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This week, your ears are in for a treat. In this almost two-hour radio special, we bring you three live performances from our inaugural Chick Habit Live performance showcase. On this bill are our friends Hawley Shoffner, Jap Herron, and Ganser
After months of coordination, we’re finally proud to present the band behind our theme, Blizzard Babies! Formed in the winter months of two thousand eleven (and named for the snowstorm that blanketed our city), this band has been rocking the Wi
Nadia and Alicia from Ganser and Hawley Shoffner sit down with Ashly to talk about the upcoming first Chick Habit Live show (October 2nd, 9pm at Quenchers!) featuring their bands and Jap Herron! We also talk about the need for perfection women
Maybe you already know, but Chicago has a diverse musical past. Even though this show chronicles a vast array of experiences from musicians in the current scene, there is always space for new perspectives and conversations. This is what Chick H
Danielle and John from Impulsive Hearts sit down to discuss their long history of making music together and their experiences recording and releasing their next record. We also talk about whether singling out musicians for being female is detri
It’s all music, all the time, this week on Chick Habit. Ashly has picked some of her favorite bands from Chicago and around the country, and compiled a hour of great tunes. This specially-crafted, killer playlist is sure to excite your ears.Pl
Ah, the conveniences of modern technology. It’s all around us, and sometimes, even inspires a talented group of musicians to name themselves The Cell Phones. In this episode, Ashly is joined by Lindsey Charles, leader of the aforementioned inno
For the past two years, Joshua and Nicholas have lived, with few exceptions, behind the microphone. One-hundred-and-four episodes later, they bring you this retrospective episode, examining 52-hours of interviews, conversations, and more.This
It’s about to get loud. This week on Chick Habit, Ashly is joined by Donna (of Beat Drun Juel) and Megan (of Bow and Spear) to discuss their musical beginnings, and of course, the intricate balance of instruments known as rock. Like every week,
It’s time to talk writing. This hour on Dispatch, Joshua and Nicholas are joined by Collin and Ben, founders and instigators of the Wasted Pages Writers’ Workshop. Each week at the Chicago Publishers’ Resource Center, they help fellow authors b
Eventually, old technologies will be altered and presented as new work. It’s inevitable. But sometimes, these reintroduced platforms breathe new life into the mediums that birthed them. Today on Dispatch, a roundup of ideas that are arguably ou
Turn up the volume! In this episode, Melissa Oglesby, founder and director of Girls Rock! Chicago and Carrie Shemanski, a four-year volunteer with the organization, sit down with volunteer coordinator Ashly to talk about camp, the Girls Rock co
Before signing your rights away, it’s best to understand the rules. Before penning a controversial article, you should check your cultural sensibilities. Today on Dispatch, we round up the most important news, beginning with Apple Music and end
A landmark. When you move from double to triple digits — for creative project — it’s a reason for celebration. This, friends, is episode one hundred of Dispatch, featuring an all-new theme and audio branding, but us, Joshua and Nicholas, remain
It’s time to explore the world of independent electronic music with three talented guests. Unlike other genres, where a musician’s toolbox is comprised of guitars, pedals, and amplifiers; here, synthesizers reign supreme.While this replacement
What risks are acceptable? Opening a business and pursuing your own destiny is certainly fraught with danger, but how do you divide risks that are worth taking from the ones you should avoid?For one, it’s difficult to skirt the law where matte
If you’ve emailed a journalist asking for a favor, thought of promoting your own work instead of hiring outside help, or are making anything (of any sort) that will eventually require promotion, listen up. This episode is for you.It’s difficul
…would think I’m awesome! Today on Chick Habit, Adele Nicholas (of one-lady band Axons and jumpsuit-wearing punk act Puritan Pine) and Red of Red’s Garden (a multimedia project of art and music) discuss their artistic beginnings, and how their
Whether you’re hosting an event, releasing an album, or publishing content on your website, you are the host. And any time you welcome someone into your world, the guests’ experiences matter. Today on Dispatch, lessons learned from years of eve
If every night is a late one, and you dread the morning — you are overcommitted. When you’ve given every piece of yourself out to friends, family, and co-workers, there is only tiny scraps of time left over. But you stay the course, aiming to c
Different artistic mediums come together as we feature Kate from She Speaks In Tongues, a theatrical performer turned singer and songwriter who takes female experiences and sculpts them into breathtaking musical performance pieces.Joining in a
Some people believe ideas are currency, and if that’s true, should your ideas be protected? Today, we discuss the common action of having interested partners sign an NDA, or non-disclosure agreement, and how these binding legal documents can he
This week on Chick Habit, I’m joined by two talented artists: Kriss Stress and Emily Rose, who sit down to chat about coming into your own as an artist, the Chicago DIY scene, and more.Out of the gate, Emily recounts moments from her history:
Electronic commerce revolutionized what it means to make and sell handcrafted wares. However, we can’t overlook the wonderful, physical stores that help artisans as well. In this episode of Dispatch, we discuss the role that brick and mortar st
Now, more than ever, every one of us leaves footprints. Not just in the sand, grass, or dirt — but on platforms everywhere. Twitter, Facebook, Wordpress.com, and a plethora of other social platforms contain messages outlining our excesses, wond
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