Dynasty Podcasts: Chicagoverse

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Chicagoverse 169 - MFn Melo Oct 15, 2017

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Rising rapper MFn Melo makes his debut on Dynasty Podcasts to discuss his new MeloDramatics project. The artist reflects on the multi-year journey to write, record, and release the record, revealing that the album went through multiple drafts before arriving as a final and finished statement.

Melo also speaks on the origins of Pivot Gang, revisiting the early days of himself, Saba, and Joseph Chilliams as The Rally. The artist talks on the friendly level of competition within the Pivot Gang, and recalls how the group's first post on Fake Shore Drive marked a turning point in Pivot's journey. Finally, Melo discusses the upcoming John Walt Day concert event on Saturday, November 25th at the House Of Blues, where the Pivot family will remember the late John Walt.

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Chicagoverse 168 - Corbin Reiff Oct 15, 2017

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Chicago-based music writer Corbin Reiff returns to Dynasty Podcasts, following speaking on last year's Breaking Into Professional Music Journalism panel.

Reiff delves into his newly released book, Lighters in the Sky: The All-Time Greatest Concerts 1960-2016, which chronicles the most legendary live performances ever. The writer reveals how he conducted research and gathered firsthand accounts about legendary concerts going back decades, including getting to connect with none other than The Boss himself, Bruce Springsteen. Reiff and host Jaime Black also bond over their love of Kanye West and Nine Inch Nails, geeking about the live theatricality of the former, and marveling at the transformation of the latter over the last three decades. Finally, Reiff revisits the concert event that turned him onto live music, and reveals the one concert he'd attend if he had one time machine opportunity.

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Chicagoverse 167 - Greg Buissereth x Justin Cunningham (SocialWorks) Oct 15, 2017

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Greg Buissereth and Justin Cunningham of SocialWorks make their Dynasty Podcasts debut, to delve into the story behind the youth empowerment charity.

The duo speak on the spirit of altruism and the personal challenges that led to the creation of SocialWorks and a desire to pursue selfless endeavors. Cunningham and Buissereth also reveal how the passing of Brother Mike Hawkins led to the launch of OpenMike youth poetry series, and share how Chance The Rapper helped take the project to the next level, legitimizing SocialWorks as a charity organization early on.

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Chicagoverse 166 - Jason Valcarcel x Herson Escobar (PVTSTCK) Oct 15, 2017

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Jason Valcarcel and Herson Escobar of PVTSTCK make their Dynasty Podcasts debut, speaking about the planning and vision that went into the creation of the recording studio and record label business in Chicago.

The duo speak about the importance of community within the PVTSTCK organization, as well as their goal to help legitimize and establish artists and industry in Chicago. Escobar and Valcarcel also discuss long term plans to open their own space in a neighborhood like Pilsen, to support and empower Chicago youth, providing insight on how the music business works.

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Chicagoverse 165 - Chris Lindsey x Evan Brown (Ear2Ground) Sep 26, 2017

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In an interview recorded at Virgin Hotels in Chicago, Evan Brown and Chris Lindsey of tech and content site Ear 2 Ground make their Dynasty Podcasts debut.

The duo share the little known news that not only is ar 2 Ground a content and editorial/features site, it’s also a tech company, creating APIs and software for artists like Chance The Rapper and more. Brown and Lindsey speak on showcasing editorial videos showcasing Chicago talent, while working on tech services for artists in the background. The pair reveal how they plan to roll out the tech features for artists in the future, and discuss the challenges that come with creating customized campaigns to meet an artist’s needs.

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Chicagoverse 164 - Michael Salisbury Sep 26, 2017

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Chicago photographer Michael Salisbury visits Dynasty Podcasts to discuss his visual craft, in an interview recorded at Virgin Hotels.

The Chicago photographer shares how he sees Instagram adapting as a platform, and how those changes affect its core base. Salisbury also touches on shooting with corporate clients at Leo Burnett, reveals how and when his work turned a corner in finding an audience, and speaks on shooting Chicago artists for longform features with These Days.

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Chicagoverse 163 - Mel Safford (Chicago Ideas Week) Sep 26, 2017

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In the midst of preparing and promoting the festival, Chicago Ideas Week booking director Mel Safford visits Dynasty Podcasts to speak about this year’s CIW.

Safford looks back at her beginning in the creative industries, to her role as a booking producer at Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Studios. Safford also shares what she loves about her role booking thought leaders as speakers at Chicago Ideas Week, and affirms why it’s important for the festival to remain affordable and accessible to a creative audience. Finally, Safford speaks on the high profile speakers lineup at this year’s edition of the festival, from Kim Kardashian to hometown heroes Joe Freshgoods and Elise Swopes, to acclaimed actor and screenwriter and Chicago native Lena Waithe.

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Chicagoverse 162 - YehMe2 Sep 26, 2017

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In an interview recorded at his home in Chicago, longtime Dynasty Podcasts guest* Josh Young, AKA YehMe2, returns to the podcast to talk about his work and his life, post-Flosstradamus. (Young’s first appearance was in one of the earliest episodes of Dynasty Podcasts, all the way back in 2005.)

Young speaks on his feelings of no longer connecting with the sound and lifestyle that came along with the success of Flosstradamus, and how differing musical tastes between himself and longtime musical collaborator Curt Cameruci inspired Young to pursue his own path. The artist also details what makes YehMe2 different than Flosstradamus, and how he’s more concerned with creating a steady flow of creative and imperfect ideas, over working on a project without a set deadline until it’s absolutely perfect. Finally, Young speaks in depth on how the family life - a wife and two children - has influenced his goals and his idea of success, and how family and authenticity drive everything he does now.

Hosted by Jaime Black
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Logo design by Danyelle Sage | http://danyellesage.com
Web Design by Marcus Carter
Voice imaging by Alice Hayes

Chicagoverse 161 - Company Of Thieves Sep 26, 2017

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In support of Company Of Thieves’ reunion tour, Marc Walloch calls in to Dynasty Podcasts to reconnect with Jaime Black.

Walloch speaks on the mood leading up to Company Of Thieves’ hiatus in 2014, and how he first reconnected with COT frontwoman Genevieve Schatz in LA. He also reflects on his time playing bass for Awolnation and guitar for Juliette Lewis during COT’s hiatus, and reveals how moving to LA initially humbled him.

Walloch also discusses the mood in Company Of Thieves now that he and Schatz are again making music together, and talks about the group’s perspective on releasing new music in the near future.

Hosted by Jaime Black
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Logo design by Danyelle Sage | http://danyellesage.com
Web Design by Marcus Carter
Voice imaging by Alice Hayes

Chicagoverse 160 - Leor Galil (Chicago Reader) Sep 26, 2017

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Following his appearance as a speaker at the Breaking Into Professional Music Journalism panel in 2016, Chicago music writer Leor Galil returns to Dynasty Podcasts for an interview recorded at Virgin Hotels.

The writer reflects on his musical upbringing in Washington, D.C., and how picking up the Chicago Reader became a ritual once he moved to Chicago. Galil also reveals the story he wrote at the Reader that had the biggest impact on the life of a feature’s subject. Additionally, Galil offers his thoughts on Chicago’s changing media landscape, and reveals why he loves working and living in Chicago.

Hosted by Jaime Black
Produced by Dynasty Podcasts
Logo design by Danyelle Sage | http://danyellesage.com
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Voice imaging by Alice Hayes

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