In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt interviews Sierra Sikora, a talented singer-songwriter originally from Chicago and now part of the vibrant Central Illinois music scene. Sierra takes us back to her roots, sharing how she got her start singing in church at a young age and what first drew her to music. She talks about the moment she decided to start releasing her own music and how that decision has shaped her journey so far.

Over the past year, Sierra has released several singles, with her track “Dear Athena” taking off and gaining nearly 241,000 streams. Sierra opens up about what it was like to see that song reach such a big audience and how she’s experienced such rapid growth in both her music and social media presence.

In addition to her musical journey, Sierra is involved in some incredible organizations, including GrammyU and the Illinois Music Business Club. She shares how these experiences have helped her grow as an artist and navigate the music industry. Sierra also teases her upcoming EP Confessions, set to release later this month, offering a glimpse into what fans can expect from the project.

One of Sierra’s standout qualities is her fan group, the Sierra Squad, a dedicated community that has helped her connect on a deeper level with her listeners. She explains how it started and the role it plays in her career.

Looking ahead to 2025, Sierra shares what’s next for her music and what fans can look forward to. We wrap up with a conversation about Sierra’s favorite part of the Central Illinois music scene and a shout-out to her current favorite local artist or band.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to hear the inspiring story of a rising artist with a rapidly growing fanbase and a bright future ahead!

Keep up with Sierra Sikora:

IG, TikTok, YouTube: @sierrasikoramusic

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sierrasikora.com/

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/T54c7ynmEb

Check out Clubhouse Chronicles' new home on Instagram:

@clubchronpod

Watch full video episodes of Clubhouse Chronicles here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCR2VewTK0s&list=PLTF-Mty05NepUPotJJQ0tGtgGnkwv-BE5⁠

Keep up with Broken Record Music Club:

IG: @brokenrecordmusicclub

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BrokenRecordMusicClub24⁠⁠⁠

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.brokenrecordmusicclub.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We are starting Season 2 of Clubhouse Chronicles off with a bang! Join Twitt as he chats with Juli Sherry of Pretzle Records about anything and everything independent record label related.

The pair discusses various things about what they do as the head of their labels, some misconceptions about indie labels, how to know when you are ready to work with a label, and much, much more!

If you are an independent artist and want to know more about record labels and the music industry in general, then this is the episode for you! You won't want to miss the topics covered in this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles.

Keep up with Pretzle Records:

IG: @pretzlerecords

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pretzlerecords.com

Check out Clubhouse Chronicles' new home on Instagram:

@clubchronpodWatch full video episodes of Clubhouse Chronicles here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCR2VewTK0s&list=PLTF-Mty05NepUPotJJQ0tGtgGnkwv-BE5

Keep up with Broken Record Music Club:

IG: @brokenrecordmusicclub

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BrokenRecordMusicClub24⁠⁠

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.brokenrecordmusicclub.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We're baaaackkkkkkk!

Twitt gives a long overdue update on what has been happening and why we took a short hiatus from new episodes (all good things).

In short, Twitt got a new job, Broken Record Music Club added motus band to the label roster and Bridget Lantz to their staff as a booking manager, and some new changes have come to Clubhouse Chronicles on Instagram.

This episode marks the end of Season 1, but don't worry! Starting next week, we will be back with more interviews with our favorite people in the Illinois music scene. Thank you for bearing with us as we adjust to some great and crazy things going on right now!

Be sure to follow the new podcast Instagram page, @clubchronpod

Be sure to check out Broken Record Music Club:

IG: @brokenrecordmusicclub

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@BrokenRecordMusicClub24

Website: https://www.brokenrecordmusicclub.com

In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt interviews Caspian Voss, a talented photographer known for capturing some of Central Illinois’ most beloved artists. Caspian shares the story behind how they first got into photography—whether it was a self-taught passion or something deeper—and how their journey evolved from there.

Caspian talks about their role in shaping the visual identity of Emily the Band, a project they’ve been closely involved in, and where they find inspiration for larger projects like Mwah!. While music photography is a primary focus, Caspian also discusses their diverse work, including portraits and headshots, and whether music photography is their ultimate goal or if they have bigger aspirations in other photography genres.

Over the years, Caspian’s style has evolved, and we talk about the shifts they’ve noticed in their work as they grow as a photographer. One of Twitt’s personal favorites, Caspian’s black-and-white photos, are discussed, exploring whether the stunning contrast with full-color shots is an intentional choice or a result of editing.

The conversation also delves into some new creative endeavors, as Caspian has started sharing their poetry—evoking powerful emotions, especially in a piece about their grandmother. Caspian explains what inspired them to step out from behind the lens and share their writing.

As Caspian looks ahead to 2025, they share what we can expect from them as they continue to push their limits creatively. The episode wraps up with a discussion on what makes the Central Illinois creative community so special, plus a shout-out to their current favorite local artist or band (no, not Emily the Band!).

Don’t miss this insightful conversation with one of Central Illinois’ most exciting photographers, blending visuals, creativity, and personal stories.

Keep up with Caspian Voss:

IG: @caspian_radar

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Caspianradar

Website: ⁠https://caspianradar.com/

Keep up with Clubhouse Chronicles & Broken Record Music Club:

IG: @brokenrecordmusicclub

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.brokenrecordmusicclub.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BrokenRecordMusicClub24

In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt interviews Rebekah Mangels, the head of Gender Envy, an organization dedicated to supporting underrepresented communities through music. Rebekah explains the mission of Gender Envy and how the organization got its start, sharing the story behind its creation and the powerful impact it has had.

We dive into the inception of the Gender Envy Festival, with Rebekah revealing what inspired her to take action and bring this important event to life. With year two of the festival underway, Rebekah reflects on the lessons learned from year one and how those insights were applied to make this year's event even bigger and better.

In light of the current state of affairs in the country, Rebekah discusses the importance of supporting underrepresented communities and how people can get involved to help organizations like Gender Envy continue their work. She also opens up about her own journey as a passionate social activist, advocating for causes like Gaza, the Congo, and Sudan, and explains why she believes music is such a powerful tool for social change.

Rebekah also shares the exciting experience of giving a TED Talk, and the importance of protest songs in our society. Looking ahead, she teases what we can expect from Gender Envy Fest in 2025 and beyond, including the possibility of a 2026 festival.

We wrap up with a discussion about Rebekah’s favorite Central Illinois artist or band right now, and why she continues to support the local music scene. Don’t miss this inspiring episode on how music and activism come together to create lasting change!

Keep up with Gender Envy:

IG: @gender.envy.il

Gender Envy Fest tickets: https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSfxEh8yZlVgr5NA0EYA9hLsxmXbUk0WMEBXvKS0r6jpB79Z8A%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dpreview%26fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYDHd6FxQ9EVafurixZbfuu-t2CMDqFlb_mRdxaOQY9Fnr11U4exgvrh6I_aem_vk8EvwvV_3GcfFrBXDZdag&e=AT3C0PcpyIOhMSVfeGXuFhwtYjzKzmV3uanhu49SE5c8m3MR4oqqcm6YM1KdCs-5ydxdBU0vsZFv3o4w47S8JO7N4HZhWDdX8ULT62A

Donation link: https://ipcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=2122&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaazvcBe6DdHCqCuktSmC_UNO_rEZhsdsNB7SkAh7om9hTi6zTXHVaP0fHs_aem_i4cJVR7VB6yn1ldx8pwB8w

Keep up with Rebekah Mangels:

IG: @manglesmusic

LinkTree: https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fmanglesmusic%3Ffbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYCOzgsfYZaIRAEXLajNLk8GJMQLYLiardjYY0b9FpIQWRWLbgjrocBSvU_aem_s8MNzNMAfM8ATqelPZ_tqQ&e=AT2AAN690NUa-V0NxxCXiyftQEaQ_W41b5jlkoymiWrymGDWRtNoAPFZCs1puETnfA2t9bDJioQAtuJGC_1-rxU9wjLmr6XpnDTp_N8

Keep up with Clubhouse Chronicles & Broken Record Music Club:

IG: @brokenrecordmusicclub

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.brokenrecordmusicclub.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BrokenRecordMusicClub24

In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt interviews Lackadays, a fresh indie pop band from Champaign-Urbana, as they take their first steps into the music scene. The band opens up about how they got their start in music and what brought them together as a group. They reflect on their first project, drive safe, much love, released last year, and the experience of creating it together.

What’s even more surprising is that the band just graduated from high school! We discuss how being in college has added some challenges to making music together, but despite the distance, Lackadays has kept the creativity flowing, releasing their latest track, “Sunkissed.” This song marks a shift in their sound, with its addictive riff and a fresh vibe that sets it apart from their previous work. The band shares the creative process behind this track and how it differed from their earlier songs like “October” and drive safe, much love.

Lackadays also dives into their unique approach to teasing music, including the cryptic themes on their social media account, like [we’re running out of time], and the intriguing reverse audio clip from their teaser for “Sunkissed.” Is this just a fun Easter egg, or do they have a bigger plan? The band reveals how this ARG (Alternate Reality Game) concept will play a role in their future releases.

Looking ahead, Lackadays gives us a sneak peek of what to expect from them in 2025, along with what they love most about the Central Illinois music scene and their favorite local artists. This episode is packed with music, mystery, and an exciting look at a band on the rise!

Keep up with Lackadays:

IG: @lackadays_

TikTok: @lackadays_

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3a0p0hOCYVXYxZoPYaYN0a?si=hyRnc2--Q3miBvl8cVvy0A

Be sure to keep up with Clubhouse Chronicles & Broken Record Music Club:

IG: @brokenrecordmusicclub

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.brokenrecordmusicclub.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BrokenRecordMusicClub24

In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt sits down with Lys Allen, an artist formerly known as Taurus Hate Club and a rising voice in the Champaign-Urbana music scene. In a quick yet insightful conversation, Lys opens up about how she got started in music and when she decided to take her passion more seriously. She reflects on the experience of releasing her first real project and how her stripped-back, vocal-forward style came to be. Was it intentional? Lys shares her creative process when it comes to crafting new songs.

At the end of 2024, Lys made the bold decision to change her artist name to Lys Allen. She talks about what led to that choice and how it fits into her evolving journey as an artist. We also discuss her active show schedule, including her upcoming gig opening for Otnes on March 13th, and how performing live has played a role in her approach to her new project.

Lys recently signed with Pretzle Records, and she shares the exciting experience of being approached by Juli and Doug and how she went through the decision-making process. With an album in the works, Lys teases what fans can expect from the project and what else is on the horizon for her in 2025. Finally, she reflects on what she loves most about the Central Illinois music scene and shares which local artists and bands she’s currently vibing with.

Tune in for an intimate conversation with Lys Allen about growth, transformation, and what’s next in her musical journey!

Keep up with Lys Allen:

IG: @lysallen

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ievUq3sPRRDoD8XVf3Q1U?si=PShfR_fFQgargGB3--iFuA

Pretzle Records: https://www.pretzlerecords.com/

Be sure to keep up with Clubhouse Chronicles & Broken Record Music Club:

IG: @brokenrecordmusicclub

Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.brokenrecordmusicclub.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BrokenRecordMusicClub24

In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt interviews the team behind Pass Down Magazine, an independent Illinois music publication, on the heels of their 1-year anniversary in circulation. The team reflects on the journey, discussing whether they ever imagined reaching this milestone when they first started. They share the origin story of the magazine, including how the idea came to life—whether it was one person’s vision or a group decision—and how they built the team that brought it to fruition.

Pass Down has seen growth and evolution since its first issue, and the team talks about how the process of putting together each new issue has evolved over time. The magazine began with a focus on the Central Illinois music scene but expanded in 2024 to cover acts outside of Illinois, and the team shares what inspired that shift. With each member bringing their own unique influences to the table, the team discusses the inspirations that have shaped Pass Down into the publication it is today.

The team also reflects on some of their favorite interviews, including high-profile features on bands like Footballhead and Friko, and dreams of future interview opportunities. Looking ahead, they share what’s next for the magazine and tease exciting projects for the future. Plus, they reveal which Central Illinois artists and bands are currently at the top of their playlist. Tune in for an inside look at the growth and future of this rising indie publication!

Be sure to keep up with our friends at Pass Down Magazine:

IG: @passdownmagazine

Website: https://passdownmagazine.myshopify.com/

Purchase Issue 13 here: https://passdownmagazine.myshopify.com/products/pass-down-magazine-issue-13

Be sure to keep up with Clubhouse Chronicles & Broken Record Music Club:

IG: @brokenrecordmusicclub

Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.brokenrecordmusicclub.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BrokenRecordMusicClub24

This week on Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt takes a rare turn behind the mic solo to share his personal story. He walks us through his journey from college football to the professional ranks, all while tracing how his passion for art developed alongside his athletic career. Twitt reveals how his artistic interests ultimately led him to start Broken Record Music Club, blending the worlds of sports, creativity, and entrepreneurship. This episode offers a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the man behind the label, with a deep dive into the pivotal moments that shaped his path and vision for the future of indie music. Don’t miss this fascinating and introspective episode of Clubhouse Chronicles!

Be sure to keep up with Clubhouse Chronicles & Broken Record Music Club:

IG: @brokenrecordmusicclub

Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.brokenrecordmusicclub.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BrokenRecordMusicClub24

In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt sits down with Short Notice, a Midwest emo band from Jacksonville, IL, following the release of their latest singles Frog People and Brett Level Midnight. The band reflects on their musical journeys, sharing how each member got into music and how Short Notice came together in 2021, including the process of bringing Joseph into the fold.

We dive into their experience of finally recording and releasing their first two tracks in 2024, after three years of building their sound. The band shares the excitement and challenges of this milestone, and we can’t forget to mention their hilarious announcement video, where they struggle with a flash drive—giving us a sneak peek into their fun and quirky side. Expect more of these types of videos for future releases!

Being from a smaller town like Jacksonville, away from bigger music hubs, brings its own set of challenges, but Short Notice talks about how they’ve made it work and what it means to represent their community. They also share how their trusty van has become an unofficial mascot, playing a key role in their journey as a band, both literally and figuratively.

We also discuss the creative and recording process behind Frog People and Brett Level Midnight, as the band continues to evolve their sound. Finally, Short Notice shares what’s in store for 2025 and what fans can expect next from this up-and-coming Midwest emo act. Don’t miss this fun, candid conversation about their music, their journey, and their place in the Central Illinois scene!

Check out Short Notice:

IG: @short_notice_official

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shortnoticeofficial9170

Bandcamp:⁠https://shortnotice217.bandcamp.com/album/the-day-i-take-accountability-for-my-actions-is-the-day-something-equally-unlikely-will-happen-sexy-20

Spotify:⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/6DdxmnyfaQaIU3Em93dluk?si=Fxp1ChbVRi6G61h_KGt0kw⁠

Be sure to keep up with Clubhouse Chronicles & Broken Record Music Club:

IG: @brokenrecordmusicclub

Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.brokenrecordmusicclub.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BrokenRecordMusicClub24