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The Railway Gamblers are a Cosmic Americana Band that hail from the south side of Chicago.

In this interview, Peter Kreten sits down with Matt Fricks, Brendan Folliard, and Sean Wilmsen to learn how the Gamblers came together, how friendship influences their music and the band, and how work is progressing on their forthcoming album.

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Rich Jones is a veteran of the Chicago hip-hop scene, and community figure.

In this phone interview, Peter Kreten sits down with Rich to learn about his new EP 'Swiss Camo', his upcoming show at Schubas on December 17, 2025, and what's the current state of the local Chicago hip-hop scene.

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Jack Riedy is an independent artist that creates an unique sound that's inspired by TV on the Radio, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and the Clash.

In this interview, Peter Kreten sits down with Jack to learn how Prince influenced his musical development, his approach to writing his new album Raw Deal, and why he removed his music from Spotify.

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Time Thieves is an alternative rock band that has its roots in the DIY punk community.

In this interview, Jonathan Pool from Time Thieves sits down with Peter Kreten to discuss how the band came together, the impact the DIY punk community had on the band members, and their new combo LP 'Come Home & If You Survive' .

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Ella St. John is a singer songwriter and a member of the St. John Family Hour. Over the summer, she released her first EP entitled: 'Space and Time'.

In this interview, Laura Blachowicz sits down with Ella to learn more about her music inspirations, her approach to songwriting, and how her family helped teach her music.

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Way To Go Radio is a feel good dance pop alternative rock band from the Chicagoland area.

In this interview, Peter Kreten sits down with Tom Hultsch from Way To Go Radio to learn about their new album "Verbal Tuxedo", their musical inspirations, and their upcoming show on November 14 at Pollyanna in St. Charles, IL.

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The Spindles are a pop rock band inspired by the British invasion of The Hollies and The Beatles.

Radio Ruta from Alternative Sounds for Your Head welcomed The Spindles to the WXAV studios on 10.29.25 for a very special interview and acoustic performance. This podcast features the full length interview where the Spindles discussed how they formed, their new album 'Wavelength', and play some "retro WXAV" audio.

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Justice Hill is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who weaves R&B, Soul, and Pop into an unique sound that captures the feeling and vibe of the Windy City.

In this interview, Peter Kreten sits down with Justice to learn where he gets his inspirations, how he discovered music influenced his musical journey and the importance of open mic nights.

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Paul Coady is a 20+ year veteran of the Chicago local music scene and a member of Paul Coady & the Edsel Brothers, an alternative garage rock band from the Chicagoland area drawing inspiration from Buddy, Holly, the punk scene, and Bruce Springsteen.

In this interview, Peter Kreten sits down with Paul to learn how the band came together, why Paul composes on an electric guitar, and how you can best support your local music scene.

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The Second Summer is an alternative power pop band from the Chicagoland area drawing inspiration from Cheap Trick and the Gin Blossoms.

In this interview, Peter Kreten sits down with Steve Gatland from The Second Summer to learn how the band came together, why the hook is what matters most to him, and why YOU should take a chance on going to a local show.

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