Storytelling and speaking out: an interview with Dylan Gamez Citron of bedbug.
Dylan Gamez Citron chats with Firebird about hosting living room shows, history books, and their newest album, “pack your bags the sun is growing.”
DIY and the preservation of artistic agency: an interview with Directrix.
How the alt-punk band has found community, agency, and authenticity in the DIY community.
A conversation with Olivia Austin, AKA Operelly.
Operelly discusses her inspirations, songwriting process, and future projects.
Exploring the abstract and the intimate in Teeth: an interview with Jeni Magaña.
Between touring with Mitski and working with Emily Moore on the duo Pen Pin, Magaña gives us Teeth, an exploration of self grounded in musical experimentation and expertise.
Art as a performance: a deep dive into Sombr.
From TikTok to his first tour, Sombr strikes his audience with his stage presence and vocal range at Schubas Tavern.
Whimsy Rock is IN!: an interview with Lunar Ash.
The five-piece Chicago indie band goes deep on their creative process, musical and non-musical influences, how social organizing relates to their art, and “goofy” future projects.
Unveiling insights: an exclusive interview with Jeff McClusky.
Exploring the state of live music, A&R, and the influence of TikTok with four decade industry veteran and CEO of JMA Promo, Jeff McClusky.
An interview with Henry Pearl of LAUNDRY DAY.
Earlier this year, LAUNDRY DAY took the stage in UChicago’s very own Ida Noyes. We were lucky enough to chat with group member Henry Pearl, gaining insight into his creative process, life on tour, and what the future looks like.
Danny Bateman on Grog and the rules of form.
Frog frontman Danny Bateman chats with Firebird about Bach, movies, and his creative process.
Jon Garrett reflects on the evolution of music criticism in the 21st century.
A conversation with one of Pitchfork and Firebird’s earliest supporters.
McKinley Dixon talks MCR, Toni Morrison, and embracing community in music.
A conversation with McKinley Dixon detailing his musical journey, plus an inside look at his most recent Chicago show.
Josh Terry shares his journey as a music journalist in the modern age.
A dive into the background and perspective of one of Chicago’s favorite music writers.
The Yellow Button discusses music in the age of streaming and TikTok.
Kelsie Herzog discusses her journey as a music curator on the internet.
Alexander Panos discusses his background and approach to making music.
The up-and-coming electronic musician’s journey so far.
Alexander Panos discusses his debut album, Nascent.
Panos tells the stories behind his electronic sound collages.
Keith Rankin discusses death's dynamic shroud's evolution on new album Darklife.
A deep dive into the creative process behind one of the most mind-bending electronic albums of last year.
Path to the flower patch: an interview with Kitty Craft.
Pamela Valfer chats with Firebird about Simon & Garfunkel, visual DJs, and touring in Japan.
Interview with Sam Lynch
Bird of Paradise: passion project turned UChicago rock band.
