Chicago performers, composers, educators and more share how they're making their musical community a more colorful and exciting place.
Jazz trumpet player and composer Emily Kuhn talks about the writing and recording process for her upcoming debut album, Sky Stories, and her collaboration with different musicians and ensembles in Chicago. emilykuhntrumpet.com IG: @emilykuhntrumpet
Jazz trumpet player and composer Emily Kuhn talks about the writing and recording process for her upcoming debut album, Sky Stories, and her collaboration with different musicians and ensembles in Chicago. emilykuhntrumpet.com IG: @emilykuhntrumpet
Audrey and the Spooky Boo gang talk about the band's forthcoming concept album Cult Classic, how a band can be a cult, and recording during COVID-19. Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Audrey and the Spooky Boo gang talk about the band's forthcoming concept album Cult Classic, how a band can be a cult, and recording during COVID-19. Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Audrey visits and talks with the artists of Royal Sessions, who have been jamming together every week for the past month or so in a socially-distant, outdoor setting in Jackson Park. Instagram: @colliersworld Facebook: Isaiah Collier & The Chosen Few Intro music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Audrey visits and talks with the artists of Royal Sessions, who have been jamming together every week for the past month or so in a socially-distant, outdoor setting in Jackson Park. Instagram: @colliersworld Facebook: Isaiah Collier & The Chosen Few Intro music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
The bois of ~Nois are back on the pod to deliver some exciting news! Join Hunter Bockes, János Csontos, Jordan Lulloff, and Brandon Quarles as they discuss a recent project they're finally ready to unveil. noissaxophone.com IG: @noissaxophone Twitter: @Noissaxophone Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
The bois of ~Nois are back on the pod to deliver some exciting news! Join Hunter Bockes, János Csontos, Jordan Lulloff, and Brandon Quarles as they discuss a recent project they're finally ready to unveil. noissaxophone.com IG: @noissaxophone Twitter: @Noissaxophone Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Katie Wood talks about the recently-formed collective's goal of providing information, connection and perspective amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they hope to create something long-lasting that can address and facilitate more discussion of pre-existing issues that have come to the fore as a result of the crisis. SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/halecollective IG: @halecollective Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Katie Wood talks about the recently-formed collective's goal of providing information, connection and perspective amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they hope to create something long-lasting that can address and facilitate more discussion of pre-existing issues that have come to the fore as a result of the crisis. SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/halecollective IG: @halecollective Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Veronica & Jordan (half of Cloudtone) talk about their minimalist song-naming practices, their songwriting process, and learning new moves for the stage. cloudtone.bandcamp.com IG: @cloudtone_ Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Veronica & Jordan (half of Cloudtone) talk about their minimalist song-naming practices, their songwriting process, and learning new moves for the stage. cloudtone.bandcamp.com IG: @cloudtone_ Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Audrey (30, as of March 9) & Heidi (29) talk about turning 30, their career goals, expectations, and how those things have changed (among many other things). audreyqsnyder.com heidijoosten.com Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Audrey (30, as of March 9) & Heidi (29) talk about turning 30, their career goals, expectations, and how those things have changed (among many other things). audreyqsnyder.com heidijoosten.com Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Caitleen talks about the origins of Lynx Project and its Autism Advocacy Series, how art song can help to convey the words of young people with autism, and the responsibility of arts organizations to create inclusive and accessible performances. lynxproject.org IG: @lynx.project Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Caitleen talks about the origins of Lynx Project and its Autism Advocacy Series, how art song can help to convey the words of young people with autism, and the responsibility of arts organizations to create inclusive and accessible performances. lynxproject.org IG: @lynx.project Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Julian & Audrey talk about genre-blending, some of Julian's formative experiences in contemporary music, and his commitment to advancing black music in America. julianterrellotis.com Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Julian & Audrey talk about genre-blending, some of Julian's formative experiences in contemporary music, and his commitment to advancing black music in America. julianterrellotis.com Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Daniel & Jessica talk about the origins of the conductorless chamber orchestra Unsupervised, their upcoming program on February 6 at the Fine Arts Building, and about Daniel's promising future as a public radio host. unsupervisedchi.org IG: @unsupervisedchicago Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Daniel & Jessica talk about the origins of the conductorless chamber orchestra Unsupervised, their upcoming program on February 6 at the Fine Arts Building, and about Daniel's promising future as a public radio host. unsupervisedchi.org IG: @unsupervisedchicago Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Audrey talks with Shawn Campbell, founder and general manager of CHIRP Radio, about the history of the community radio station and how its grown and changed since it started streaming online 10 years ago; plus, details on CHIRP's upcoming anniversary event at Sleeping Village with the now-1-year-old Smashed Plastic Record Pressing. Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Audrey talks with Shawn Campbell, founder and general manager of CHIRP Radio, about the history of the community radio station and how its grown and changed since it started streaming online 10 years ago; plus, details on CHIRP's upcoming anniversary event at Sleeping Village with the now-1-year-old Smashed Plastic Record Pressing. Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Craig, Cassandra & Audrey discuss exciting new submissions for the AudPod Seed Fund for Silly Works, whether or not you can record the sound made by butterfly wings, and Craig's insufficiently-decorated apartment. Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Craig, Cassandra & Audrey discuss exciting new submissions for the AudPod Seed Fund for Silly Works, whether or not you can record the sound made by butterfly wings, and Craig's insufficiently-decorated apartment. Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Sam talks about how Dark Matter Series & Residency at Elastic Arts has morphed and grown since its inception, as well the details of Dark Matter's upcoming Afrofuturist Weekend. Twitter: @darkmatterchi IG: @darkmatterresidency *Dark Matter Series events can be found at elasticarts.org* Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Sam talks about how Dark Matter Series & Residency at Elastic Arts has morphed and grown since its inception, as well the details of Dark Matter's upcoming Afrofuturist Weekend. Twitter: @darkmatterchi IG: @darkmatterresidency *Dark Matter Series events can be found at elasticarts.org* Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Aaron talks about storefront opera, rethinking traditions of opera and musical theater, and TT-O's upcoming benefit performance of Menotti's The Consul. Website: transgressivetheatre-opera.org Twitter: @transthtreopera IG: @transgressivetheatreopera Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Aaron talks about storefront opera, rethinking traditions of opera and musical theater, and TT-O's upcoming benefit performance of Menotti's The Consul. Website: transgressivetheatre-opera.org Twitter: @transthtreopera IG: @transgressivetheatreopera Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Natalie & Manae of Oux talk about long-distance songwriting, recording on a budget, and their forthcoming Honeymood EP. Website: ouxband.com IG/Twitter: @ouxband Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Natalie & Manae of Oux talk about long-distance songwriting, recording on a budget, and their forthcoming Honeymood EP. Website: ouxband.com IG/Twitter: @ouxband Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Elanor & Audrey talk about how great trombone is, performing/recording with a sparser sound, and how Tik Tok is actually Vine 2.0. Website: lesvikq.com Twitter: @LesVikq Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Elanor & Audrey talk about how great trombone is, performing/recording with a sparser sound, and how Tik Tok is actually Vine 2.0. Website: lesvikq.com Twitter: @LesVikq Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Audrey & Peg talk about vocal influences, how weird recording is, and the importance of hot wings. IG: #peggytenderass FB: Peggy Tenderass Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Audrey & Peg talk about vocal influences, how weird recording is, and the importance of hot wings. IG: #peggytenderass FB: Peggy Tenderass Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Join Audrey, Mai and Zach for a journey of games, hypotheticals, and fantastical concert programming, and on a day that (in Chicago) feels similarly game-like, hypothetical and fantastical: the Summer Solstice. Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Join Audrey, Mai and Zach for a journey of games, hypotheticals, and fantastical concert programming, and on a day that (in Chicago) feels similarly game-like, hypothetical and fantastical: the Summer Solstice. Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
John & Audrey talk about coming out stories, new music, and the "musical kaleidoscope" that is Closets are for Clothes. IG: @gingerjohn_violin Tix for Closets are for Clothes are $15 at constellation-chicago.com Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
John & Audrey talk about coming out stories, new music, and the "musical kaleidoscope" that is Closets are for Clothes. IG: @gingerjohn_violin Tix for Closets are for Clothes are $15 at constellation-chicago.com Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
John and Audrey talk about writing for big band, arranging all of Abbey Road, and Audrey's skepticism about up-close-and-personal magic tricks. huplayers.com johndorhauer.com IG: @huplayers Twitter: @HUPlayers Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
John and Audrey talk about writing for big band, arranging all of Abbey Road, and Audrey's skepticism about up-close-and-personal magic tricks. huplayers.com johndorhauer.com IG: @huplayers Twitter: @HUPlayers Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Rosśa (FKA Ross) talks about their upcoming residency and triple premiere at Illinois State University, getting into lesser-known languages, and using live electricity inside a piano. Twitter: @RossCrean IG: @criticalmuse web: rosscrean.com Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Rosśa (FKA Ross) talks about their upcoming residency and triple premiere at Illinois State University, getting into lesser-known languages, and using live electricity inside a piano. Twitter: @RossCrean IG: @criticalmuse web: rosscrean.com Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Audrey talks with Nora Barton, Billie Howard and Nomi Epstein about their upcoming album release, favorite auxiliary toy instruments, and when is the most auspicious time to record improvisation. nbntrio.bandcamp.com Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Audrey talks with Nora Barton, Billie Howard and Nomi Epstein about their upcoming album release, favorite auxiliary toy instruments, and when is the most auspicious time to record improvisation. nbntrio.bandcamp.com Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Wanees talks about The East Loop's upcoming residency at Uncommon Ground, teaching moments with audiences, and more. Website: eastloopmusic.com Facebook/IG: @theeastloop Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Wanees talks about The East Loop's upcoming residency at Uncommon Ground, teaching moments with audiences, and more. Website: eastloopmusic.com Facebook/IG: @theeastloop Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Andrew, Katie, Dustin and Audrey talk about writing and recording Twin Talk's upcoming album Weaver, as well as the very real possibility of a future lyric video. website: twintalkmusic.com IG/Twitter: @twintalkband Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Andrew, Katie, Dustin and Audrey talk about writing and recording Twin Talk's upcoming album Weaver, as well as the very real possibility of a future lyric video. website: twintalkmusic.com IG/Twitter: @twintalkband Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Craig, Emily, Luis and Audrey talk about improvisational bags of tricks, grooves, and vibrators. Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Craig, Emily, Luis and Audrey talk about improvisational bags of tricks, grooves, and vibrators. Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig
Join Audrey, Myra and Lindsay for fUn AnD gAmEs this Winter Solstice- it'll probably be dark by 2pm so you might as well snuggle up with some mulled wine and enjoy the fun and frivolity of the first ever AudPod Winter Games. Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig