Citizen in addition to his own writing, and more!

Produced by Robert Patterson

Features Assistant Director interviews Maria Jacobson, singer and songwriter for Chicago locals Fran. They talk about her transition from acting to singing and playing music, their new album, and inspirations. 

Produced by Ari Mejia

Photo credit: Reilly Drew

Roberto moved to Chicago from the west coast three years ago and I’ve been enjoying everything except the polar vortex. He's always been a fan of music, performance and making people laugh, and has been a volunteer and DJ for CHIRP since 2018.

Event produced and directed by Julie Mueller with Assistant Producer Bobby Evers and Host Jenn Sodini. Podcast recorded, produced and edited by Jenn Rourke. Engineering by Ray Quinn.

Features interviewer Sarah Brooks caught up with Frank Iero at Riot Fest. They chat about how Frank changes up his backing band’s name and what the message is behind that, the anxieties of the world and how that translates to mental wellness, and the inspirations behind his latest release, ‘Barriers.’

Produced by Eugene Cabanban

Danielle Sines is a singer-songwriter for Chicago's Impulsive Hearts. She sings, shouts, plays guitar and piano, and records noises on tape recorders.She likes melodies that remind her of summertime.

When she's not dreaming up summery tunes, she's working as a marriage & family therapist, or volunteering for CHIRP Radio or Girls Rock! Chicago.

Danielle's latest release is called, metoo: a benefit for Resilience, a limited edition cassette tape EP with all proceeds donated to Resilience Chicago!

Event produced and directed by Julie Mueller with Assistant Producer Bobby Evers and Host Jenn Sodini. Podcast recorded, produced and edited by Jenn Rourke. Engineering by Ray Quinn.