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Hot off the heels of the release of the Deluxe Edition of 'My Apologies to the Chef', Winona Fighter joined Case in the Q101 Lounge for an intimate conversation about recording that album, as well as what it's like packing for tour, more future Winona Fighter song titles, and more! A Case For… is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenz...

Dan Campbell of The Wonder Years returns to A Case For! The two discuss the 20th anniversary of the band, never feeling okay about anything ever, Riot Fest memories, and moments that Campbell would want included in a Wonder Years biopic! A Case For… is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. An avid fan of underground m...

For a record-setting third time, Ian Shelton and Kevin Kiley of the Los Angeles punk outfit Militarie Gun sit down with Case for an in-depth conversation on the release of their second full-length record, 'God Save the Gun'. The trio discuss the differences between releasing a debut album and a follow-up, the recording process behind tracks like "God Owes Me Money" and "Daydream", what Shelton's u...

Moments before rocking the Aragon Ballroom with Third Eye Blind and Yellowcard, ‪@Theparadoxband‬ made their return to Q101's YouTube channel for a special Twisted edition of A Case For. The band talked about the weight of expectations, constantly being compared to pop punk luminaries, balancing songwriting & constant touring, and so much more! A Case For… is an interview series conduct...

Case sits down with New Jersey legends The Bouncing Souls to talk about memories of playing the first Riot Fest and how things have changed in 20 years, their hatred for the band Lifetime and how they later rekindled their relationship, what makes New Jersey so great, and so much more! A Case For… is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian &...

In a special bonus episode of A Case For, Case is joined by emo stalwarts Cartel, who are currently on the road celebrating 20 years of their breakthrough album 'Chroma'. The band talks about their DIY beginnings, how New Found Glory changed the trajectory of the band, sharing the stage with Panic! At The Disco, and the two-decade impact that 'Chroma' has had on their lives.  A Case For&helli...

Moments before playing to a sold-out show at The Vic Theatre, singer-songwriter ‪@peteyusa‬ sat down with Case to discuss the legendary shows that they've seen in Chicago, nostalgia acts dominating festivals, masculinity and how to write about it, and so much more! A Case For… is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show....

Alt-country standout Bo Staloch joined Case at Lollapalooza 2025 for an intimate conversation about being too nice for the music industry, being inspired by Radiohead, the emotional toll of writing heartbreaking songs, and more!  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lo...

Opposites attract as Case sat down with noted party animal The Dare for this week’s A Case For. In this expedited conversation, the two discuss first kisses, party stories, iconic lyrics, and more!  A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Knocked Loose, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse. Follow hos...

Atlanta's Silly Goose stopped by the Q101 Tent at Lollapalooza 2025 for an in-depth conversation with Case about the trials and tribulations of playing outside of giant festivals, what it was like to finally get invited to Lollapalooza, which bands inspired their DIY ethics, and so much more! A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian...

After dropping what many consider to be the best album of 2025, ‘Welcome to My Blue Sky’, Momma stopped by the Q101 Lounge for an exclusive conversation with Case. Together, the group discussed what it’s like to have a record with “buzz” in 2025, the inspiration behind “I Want You (Fever)", and more!  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Ca...

On this week's A Case For, Case sits down with the incomparable Tay Roebuck of Chicago standouts Smut to discuss their new record, "Tomorrow Comes Crashing". Along the way, the two discuss how Roebuck's rage led to her joining Smut, the influence that Chicago's Friko had on the band, and so much more!  A Case For… is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q10...

Case is joined by Estaban Flores of Slow Joy live at Q101's PIQNIQ for an intimate conversation about Slow Joy's rise to success following the impact of their single "Gruesome", the impact that Modest Mouse has had on the band, and how being married has influenced the band's creative process.  A Case For… is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s...

Case sits down with Chicago alt-rockers Pretoria! Despite a recent string of poor health, the band was able to chat with Case in the Q101 Lounge about their upcoming EP, 'If We're Pretending', as well as legendary house shows in Grand Rapids, the greatness of Chicago, and more! A Case For… is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie M...

This week on A Case For, Case is joined by Bobby Nerves of the UK outlet Bad Nerves. The two discuss the perils of trying to "look cool" on stage, what the band learned while opening for The Hives, why it's so important to fail in your journey to success, and so much more. A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning...

Harrison Gordon is a man (and a band) from Normal, Illinois who have proven to be the town's greatest export since Steak n' Shake was founded. Before Gordon opened up a sold-out show at Chicago's Metro, he and Case stood in the alley in between Metro and The Gman Tavern to discuss Gordon's recent, horrific tour of the West Coast, plus why writing breakup songs is as tough as it sounds and why musi...

Fresh off the release of Scowl's second full-length record, "Are We All Angels", the band sat down with Case for a conversation about the jump from Flatspot Records to Dead Oceans, what to expect on the new album, what Scowl ultimately wants out of the band, and more!  A Case For… is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morni...

This week on A Case For, Case is joined by the one-and-only Poppy. The two talk about Poppy's relationship with Jimmy Kimmel and the fallout of her recent TV performance with Knocked Loose, the struggles of finding a good opener, the current state of the Internet, and more!  A Case For… is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie...

This week on A Case For, Case is joined by authors Richard Bienstock & Tom Beaujour, the minds behind 'Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival', which is slated to be released on March 25. The trio discuss the historical importance of Lollapalooza as a traveling tour, what was uncovered about Nirvana possibly headlining Lollapalooza 1994, how hard it was to tr...

This week, Case sits down with alt-country standout Esther Rose to talk about country music's shifting landscape, what it means to take accountability, Esther's recent foray into psychedelics, and more!  A Case For… is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for...

Singer-songwriter Christian Lee Hutson joins Case for an exclusive conversation about Hutson's infamous on-stage persona, how Phoebe Bridgers crowds have changed over the years, what comes next after completing his third record, and so much more!  A Case For… is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his fir...

Hot off the heels of their smash hit "can't slow down", California exports almost monday  sat down with Case for an in-depth conversation about living life in Southern California, what it was like to play Madison Square Garden, and so much more!  A Case For… is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his...

Before blowing away the Q101 Faithful at Q101's Twisted XMAS, Case sat down with Mod Sun for an in-depth conversation on his upcoming music, how skateboarding inspired his career, and what it was like filming an episode of MTV's  Ridiculousness  with Rob Dydrek.  A Case For… is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s  Brian & Ke...

Alicia Bognanno, better known as Bully, joins Case for the first  A Case For  of 2025. The two chat about getting heckled while performing, the loneliness of being an opening act, why she is the 'Rick Ross of indie rock', and so much more!  A Case For… is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his...

Hot off the heels of their #1 single "Sad In Carolina", Dexter and the Moonrocks joined Case for a chat at Q101's Twisted XMAS to talk about their newfound success, how hard it is to be a Texas Rangers fan, what albums Gen Alpha need to listen to, and more!  A Case For… is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Si...