vocalooverdrive:

It looks like it’s time to toss out your iPods and delete the hundreds of songs you’ve purchased as MP3’s. Apple hits the streaming airwaves! Luis and Shantell discuss what this means for the consumer, the artists, Apple and their competitors.

In a recent move from Apple, the company will be releasing what media has unofficially dubbed iRadio - a music streaming service comparable to Spotify or Pandora. Their move into the “streaming scene” is rumored to include improvements to the competition’s model. While this may represent a slight move away from Apple’s MP3-based system, purchasing songs will be a button-click away through the set up.

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6Vocalo, Overdrive, Cash Money Tuesday, Apple, music streaming provider, technology, public radio,

vocalomusicvox:

In just under two years, The Orwells have released an official full-length and an EP, with yet another full-length on its way. With shredding garage blues guitars and thumping drums the band has burst out of basement shows and into rock clubs throughout Chicago and beyond, and now the big stage at Lollapalooza awaits them. Not too bad for a bunch of 18 year olds out of Elmhurst, IL?!

Live From Studio 10 airs Tuesdays at 8pm CST on Vocalo 90.7 FM (CHI) / 89.5 FM (NWI) and Vocalo.org, and features emerging local bands and music artists (with the occasional national act stopping by). No other station brings you this much local music, and no other show in the region does it live. The show is hosted by Jesse Menendez, produced by Fyodor Sakhnovski and engineered by Adam Yoffe. Subscribe to the podcast here: bitly.com/vocaloLFS10

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6The Orwells, chicago, public radio, vocalo, live from studio 10, rock, garage rock, punk, indie rock, lollapalooza,

vocalomusicvox:

Swedish electro pop group Kate Boy is on their first US tour. The group stopped by the studio to chat with Jesse Menendez about the reception of their music in the US, their aim to mix pop music with darker monochrome aesthetics, and the origin of the androgynous Kate Boy mascot.

The MusicVox airs weekdays 6-8 PM on 90.7 FM (CHI) / 89.5 (NWI) /www.vocalo.org

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6Kate Boy, pop, electro, electronic, Sweden, Chicago, Vocalo, public radio,

vocaloreclaimedsoul:

On this Installment of Reclaimed Soul, we’ll hear “Black Love” by Carlos Garnett, angsty teen soul from Detroit & Chicago, groovy riffs on themes written by classical composer Chopin, and much more.

Reclaimed Soul airs Thursdays at 8pm-10pm (CST) on vocalo.org, or tune in on 90.7fm and 89.5fm.

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6vinyl, black love, jazz, soul, vocalo,

vocalooverdrive:

In the recent release of her memoirs Warrior Princess, Retired Navy SEAL Kristin Beck writes about struggling with her hidden sexual identity while also living a military lifestyle. Kristin, formerly known as Chris, had 20 years of service as a United States Navy SEAL. She retired from “SEAL Team 6”  just months before it raided Osama bin Laden’s hide out. Luis and Shantell discuss Beck’s recent decision to become transgender, the responses that she’s received since coming out, and the various questions about leading a transgender lifestyle.

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6Vocalo, Overdrive, SEAL Team 6, Chris Beck, Kristin Beck, military, don't ask don't tell, trangender, identity, Feminist Wednesday, team vocalo, public radio,

vocalooverdrive:

It seems like no one does charity as fun as Terrence Chappell. The nightlife and society columnist talks about his upcoming performance in “Dancing with the Queer Stars.” The proceeds of the event will go toward sending 10-20 students to the Anita Davis Dance Camp and features celebrated individuals from the LGBTQ community.

Source: SoundCloud / vocalo

6Vocalo, Overdrive, Man About Town, Dancing with the Queers Stars, entertainment, Terrence Chappell, public radio, team vocalo, nightlife, charity, Chicago, LGBT, dance,

practicallyspeaking-vocalo:

June is Black Music Month (or African-American Music Appreciation Month, depending on who you ask). This installment features Audra’s conversation with Practically Speaking’s producer, Ayana Contreras. Ayana also hosts Vocalo’s Reclaimed Soul. They talk about the roots of the celebration, the intersections of so-called “black” genres, and talk about the present states of various genres that are traditionally considered “Black”. Is Jazz, for instance, in jeopardy?

Then, Audra speaks with Israeli vocalist Ester Rada (pictured above) about how being Ethiopian and growing up in Israel influenced her musical path. She also talks her African American influences like Nina Simone and Jill Scott.

Practically Speaking airs fresh episodes Saturdays at 1pm CST on vocalo.org, and over the air at 89.5fm and 90.7fm in Chicago. Visit vocalo.org and press play.

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6ester rada, black music month, Practically Speaking, race, ethiopian jazz,

morningamp:

Chicago based streetwear company Fresh Connection is entering its third year of existence, and is working on new collaborations. Founder Johnnie Lovett, creative director Joshua Gadson and marketing director Kenny Kinder joined the AMp hosts Brian Babylon and Molly Adams this morning to talk about his timeless clothing line, which takes a fresh twist on the French Connection styles of the 60s and 70s, and creates fashion that transcends gender, race, creed, and what it’s like building a brand from the ground up.

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6small businesses, fresh connection, french connection, street fashion, 1960s, 1970s, chicago public radio, chicago public media, wbez, vocalo, npr, johnnie lovett, joshua gadson, kenny kinder,

morningamp:

When thinking about yogurt, innovation and entrepreneurship typically would not be some of the first things that come to mind. But now, cultured dairy is keeping pace with some of the most cutting edge businesses in the world. And the best part for the CEO of Chobani Yogurt? An American immigrant from Turkey named Hamdi Ulukaya. He owns 100% of his company. AMp hosts Brian Babylon and Molly Adams discussed the recent unexpected boom of the yogurt industry this morning - and since Brian hates yogurt he did his best to talk about this without gagging.

Source: SoundCloud / vocalo

6chobani, yogurt, cash money tuesday, vocalo, wbez, npr, morning amp, morning show, chicago public radio, chicago public media, hamdi ulukaya, greek yogurt, entrepreneuship, innovation, businesses, economy, american dream, immigrant,

vocalomusicvox:

NY based punk disco band !!! (Chk Chk Chk) are on tour in support of their fifth studio album Thr!!!er. Singer Nic Offer joined Jesse Menendez on the line. He talked about religious apathy, the timing of political songs, and getting hipsters to dance.

The MusicVox airs weekdays 6-8 PM on 90.7 FM (CHI) / 89.5 (NWI) /www.vocalo.org

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6Chk Chk Chk, !!!, dance, punk, disco, public radio, vocalo, chicago,

morningamp:

Few flags are more iconic than Chicago’s, and in preparation for Flag Day, urbanologist Max Grinnell joined Morning AMp hosts Brian Babylon and Molly Adams where he discussed the flag’s significance, brainstormed ideas for a fifth star, and even recited a haiku.

Source: SoundCloud / vocalo

6urbanologist, max grinnell, chicago flag, stars, fifth star, haikus, chicago public radio, chicago public media, vocalo, wbez, npr,