Striking A Chord is back after Holiday break. And on this episode Madd Manda is joined by a returning Annie and Jackie. And the ladies cover new music from the past two weeks, as well as take a look at some of the biggest news hitting the world of music. And in our featured segment this week, the ladies preview Windy City Smokeout Festival. Bbq, Brews, and Bands are discussed at length. Plus, what are the girls picks for album of the year since we are half way through this crazy year in the world of music.