Michael Ardaiolo writes
Last week we introduced the spotlight section by highlighting one of our active members. Along with giving you an inside look at the people who are working hard within our organization, this section will also feature interviews with our favorite artists and industry folk. This week, we are proud to present David Brewis, the clever pop-rock songsmith behind School of Language and one-third of the acclaimed indie/art-rock trio Field Music. Supporting his debut album as School of Language – Sea from Shore released on Chicago’s Thrill Jockey Records in January – we had the opportunity to sit down with Brewis after his in-store performance at Reckless Records. Though exhausted from his rigorous touring schedule and still shaking slightly from the adrenaline induced by his just completed performance, Brewis took on the interview like a pro with poise, sincerity and eloquence. Or perhaps it was just the Sunderland lad’s English accent that disguised any kind of impatience. Either way, we discussed his infectious new album (which very well may be a dark horse contender on many critics’ 2008 year-end lists), striking out from beneath the Field Music shadow, and his future plans as a solo artist.
CHIRP: How did the School of Language moniker originate?
David Brewis: I was about as tired as I am now on a plane drifting to sleep, and I thought, “oh school of language… dream.” That’s a good a name for a band; if I ever do a band, that’s what I’ll call it. It was as simple as that. And since then I’ve come up with loads of explanations of why it’s a good name. But as with so many things, it was just completely random.
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Michael Ardaiolo writes
To kick off our monthly spotlight on active members of the Chicago Independent Radio Project, we sat down for a conversation with Vice President Jenny Lizak. As well as being the chair of CHIRP’s Legislative Committee, Jenny is the Head Publicist for one of Chicago’s premier independent music venues, the Metro and Smart Bar, and co-anchor of the Women on Women Music Program. In a noisy bagel shop on the north side, we briefly pinned down the ever-busy Jenny on her lunch break to discuss her position with CHIRP, her passion for community radio and her recent trip to Washington, DC on behalf of the organization.
CHIRP: What is your position with the Chicago Independent Radio Project?
Jenny Lizak: I am the Vice President of CHIRP and chair of the Legislative Committee.
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