The Mix New Music Club

Lollapalooza Day 4: Often times artists pick a genre and stick to it. UPSAHL, who is performing at Lolla for the second time, prefers to let the vibe of the day pick the genre of music she'll work with that day. McCabe and Emma caught up with the singer-songwriter before her second performance at Lolla to talk about how she treats songwriting like therapy, opening for Tove Lo's upcoming tour this...

The Mix is live backstage at Lollapalooza 2023! Lollapalooza Day 3: Jean Dawson prefers to travel in a pack...literally! The artist, who loves dogs, always tours with at least one of his many pups as they act as his emotional support animal. Jean dropped by the Mix tent to talk about the weird little nicknames he gives his dogs, getting matching back tattoos with McCabe, and his dream of getting a...

The Mix is live backstage at Lollapalooza 2023! Lollapalooza Day 3: A little bit of rain wasn't going to stop The Revivalists from putting on a great show at their second Lollapalooza. The New Orleans natives appreciated the Chicago weather not feeling like soup in the air. The band dropped by the Mix tent backstage to chat with Lisa and McCabe about their favorite Chicago spots to visit (shoutout...

The Mix is live backstage at Lollapalooza 2023! Lollapalooza Day 3: Ethereal being Ingrid Andress isn't like most people because she actually had a healthy breakup. That's more than she ca say for the audience at her Lollapalooza set. The singer-songwriter stopped by the Mix tent backstage at Lollapalooza to dish with McCabe and Jenny about how she literally manifested opening up for Stevie Nicks...

The Mix is live backstage at Lollapalooza 2023! Lollapalooza Day 3: And the award for nicest person ever goes to...UK chart toping rock star and certified cutie pie, MAISIE PETERS! At the young age of 23, Maisie became the youngest British female solo artist in a decade to debut at number 1 on the UK charts with the release of her album "The Good Witch" and we couldn't be more honored to be her fi...

The Mix is live backstage at Lollapalooza 2023! Lollapalooza Day 3: Some things just go well together. Peanut butter and jelly, chips and salsa, lexapro and water. But you better add Yung Gravy (AKA the Milf Menace) and bbno$ to that list. The duo dropped by the Mix tent backstage at Lollapalooza to talk with McCabe and Emma about how they slid into each other's SoundCloud DMs, producing music shi...

The Mix is live backstage at Lollapalooza 2023! Lollapalooza Day 3: It's safe to say TOMORROW X TOGETHER has brought back the boy band and we couldn't be happier. The global sensation premiered at the Perry's stage last year and this year is headlining the Bud Light stage to close out Day 3. The only word they would use to describe that feeling? HAPPY! TXT stopped by the Mix tent backstage at Loll...

The Mix is live backstage at Lollapalooza 2023! Lollapalooza Day 3: Hundreds of thousands of people flock to festivals like Lollapalooza and Coachella every year, and everyone from concert goers, artists, staff and crew need to eat! But what happens to all of the leftover food? Musically Fed is an organization that repurposes unused catering from concerts, tours, and festivals and donates it to th...

The Mix is live backstage at Lollapalooza 2023! Lollapalooza Day 2: TALK doesn't like violence, but he will threaten his mom and sister with the idea of getting a face tattoo. TALK sat down with McCabe and Lisa to talk about performing two shows at Lolla, his matching astronaut tattoos that his whole crew has, buying shoes from bigshoes.com (that's why he always wears Crocs). His song "Runaway To...

The Mix is live backstage at Lollapalooza 2023! Lollapalooza Day 2: Lollapalooza has international artists from all over the world grace its stages. So it's especially important when a homegrown artist makes the bill. Chicago native Kidd Kenn had never been to a concert before he started making music and he dropped by the mix tent backstage at Lolla to dish on his first ever Lolla performance, des...

The Mix is live backstage at Lollapalooza 2023! Lollapalooza Day 2: The Beauty School Dropouts are getting used to having fans, but their dads aren't. In fact, the band thinks their dads might be more famous than the band. Fans (and moms of their fans) have been sliding into their parents' DMs and recognizing their dads at shows. The band dropped into the Mix tent backstage at Lollapalooza to talk...

The Mix is live backstage at Lollapalooza 2023! Lollapalooza Day 2: Chri$tian Gate$ has experienced a lot of loss his life. But he's learned how to process through it and now uses it to fuel his music. He dropped by The Mix tent backstage at Lolla to dish about his latest singles, the inspiration behind the music, and how his upcoming music video is going to be his most impactful visual yet. Hear...

The Mix is live backstage at Lollapalooza 2023! Lollapalooza Day 2: Going viral is a dream for some people, for singer-songwriter Knox it's a challenge to keep the momentum going. Knox popped by The Mix tent backstage at Lollapalooza to talk about the story behind his viral song "Not The 1975," flying out two fans to hangout at Lolla, and how much his life has changed since his first song came out...

The Mix is live backstage at Lollapalooza 2023! Lollapalooza Day 1: Even though Junior Mesa's first appearance at Lollapalooza has been a little overwhelming, he's having a blast. The artist swung by the Mix tent backstage at Lollapalooza to talk about receiving friendship bracelets from fans, the musical influences he looked up to growing up in Bakersfield, California, and bagging groceries for t...

The Mix is live backstage at Lollapalooza 2023! Lollapalooza Day 1: Waterfront beaches are warm, relaxing, and fun to be around. The same is true for Canadian group The Beaches. The band stopped by The Mix tent backstage at Lolla to dish with McCabe and Jenny about their experience at The Weiner's Circle, their knowledge of Chicago history, and pulling yourself up and out of heartbreak. Their debu...

The Mix is live backstage at Lollapalooza 2023! Lollapalooza Day 1: Isabel LaRosa came to her first Lollapalooza dressed to kill. LITERALLY. She joined McCabe and Jenny on The Mix couch backstage adorned in spikes from head to toe. She spilled on what it was like to take the Lollapalooza stage for the first time EVER, learning how to perform jazz music from her dad, and that if she could legalize...

The Mix is live backstage at Lollapalooza 2023! Lollapalooza Day 1: When Joy Oladokun gives you a nickname there's nothing you can do about it. That's how Jimmy Fallon became "Jimothy." Joy stopped by The Mix backstage at Lollapalooza to talk about working on new music in her attic, meeting President Joe Biden and maybe sneaking around the White House, and working with Noah Kahan. Joy will be taki...

The Mix is live backstage at Lollapalooza 2023! Lollapalooza Day 1: Noah Kahan is lactose intolerant but he will perform for gelato. Noah caught up with McCabe and Jenny before his Lollapalooza Aftershow at The Vic theatre to talk about drinking beers and talking sh*t with Post Malone, his fans who bought a boat to see one of shows on a lake, and looking forward to performing on one of the world's...

Chicago native Zach Crean is well on his way to becoming a superstar recording artist. Not only does he strive to make a positive impact in his community, Zach also uses his platform to highlight the importance Mental Health Awareness. Zach caught up with McCabe and Jenny to talk about the meaning behind some of his deeply personal songs, new music in the works, and upcoming shows. One of those up...

If you're a fan of artists like P!nk or Katy Perry then you need to add Madyx to your list. Inspired by both artists, Madyx is the brainchild of singer, songwriter, and guitarist Michelle Blanchard. She caught up with MIX Music Director and Afternoon Co-Host Jenny V to talk about her new song "Walking on the Moon." Listen to Jenny V and Madyx talk about all this and more on the Mix New Music Club...

Cian Ducrot of Cork, Ireland blew up on TikTok with random pop-up performances of his hit song "I'll be Waiting" in place like a library, a mall escalator, and a subway train. He recently supported Ed Sheeran on his UK and Irish Tour and is now headlining his own North America Tour, where McCabe and Jenny caught up with him before his Chicago show at Schubas. If you miss this show don't worry, he'...

when you have success with a massive song like "You Say," why not work with the same producer, Jason Ingram, for a follow up hit?! McCabe and Jenny V from The afternoon MIX caught up with Lauren Daigle following the release of her new song, "Thank God I Do." She also talked about her self-titled, upcoming album "Lauren Daigle," coming out May 12, 2023. Listed to McCabe and Jenny V talk about her u...

Up and coming artist Chiiild caught up with McCabe and Jenny of The Afternoon MIX before his show at Schubas Tavern in Chicago. Contributing to production work with Usher, Diplo, and more, the artist has now discovered his own voice. Listen to McCabe and jenny V talk about all this and more with Chiiild on The Mix New Music Club Podcast! Follow Jenny V: Jenny V's Insta Follow McCabe: McCabe's Inst...

Not many artists get to tour with their idols, especially only a few years after getting into the music business. But not only will charlieonnafriday get to tour with one of his idols, but he has big plans for who he wants to collaborate with in the future. Charlie sat down with afternoon hosts McCabe and Jenny to talk about opening for Macklemore's upcoming tour, what it was like going viral duri...

Mike Ayley has a LOT going on. Not only is he one of the front men for the Band Marianas Trench, but he's also releasing solo music, Christmas music with his partner Emily, and to top it all off they have a brand new baby. Mike sat down with Lisa Allen to talk about his exciting personal projects, family, and the band. Mike's first EP released earlier this year, St. Lucia just released their new a...