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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...

Touche Amore has spent nearly two decades criss-crossing the United States as one of the most ambitious and influential bands in underground music. Hot off the heels of the release of their sixth album, ‘Spiral in a Straight Line’, frontman Jeremy Bolm sat down with host Case Lowe for a conversation about how Touche Amore has stayed together for as long as they have, working with Ross Robinson (ag...

Grab a Hot Pocket and get comfy as Case sits down with Nathan Hardy of Atlanta's Microwave. The two talk about memories of Warped Tour and the rebranding of the once-iconic festival, sad cliches that can plague emo songwriters, how ayahuasca helped create their new record, and so much more!  A Case For… is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie...

To conclude our voyage to Riot Fest, Eric Egan sits down with Case to talk about his online persona, the wonders of geography, and what they stole while on tour with Hot Mulligan.  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 scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now,...

Ahead of their upcoming show in Chicago with Rise Against, Spiritual Cramp frontman Michael Bingham sat down with Case for a conversation about what it's like to open for Iggy Pop, how to look cool on stage, 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 first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack...

This week on A Case For, Case sits down with pop-punk stalwarts State Champs to talk about what to expect on their new album, Machine Gun Kelly's impact on emo, surviving bus crashes, 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 first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the...

Case sits down with iconic Fiddlehead frontman Pat Flynn to talk about barricades plaguing hardcore shows, Have Heart's 2024 reunion, the importance of Sinead O'Connor, 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 scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, wi...

After tearing it up at Riot Fest, ‪Winona Fighter joins Case to talk about best cover songs, being a "comet band," and their process of coming up with song titles.  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 scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…L...

Chicago standouts Footballhead joined Case in the Q101 Lounge for an intimate conversation about controversial Blink-182 takes, releasing music that sounds like it was made to be listened to while playing dirt bike video games, the Butt Rock Mount Rushmore, and so much more!  A Case For… is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Si...

Case is joined in the Q101 Lounge by Sydney Sprague for an intimate conversation about raccoons, touring with The Front Bottoms, 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 first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For… Lowe has the opp...

Super American sat down with Case in the Q101 Lounge for a conversation about appropriate times to drink Pepsi, filming music videos, 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 first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For… Lowe has th...

Chicago's own Friko stops by A Case For for the second time to round out Case's Lollapalooza coverage. The gang talks about playing in Japan, headlining the Metro, 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 first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now...

Ian & Kevin from Militarie Gun return to A Case For for their second appearance on the show, live from Lollapalooza weekend. The three discuss what it's like getting into a fight with Isaac Brock, how the band creates as often as they do, their new single, "Thought You Were Waving", and so much more!  A Case For… is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian...