Sacha Mullin is a Chicago-based singer and songwriter who’s learning to let go on his third solo album ‘Casino Wilderness Period,’ out Nov. 3. But Mullin never thought he’d be a solo artist. He fell into a music career almost by accident; intrigued by interesting CDs and music cues in TV shows from his childhood, he would write letters to composers and session musicians as a 10-year-old with a curious mind (and usually heard back). Now, Mullin releases music under his name — but always finds a way to incorporate other artists “as a texture and not just as wallpaper.” This is what his Chicago sounds like.

This segment of “This Is What Chicago Sounds Like” was edited and produced by Ari Mejia. Music credits to Sacha Mullin. His new album ‘Casino Wilderness Period’ will be available via Bandcamp Nov. 3.