Arjun Bhakoo 11/12/24 Arjun Bhakoo 11/12/24

Rethinking rap with Deca OTA.

“I don’t compromise on the message at all,” Deca OTA told Firebird.

Evgenia Anastasakos 10/9/24 Evgenia Anastasakos 10/9/24

A conversation with Tyler Costolo from Ghost Fan Club.

Tyler Costolo from Ghost Fan Club on biking, TikTok, aquariums, and his new EP.

Evgenia Anastasakos 9/24/24 Evgenia Anastasakos 9/24/24

A conversation with UK-based indie pop artist Max Blansjaar.

Max Blansjaar on touring, classical piano, and his new album False Comforts.

Evgenia Anastasakos 9/14/24 Evgenia Anastasakos 9/14/24

Superheroes, self-consciousness, and the Steve Miller Band: an interview with Ben Parker from My Best Unbeaten Brother.

Ben Parker, guitarist and vocalist for the UK-based rock trio, on the band’s new “mini-album,” Pessimistic Pizza.

Evgenia Anastasakos 8/9/24 Evgenia Anastasakos 8/9/24

Letting the Flowers Grow: an interview with comets near me.

The San Jose indie folk duo on songwriting, childhood, and building community through music.

Teddy Sandler 6/26/24 Teddy Sandler 6/26/24

Outer Heaven remixed: an interview with Umru.

A conversation with Brooklyn-based producer and musician, Umru.

Evgenia Anastasakos 5/1/24 Evgenia Anastasakos 5/1/24

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.”

Camille Cypher 4/26/24 Camille Cypher 4/26/24

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.

Jordyn Smith & Kayla Schvartzman 4/6/24 Jordyn Smith & Kayla Schvartzman 4/6/24

A conversation with Olivia Austin, AKA Operelly.

Operelly discusses her inspirations, songwriting process, and future projects.

Camille Cypher 3/28/24 Camille Cypher 3/28/24

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.

Charlotte Mooney 3/27/24 Charlotte Mooney 3/27/24

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.

Taylor Pate 2/16/24 Taylor Pate 2/16/24

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.

Joyce Zhang 2/3/24 Joyce Zhang 2/3/24

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.

Alyssa Manthi & Eli Rapport 11/21/23 Alyssa Manthi & Eli Rapport 11/21/23

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.