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Artist Interviews Rogue Wave

In support of their 2013 release, Nightingale Floors, Oakland's Rogue Wave headlined two nights in a row at Lincoln Hall, and CHIRP's Katie Owens was there for both. Before their first show she interviewed Zach and Pat about the art of accessibility, finding hope in an album's hidden track, and the challenge of always staying in a creative state.

produced by Matt McFarland

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Artist Interviews Mister Lies

Local electronic artist Mister Lies sat down with CHIRP's Cher Vincent in Schubas' basement before his show to talk about getting away from the Chicago scene for a while, dropping out of school to do music full-time, and how a punk kid can go electronic.

produced by Jenn Rourke

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Artist Interviews Telekinesis

Before his headlining show at Lincoln Hall, Michael Benjamin Lerner (Telekinesis) sat down with CHIRP's Cher Vincent to talk about his contributions to the Pacific-Northwest music scene, successfully getting away from the clutches Netflix and HBO Go, and having radio DJ dads. And they shared a Howard Jones moment too.

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Artist Interviews Frankie Rose

Kate Puhala met Frankie Rose at Township for this exclusive CHIRP interview. The Brooklyn singer-songwriter talked about changing names and styles, being unfairly labeled as a fickle artist, and the problem with Pandora. Frankie Rose opens up the 2013 Pitchfork Music Festival on Friday, July 19th.

produced by Craig Smith

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