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This week on A Case For, Case sits down with one of the most talked-about New York City rock bands of the 2020's, Been Stellar. The band breaks down contemporary music trends, lazy press clippings, looking 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 s...

Case welcomes back Wes from Brigitte Calls Me Baby, Chicago's finest rock band, for his second appearance on A Case For. The two discuss the new record, 'The Future Is Our Way Out', plus awkward phases, haircuts, 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 kn...

This week, Case is joined by Dan Campbell, who not only fronts pop-punk standouts The Wonder Years, but also the Americana-inspired Aaron West and The Roaring Twenties. The two discuss longevity in the music industry, getting shingles from touring so hard, not listening to authority, and so much more!  A Case For… is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian &a...

This week, Case is joined by Brian Vermin of the legendary Chicago punk outfit, Sludgeworth. The two chat about what it was like playing at the same time as the Foo Fighters during Riot Fest 2023, what it was like to play on a show with Dave Grohl right after Kurt Cobain's death, the importance of Naked Raygun, why Sludgeworth decided to make new music now, and so much more!  A Case For… is an int...

This week on A Case For, Case is joined by Jem of the band Speed. The two talk about night-to-night life while touring with Knocked Loose, hardcore's brotherhood, how Speed found out they'd be playing the Have Heart reunion shows, 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 Q10...

This week on A Case For, Case is joined by Bryan Garris of Knocked Loose. The two chat about how the critically acclaimed Knocked Loose US Tour with Loathe, Show Me the Body, and Speed came to be, as well as how the band has reacted to the continued praise from their new record, "You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To".  A Case For… is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer...

This week, Case is joined by Sean Bonnette from the legendary folk-punk outlet AJJ. The two discuss fatherhood, how underground music has changed over the last 20 years, songs worth covering, 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 ou...

This week, Case is joined by Young Rising Sons as a part of Q101's ongoing series from The Lounge. The group discuss driving through tornadoes while on tour, how mozzarella sticks led to their single "(Un)Happy Hour", 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 sho...

This week, Case is joined by Adam McIlwee, otherwise known as the incomparable Wicca Phase Springs Eternal. The emo standout-turned-rapper talks with Case about bands he's been kicked out of, career regrets, the impact that Lil Peep had on his career, 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 hi...

From the intimate confines of the Oso Oso tour van, Case is joined by Jade Lilitri of famed indie rock band Oso Oso. The two discuss reading hate comments, how to write a great chorus, gambling on Mitch Trubisky, 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...

Jeff Rosenstock joins the show to reflect on 8 years of WORRY , the state of political anthems, and how much he's being paid to play Pitchfork Music Festival this year!  Subscribe to our channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Q101 Like Q101 on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/q101chicago Follow Q101 on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/Q101Chicago Follow Q101 on Instagram HERE: https://www....

Kharma is one of Chicago's loudest, heaviest, most daring bands. Having played with some of the biggest names in heavy music, Kharma is ready to take a step up themselves with the release of "A World Of Our Own", which is out now on Flatspot Records. Case is joined by frontman Jordan Molten to talk about playing Slipknot songs at talent shows, how cows inspired their latest record, and so much mor...

For a decade, Ratboys have been carving their name into the fabric of Chicago's underground music scene. In 2023, however, with the release of the band's new album, "The Window", the world at large began to pay attention to a band that at one point was Chicago's best kept secret. Frontwoman Julia Steiner joined Case for a conversation about the reemergence of the Chicago music scene, how much you...

Chicago upstarts Ax & The Hatchetmen are days away from headlining the gorgeous Thalia Hall! Before they get there, however, they stopped by the Q101 Lounge to chat with Case about Limp Bizkit, parking tickets, and so much more!  Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follo...

Case is joined by Patrick Kindlon this week of the bands Drug Church, Self Defense Family, and S.W.A.T. The two talk about life on the road with Alkaline Trio, why bands should embrace failure, new Self Defense Family music, and so much more!  Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lan...

Case is joined by Christine of Pool Kids this week to talk about what touring with Militarie Gun and Spiritual Cramp has been like, having your own Wikipedia page, being Paramore-approved, and so much more!  Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok...

Case is joined by Niko from one of Chicago's hottest bands, Friko. The two chat about what it feels like to make work that you're proud of, the importance of the Chicago music scene, and so much more! Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE:...

OOH OOH! Ian Shelton and the boys from Militarie Gun joined Case live in the Q101 Lounge for this week's A Case For. The band talks about their Taco Ball commercial, their relationship with Fred Durst, the one thing they never want to be asked again, and so much more!  You can watch Militarie Gun's acoustic set in the Lounge HERE:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AadOGYrGQYk Follow host Case Lowe...

Laura Jane Grace (Against Me!) joins the show to chat with Case about meddling major labels, folk punk, honesty in songwriting, 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 oppo...

This week on A Case For, Case the Producer is joined by the exciting upstarts in High Vis, one of the most talked about British bands of the last year. Blending dreamy BritPop with explosive punk rock, the band has begun turning heads all over the world. In this conversation, hear how the band is tackling toxic masculinity, mental health, and so much more on A Case For: High Vis.  Follow host Case...

Case the Producer sits down with frontman Jami Morgan of Code Orange to discuss writing a song with Billy Corgan, the physical toll of touring, and so much more.  Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe See...

In an interview that caused quite a stir, Sammy from DRAIN joins Case to talk about how they're banned from Riot Fest, plus the impact of LDB Fest, signing a deal with Revelation Records at the merch table, and how DRAIN nearly cost Case his relationship with his (lovely) girlfriend.  Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitt...

Case is joined by Christian Holden, front-person for the iconic emo outlet The Hotelier. Case and Holden discuss the impact of  Home, Like NoPlace Is There , as well as Holden's poker playing habits, touring with La Dispute and Title Fight, and so much more.  Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.c...

Case is joined by Wes of Chicago's Brigitte Calls Me Baby for a sit-down conversation about their signature sound, how hair correlates to talent, and so much more.  Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe St...

Case the Producer from Brian & Kenzie was blessed with the opportunity to sit down with Violent J of the infamous Insane Clown Posse at Riot Fest.  Subscribe to our channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Q101 Like Q101 on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/q101chicago Follow Q101 on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/Q101Chicago Follow Q101 on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/q101...