Bottom Bracket is a emo rock trio from Springfield, IL who just recently released a new album titled "I Don't Care Enough to Stay". Emo rock is a style that grew from the punk and post-punk scenes of the late 80's and early 90's, but features more complex melodies, experimental song structure, and an emphasis on emotional vocals. Bottom Bracket brings their own unique sound to the genre, with influences from math rock that is evident in guitarist Mario Cannamela's intricate playing and tapping. Listen to Bottom Bracket's live performance in Studio A right here! Keep up with the band by following their Facebook page and purchase a copy of "I Don't Care Enough to Stay" available for download on Bandcamp . You can also pick that up on vinyl from the band's record label Rat King Record s. Bottom Bracket performing "Touching Face" and "Spin Cycle" live in WNIJ's Studio A Bottom Bracket performing "A Confrontation" and "No Pressure" live in WNIJ's Studio A

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Sessions from Studio A - Bottom Bracket

Join us for a special edition of Sessions from Studio A where we are celebrating all things ukulele with Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra! The 8-piece ensemble has members from all across northern Illinois and they show us that the ukulele isn't just a "strum and sing" instrument, but something that can be played as a virtuoso intrument as well. Keep up with Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra by following them on Facebook . Jen Conley, musical director of Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra Jen Conley, musical director of Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra

Sessions from Studio A - Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra

A recent graduate of Northern Illinois University's School of Music, singer-songwriter Amelia Harlovic is now based in Chicago, where she has kept busy during the pandemic writing and recording new songs. She joined us in Studio A for a performance alongside DeKalb's Chris Kenney on drums. Listen to her full performance and an interview with Amelia Harlovic on this new edition of Sessions from Studio A! Keep up with news from Amelia on her Facebook page. You can find her music available for purchase on Bandcamp and some new music videos on her YouTube channel. Amelia Harlovic performing "Real Plans" in WNIJ's Studio A Amelia Harlovic performing "No Locks on the Door" in WNIJ's Studio A Amelia Harlovic performing "Golden Hour" in WNIJ's Studio A

Sessions from Studio A - Amelia Harlovic

Folk artist Joe Jencks makes his living as a touring musician, sometimes on the road as many as 300 days a year. Like so many others, his world was turned upside down this year, but he uses his music to get through these tough times. Listen for a great conversation with Jencks where we discuss social activism, Pete Seeger, and the power of folk music as a voice for and of the people. We will also hear songs performed live here in WNIJ's Studio A. Find more music from Joe Jencks here on his website , where you can also sign up for his monthly newsletter. You can also find more videos of him performing on his YouTube channel. Joe Jencks performing "Let Me Sing You A Song" live in WNIJ's Studio A Joe Jencks performing "Song of the Rails" live in WNIJ's Studio A Joe Jencks performing "Let It Rain" live in WNIJ's Studio A

Sessions from Studio A - Joe Jencks

Back in March of this year, Dan Maguire joined us with Lucy Brearley and John Kielty to kick off our first ever Studio A Cafe concert. That live concert series had to be cut short, but we are excited to bring Dan Maguire's live performance to you on Sessions from Studio A. Listen to Maguire's performance in front of a live audience and also hear our talk with the Rockford singer-songwriter about his background, influences, and much more. Keep up with Dan Maguire at his website: danmaguiremusic.com Dan Maguire performing "Empty Pockets" live in WNIJ's Studio A. Dan Maguire performing "Roses and Wine" live in WNIJ's Studio A. Dan Maguire performing "Everyday" live in WNIJ's Studio A. Are you an artist interested in being featured on our show? Send us a submission at sessions@niu.edu. We would love to hear from you.

Sessions from Studio A - Dan Maguire

Things are getting heavy on this week's edition of Sessions from Studio A featuring alternative metal band Extinguish the Sun, from Dixon, IL. We will hear songs performed live from their debut album, Antihero, and their latest EP Oceans, which was released last October. Check out their full set in Studio A and an interview with the band right here. It's a headbanger edition of Sessions from Studio A this week with Extinguish the Sun! Find more music from the band on their website and Bandcamp page. Also be sure to follow them on FaceBook for more info about Extinguish the Sun. Extinguish the Sun performing "In Oceans Deep" live in WNIJ's Studio A Extinguish the Sun performing "Nameless One" live in WNIJ's Studio A

Sessions from Studio A - Extinguish the Sun

Like so many events this summer, DeKalb's annual Gurler Folk Music Festival had to be postponed due to COVID-19. But we wanted to find a way to celebrate the festival's 20th anniversary, so we are bringing the festival to you this year. Join us for a celebration of folk and traditional music with performances from Dave Balika and Friends, roots and jazz guitarist Jim Kanas, and folk trio Heath, Nathan, and Jessie. Keep an eye out for the return of the Gurler Folk Music Festival either this fall or in 2021. We will be back to the live music we all love as soon as it is safe to do so. Keep up with artists from tonight's show by following Heath, Nathan, and Jessie on their FaceBook page, and find more info about Jim Kanas on his website or his solo episode of Sessions from Studio A! We hope you enjoy this week's celebration of the Gurler Folk Music Festival. Jim Kanas plays his rendition of "Mother Abigail" Dave Balika and Friends perform their rendition of "A Little Whiskey Before

Sessions from Studio A - Gurler Folk Music Festival

Join us for two modern guitar virtuosos on this week's episode, Fareed Haque and Goran Ivanovic. The duo released a pair of albums in the 2000's to critical acclaim, but busy schedules and other musical endevours put their playing together on hiatus. That hiatus came to an end this year with the duo's new album IndoBalkan . In IndoBalkan , Haque and Ivanovic draw from their cultural roots to create a unique blend of world music, jazz, and classical. We talked with the guitarists about their backgrounds, influences, and reforming of the duo. They also performed some special live improvs for us, recorded from the artists' homes. Fareed Haque and Goran Ivanovic's new song "IndoBalkan" from the album of the same name Find more info about each guitarist at their websites, fareed.com and goranguitar.net and be sure to visit Delmark.com to purchase a copy of IndoBalkan . The album can also be found on Amazon , Apple Music , and streaming on Spotify . Fareed Haque and Goran Ivanovic's new song

Sessions from Studio A - Fareed Haque and Goran Ivanovic

In 2017, singer-songwriters Jim and Sam accomplished something few artists could ever imagine doing: they played a concert every single day for a whole year. The journey took them all across the United States and through 14 different countries. We left Studio A for this week's episode and met up with Jim and Sam at Rockford's Coronado Performing Arts Center. The husband and wife duo was coming through town all the way from Los Angeles, and were kind enough to join us for a recording and interview. We'll talk with them about their incredible 365 day tour and hear songs from their performance recorded live. Jim and Sam also filmed a documentary, After So Many Days , that chronicles their experience on the road. You can find more info about that doc right here . Also visit wearejimandsam.com to keep up with news and music from the band, and you can check them out on Facebook and Instagram as well. Their music is available on Spotify, Amazon Music, and other streaming services. A special

Sessions from Studio A - Jim and Sam

Pioneer Salesmen are a four-piece band from down south of the state in Alton, IL. Their music is high-energy with infectiously catchy hooks and riffs. They have a sound inspired by the classic rock of the 60's mixed with more modern rock bands like Arctic Monkeys. The band just released a new EP entitled "Only Fools" which you can listen to now on Spotify. They also have more music available for purchase on Bandcamp . Keep up with news from the band by following them on Facebook and Instagram at Pioneer Salesmen. Pioneer Salesmen performing "Takes Its Toll" live in WNIJ's Studio A Pioneer Salesmen performing "Just Anyone" live in WNIJ's Studio A Pioneer Salesmen performing "The Life We Lead" live in WNIJ's Studio A

Sessions from Studio A - Pioneer Salesmen

We left Studio A for this week's episode and headed to Severson Dells Nature Center in Rockford, where we caught a set from Baltimore husband and wife duo, The Honey Dewdrops. The Honey Dewdrops performing "Silver Lining" live at Severson Dells Nature Center Performing Americana and bluegrass music, The Honey Dewdrops' suck you into their songwriting with visual lyrics and soaring vocal harmonies. Listen to their performance at Severson Dells and check out some behind-the-scenes footage right here! The Honey Dewdrops performing "Horses" live at Severson Dells Nature Center Find more music from The Honey Dewdrops at their website and keep up with them on social media . The Honey Dewdrops peforming "More Than You Should Know" live at Severson Dells Nature Center

Sessions from Studio A - The Honey Dewdrops

We have a unique episode of Sessions from Studio A this week. Like so many others, the current pandemic has put our normal work on hiatus. Join us for a special "quarantined" edition of the show featuring ambient music from Rockford's Micky Torpedo. Micky is releasing four ambient albums this year, based on the changing moods of each season. We'll hear music from his Winter and Spring Cycle albums this hour. We also sat down to chat virtually with Micky about his approach to writing music, as well as his involvment in Rockford's Rock and Roll Institute. You can keep up with Micky on his Facebook page and download his music on Bandcamp .

Sessions from Studio A - Micky Torpedo

Listen to a special edition of Sessions from Studio A this week, as celebrate the first ever Public Radio Music Day. Sessions has been on the air for 4 years and has had over 100 artists featured on the show. In this episode, we'll take a listen back through the years to a variety of performances recorded for Sessions from Studio A. Local musicians need your support now more than ever. Download an album, buy some merch, and most importantly, go see a local artist live once you are able. We at WNIJ would like to thank all the artists who have performed on Sessions from Studio A and all of the listeners who support the show. You are what keeps music on public radio alive and strong. Thank you. Don't forget, you can find the full episodes of these performances here in our show archive and watch behind-the-scenes video on our YouTube channel .

Sessions from Studio A - Public Radio Music Day

Dark Heart News is a high-energy rock and roll trio from Chicago. They have a wide range of influences from rock legends like Led Zeppelin, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and The White Stripes, to blues masters such as Stevie Ray Vaughan. Hear Dark Heart News' full performance in Studio A right here! You can keep up with the band and purchase their music at their website . Dark Heart News performing "Snake Eyes" live in WNIJ's Studio A Dark Heart News performing "Driven and Lonely" live in WNIJ's Studio A Dark Heart News performing "House of Kings" live in WNIJ's Studio A

Sessions from Studio A - Dark Heart News

Join us for the music of Crystal Gravy, of DeKalb, IL. They are a love-struck duo who even spent their first date writing their first song. We'll hear their performance in Studio A and talk with Crystal Gravy about their writing process, their relationship, and much more. We will even learn what "Hotel Stew" is. Keep up with Crystal Gravy by following their Facebook page. Find more of their music streaming on Spotify and available for download on Bandcamp! Crystal Gravy performing "Krug" live in WNIJ's Studio A Crystal Gravy performing "First Blood" live in WNIJ's Studio A Crystal Gravy performing "One More Storm" live in WNIJ's Studio A

Sessions from Studio A - Crystal Gravy

Sessions From Studio A is a local program dedicated to showcasing regional and touring musicians, featuring performances recorded in our very own Studio A in DeKalb. To learn more, visit our site at https://www.northernpublicradio.org/topic/sessions-studio The program presents genres of music ranging from folk to indie rock, blues, alternative country, Americana, world music and more, in a way that provides the listener with a live concert experience. Hosted by Carl Nelson, these performances are accompanied by interviews with the artists who discuss their inspirations, aspirations, and the stories behind their original songs.

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