Two Virgins

On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Mesonjixx over a cortado. Mesonjixx is an artist, composer, writer, performer, collaborator, and organizer based in the Great Plains. Mesonjixx has performed as a soloist, trio, quartet, and full band — both while living in Chicago and Nebraska. Mesonjixx talks to Teresa and Sam about performing live, how her compositional style has evolved, as well as using music to get to a place of healing.

On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Ivy Sole over a glass of strawberry banana smoothie. Ivy Sole is a Charlotte-born, Philadelphia-raised rapper and producer who released their most recent album Candid in February 22, following their 2020 predecessor SOUTHPAW. Ivy Sole talks to Teresa and Sam about the meaning behind their album title, the importance of community, and their favorite song to produce. 

On this week's episode of Two Virgins, Sam and Teresa interview Cities Aviv (Gavin Mays) over a can of Milkis. Cities Aviv is a rapper and record producer from Memphis known for his wide-ranging production and rapping style, which is influenced by genres cutting across hip-hop, soul, and rock. In February 2022, Cities Aviv released his newest album MAN PLAYS THE HORN. Cities Aviv talks to Teresa and Sam about choosing vocal samples, playing the album loud, and reflecting on his discography. 

On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Jlin over an Arizona tea. Jlin is a Gary, Indiana-based producer, who constantly reshapes the genre of footwork with every subsequent project. In December 2021, she released her newest EP, Embryo, to critical acclaim. Jlin talks to Sam and Teresa about her journey through footwork and her approach to production.

On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Jana Rush over a cup of ginger and lemon tea. Jana Rush is a Chicago-based footwork producer, who started DJing when they were just ten years old. In August 2021, they released Painful Enlightenment, their second album. Jana talks to Sam and Teresa about their approach to sampling, exploring emotional themes, and how footwork has evolved in Chicago.

On this week's episode, Sam, Teresa, and Malachi interview seFu over a bottle of Sprite. seFu is a rapper from Houston. His most recent album, The Sword Drew Blood, was released on December 31st. seFu talks to Teresa and Sam about his influences, sports, and his relationship with production.

On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview semiratruth over a glass of grape juice. semiratruth is a rapper from Chicago known for her underground-style instrumentals and lyrical bars. She has been releasing EPs and singles since 2017. In September, semiratruth dropped I GOT BANDZ FOR THE MOONLANDIN' on Bandcamp. semiratruth talks to Teresa and Sam about space and astrology, growing up with YOUMedia, and performing live.

On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa talk to Malachi about their favorite songs of the year over a lavender espresso. 

On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa talk to femdot. over a glass of apple cider. femdot. is a Nigerian-American rapper from Chicago, whose 2018 debut album Delacreme 2 was released to wide critical acclaim. On November 9, femdot. dropped Not for Sale — a project that tackles much grittier sounds, as well as themes of money, religion, and romance. femdot. talks to Teresa and Sam about the importance of family, experimenting with new sounds, and the Chicago Bulls. 

On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Patrick Shiroishi over a glass of pickle juice. Patrick Shiroishi is a Los Angeles-based Japanese-American multi-instrumentalist & composer known for blending free jazz, abstract sounds, and layering saxophone and woodwinds. His newest album, Hidemi, acts as a tribute to his grandfather, a survivor of the Japanese-American internment camps. Shiroishi talks to Teresa and Sam about his introduction to the saxophone, the importance of his album art, as well as Haruki Murakami's Kafka on the Shore.