Matt, Theo, and Jack from the Indie-folk band known as Tors stopped by The Mix before their sold-out show at Schubas. They chatted with Jenny V about touring with Myles Smith, releasing vol. 1 of their new EP, the weirdest item on their rider and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Local Chicago singer/songwriter Wyatt Waddell stops by The Mix to discuss what inspired him to get into music, his favorite local venues, and some upcoming shows that he's performing for free! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Singer-songwriter and producer, Eddie Benjamin, stopped by The Mix while touring with Shawn Mendes to fill us in on their latest project, co-producing Justin Bieber's album "Swag" and working on new music! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After 17 years, The Ataris are back with new music! McCabe & Jenny caught up with bassist Mike Davenport backstage at Riot Fest 2025. Before taking the stage to perform their album "So Long, Astoria" Mike talks about what they've been up to with their time off, some of his best memories as a band and their latest single "Car Song." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After 14 years Gym Class Heroes are back! McCabe & Jenny recently caught up with lead vocalist Travie McCoy backstage at Riot Fest 2025. Travie talks about how he teamed up with the popular baseball team The Savannah Bananas, what he’s been up to for 14 years and what this new era for Gym Class Heroes will sound like. Listen to the full interview now! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Singer-songwriter Audrey Hobert stopped by The Mix New Music Club before her show at Schubas to chat with McCabe & Jenny V on all things new music, transitioning from co-writing for other artists to writing solo for herself, working with Gracie Abrams and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Singer/songwriter Max McNown catches up with McCabe and Jenny at Reggies before his Lollapalooza debut. Max talks about his early days of busking in California, how his hit song "A Lot More Free" has changed his life and more.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Supporting Dua Lipa for the U.S. dates of her Radical Optimism tour, singer-songwriter CIL stops by The Mix Studio! Jenny V and her discuss Chicago culture, where her love for R&B originated, and is there actually a man living in the bean?... CIL also shares advice she received from Stevie Nicks after opening for her tour. This interview is not one to miss! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jenny V, co-host of The Mix New Music Club, and Nikki from The Morning Mix caught up with Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty to talk all things new music, with his upcoming solo album "All Night Days" set for release on Sept. 5, 2025. Hear more about the inspiration behind the album on this episode of The Mix New Music Club Podcast! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Daya joins after her surprise Lollapalooza appearance with Gryffin to talk about her big comeback and upcoming projects. We dive into her love for performing at festivals, Doechii, and even Spirited Away. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

KATSEYE joins us before their self-described energetic and “proper” Lollapalooza performance to discuss all things girl groups. We learn about their misconceptions, niche senses of humor, and how they were able to overcome their cultural differences alongside rapid fire questions about each member. On top of that, we discover their strongest Chicago desire: deep dish pizza. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Flowerovlove joins us fresh off the Lolla stage after literally popping out of a handbag. She talks about writing music since age six, debuting an unreleased track called I Know I’m Your First, and living for the plot. From boat tours to outfit malfunctions, she’s all about turning moments into stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a late-night Lolla after show with Ashe, Finneas shares how a casual text turned into a full-blown band and a new record dropping September 19. Inspired by classic groups with shared lead vocals, he reflects on making music as a duo, high school band memories, and a fire mid-gig in Singapore. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joey Valence & Brae join us before their Lollapalooza performance and we learn all about how the two came together, including each other’s first impressions and college beginnings. The duo discuss their upcoming album, Hyper Youth, how their music ended up in Cobra Kai, and we get to learn about their unfortunate history with Korean corn dogs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bo Staloch joins us after his first-ever Lolla set, where nerves turned into energy as he debuted a new song about declaring love. From writing poems in high school to opening for Zach Bryan, his journey has been full of surreal moments. He shares his love for connecting with fans, his upcoming tour, with a stop in Evanston, and the quiet thoughts he has about family and future kids while on the road. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

People R Ugly joins us to discuss their upcoming Lollapalooza performance and what to expect, including their matching green outfits and a surprise guest. We learn about how the band was formed through Instagram DM’s, what they’re doing to prepare for Lollapalooza, and the unfortunate time they used a microphone cord as a jump rope (rumored to happen again). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Singer-songwriter Jade Lemac joins us for her first Lollapalooza and first time in Chicago, rocking a Sox hat and craving deep dish pizza. She shares how performing outside her mom’s store (and even breakdancing) helped spark her love for music. With a new single dropping August 15 and a tour ahead, Jade reflects on heartfelt songwriting, family, and what’s next. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Isabel LaRosa joins us freshly off the stage to discuss returning to Lollapalooza 2 years later, performance anxiety, and festival fits. Prepping for her upcoming She goes over working with her brother, her upcoming projects, and even dealing with high notes and voice cracks.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fresh off her Lolla debut, we chat with Cassandra Coleman about the thrill of seeing the crowd grow and embracing every moment on stage. Her new song explores change, self-forgiveness, and moving forward with confidence. She opens up about finding inspiration mid-flight, conquering her fear of rejection, and her plans to bike around Chicago to eat deep dish. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Clairice joins us fresh off her first-ever live performance as part of the Chicago Made showcase at Lollapalooza. She shares her love for heartfelt indie pop, the importance of radical acceptance in her music, and the thrill of connecting with a crowd. We talk about her new EP, now streaming everywhere, and her excitement to see Tyler, the Creator live. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.