Chicago Sound Check

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Are you a podcast fan? Take some of these local projects out for a spin:

Car Con Carne: Chicago media legend James VanOsdol. Musicians. And meat (and sometimes not-meat). Discussions, performances and good times ensue behind the wheel.

AUX Populi: Host Andy King explores how artists of all disciplines on our scene use art to not only express themselves, but also to heal others.

Pop-Punk & Pizza: Jacques LaMore offers hearty conversations with a mix of local acts alongside national touring musicians, often served with a side of pizza.

The Underbelly Hours: Co-hosts Adela Skowronski and Dan Dick give underground artists weekly time on the airwaves of Elmhurst College radio’s WRSE 88.7 FM … also now in podcast form.

Indecent Exposure: Musician and brewmaster Kevin McMahon exposes Chicago and beyond to the best local and national artists, musicians, writers, filmmakers, brewers, bands, entrepreneurs and more.

In the Green Room: Performer and host Stephanie Fravel invites guests to discuss their pre-show prep and rituals in a behind-the-scenes look at performing musicians.

The who, what, when and where of the Chicago and suburban music scene. Chicago Sound Check is a collaborative look by Daily Herald local music writer Brian Shamie and concert photographers Neal Zeleznak and Denis Cheng into the world of up-and-coming musicians working hard to express themselves, entertain others and make their mark.

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