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On this week’s A Case For, Case is joined by Public Opinion’s Kevin Hart. In a lengthy, intimate interview, the two discuss how to understand New Order, touring with Drug Church, Public Opinion’s upcoming release, ‘The Curse of Public Opinion’, and of course, whether or not the Counting Crows are literally the best band ever. ‘The Curse of Public Opinion’...

On this week's A Case For, Case is joined by Scott Vogel of the seminal hardcore band Terror. The two discuss playing with Three 6 Mafia, how Terror has wound up on the most iconic labels in hardcore, how Terror maintains a youthful spirit, and more!  A Case For… is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. An avid f...

On the heels of Q101's 2026 PIQNIQ announcement, pop-punk standouts Action/Adventure joined Case in the Q101 Lounge for an exclusive conversation about what to expect when the likes of Action/Adventure and Joyce Manor hit the stage that weekend, how recording their latest album almost led to the band breaking up, what happens when fire ants attack on the road, and so much more! See omnystudio.com/...

Grab a pint and enjoy this intimate conversation between Case and one of Ireland's greatest exports, NewDad. Taped moments before NewDad hit the stage for a packed gig at the Metro in Chicago, Case and frontwoman Julie Dawson discussed the difficulties of eating on the road, the confusing nature of having people care about what you're making, the band's decision to leave Atlantic Records and the p...

Before they played back-to-back nights at the House of Blues in Chicago, Ludo sat down with Case to discuss playing on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, OJ Simpson stories, memories of playing in Chicago through the years, and so much more! 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...

Fresh off of a packed show at Beat Kitchen, Good Terms stopped by the Q101 Lounge for an intimate conversation with Case. The band discussed the difference between headlining shows and supporting shows, how to deal with coming down from a buzz after playing a show, ideal road trip snacks, and more! A Case For… is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s...

On this week's A Case For, Case is joined by the mastermind behind Glitterer, Ned Russin. The two discuss what it means to have a legacy, the way America has changed through the lens of touring, "hustle culture" entering the world of hardcore, and so much more. A Case For… is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. An a...

Chicago's own Footballhead returns to A Case For for an exclusive conversation regarding their new album, 'Weight of the Truth', as well as their ongoing relationship with 311's Nick Hexum, the evolution of the Chicago music scene, and more! A Case For… is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. An avid fan of undergrou...

This week on A Case For, Case sits down with the freshly reunited Shudder to Think to talk about what brought them back together, memories of Dischord Records, and so much more! 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 music, Lowe has spent his entire adult life bouncing back and...

Case is joined by Twisted 2025 openers Out In Front. The group discuss playing Chicago in a bowling alley vs. playing in the Aragon Ballroom, battling imposter syndrome, the meaning behind "fLoAT", and more! 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 music, Lowe has spent his entir...

On this week's A Case For, Case had the privilege of being joined in the Q101 Lounge by Hot Mulligan just days before the release of their new record 'The Sound a Body Makes When It's Still'. The band discussed how the pandemic helped them become more popular, nearly getting kicked off of the Fall Out Boy tour, how the worst parts of emo culture can prey on their own fanbase, and more! A Case For&...

Touché Amoré frontman Jeremy Bolm returns to A Case For to discuss the upcoming 10th anniversary of the band's iconic album, 'Stage Four', as well as what it was like fronting Drug Church for one night only, the future of the band and whether or not he sees an end in sight, and so much more! A Case For… is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101&...

Rounding out Case's Riot Fest 2025 coverage, Case sat down with Chase Petra to discuss their whirlwind 2025, what it's like playing music festivals for the first time, and so much more! 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 music, Lowe has spent his entire adult life bouncing...

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...