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Clubhouse Chronicles
by Broken Record Music Club
Clubhouse Chronicles is your backstage pass to the heart of the Central Illinois music scene. Join us as we sit down with local artists, bands, and industry creatives to uncover their stories, celebrate their journeys, and showcase the vibrant talent shaping this thriving indie community.
Episodes
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The End of Clubhouse Chronicles
All good things must come to an end eventually. As some of you may have noticed, we haven't had anything new drop the past few months. Between my personal life, label releases, and much more, I've made the decision to end the podcast. There is still good news though! Clubhouse Chronicles is…
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Granny Square
On this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twit sits down with Granny Square, a queer-punk band based out of Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. They discuss their new project The Panty Raid, the process of creating it, and what it's like being in the CU music scene.Keep up with Granny Square:IG:...
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Back, Back, Back Again!
We are back with some more episodes of Clubhouse Chronicles. On this episode, Twitt gets into what's been happening behind the scenes at Broken Record Music Club, as well as what's on the horizon for future acts and events! Listen to Jenny Scara - I've Got a Story to Tell:...
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Ryan Sartori
We are breaking down the importance of radio! Twitt chats with his close friend, Ryan Sartori, who is a former radio host. The two break down the importance of local radio in this era of music, how you should be utilizing your local stations as an artist, and much more. Do not sleep on this…
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Bryth
In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt sits down with some of the younger members of the Central Illinois scene, Bryth. The band talks about their latest batch of demos released on Bandcamp (link below), how they got together as a band, and the influence older bands in the scene have had…
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Ryan McCauley
In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt sits down with the Godfather of Blono Music photography, Ryan McCauley. Ryan takes us through his journey into photography, how he got his start shooting some of the top artists in Central Illinois, and how life has changed a bit since his graduation...
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Sorry Forever
In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt sits down with up and coming Champaign-Urbana indie rock band, Sorry Forever! The band is fresh off the release of their first EP, "learning to be", and they spill all the details on the recording process, the songs on it, and so much more. Keep up...
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Venus Overdrive
In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt sits down with Champaign-Urbana indie rock trio, Venus Overdrive! While they don't release too often, this group has been a staple in the Central Illinois scene over the past four years. We talk with them about their start as a band and how things…
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A Year of Clubhouse Chronicles
Now that we are finally caught up on our 2025 backlog, we can celebrate a full year of Clubhouse Chronicles! Twitt takes a look back on the year and touches on some of his highlights, while also giving a bit of a preview to what is coming in 2026. Thank you to everyone who listened to us in 2025....
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Jonathan Vota (Live at Mt. Moon Fest)
Finally, our adventure to Mt. Moon Fest comes to an end! Clubhouse Chronicles partnered up with Ethan G Interviews to bring you interviews straight from the festival grounds. Today marks the final airing of our interviews from Mt. Moon Fest 2025, with Twitt and Ethan G sitting down with the man...
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Juli Sherry (Live at Mt. Moon Fest)
Part 7 of our adventure to Mt. Moon Fest! Clubhouse Chronicles partnered up with Ethan G Interviews to bring you interviews straight from the festival grounds. Today we are chatting with our friend Juli Sherry, owner of Pretzle Records. Twitt and Ethan G chat with Juli on indie record label…
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Atta Guns (Live at Mt. Moon Fest)
Part 6 of our adventure to Mt. Moon Fest! Clubhouse Chronicles partnered up with Ethan G Interviews to bring you interviews straight from the festival grounds. Today we are featuring Atta Guns, a rock band from Chicago, Illinois. Twitt and Ethan G talk with the group about their favorite anime...
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GREYISHERE
We are taking a break from our Mt. Moon Fest journey to sit down with rapper, GREYISHERE. Twitt breaks down GREY's new album, WOLFSBANE, that dropped in November. Along the way, the pair discuss the story behind GREY's artist name, the way he selects his beats, and even touch on battling imposter...
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Jealous Lot (Live at Mt. Moon Fest)
Part 5 of our adventure to Mt. Moon Fest! Clubhouse Chronicles partnered up with Ethan G Interviews to bring you interviews straight from the festival grounds.Today we are featuring Jealous Lot, an indie rock trio from Peoria, Illinois. Twitt and Ethan G talk with the group about their latest...
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Wide Orbit (Live at Mt. Moon Fest)
Part 4 of our adventure to Mt. Moon Fest! Clubhouse Chronicles partnered up with Ethan G Interviews to bring you interviews straight from the festival grounds.Today we are featuring Wide Orbit, an indie rock band from Bloomington, Illinois. Twitt and Ethan G talk with the group about their…
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Jenny Scara (Live at Mt. Moon Fest)
Part 3 of our adventure to Mt. Moon Fest! Clubhouse Chronicles partnered up with Ethan G Interviews to bring you interviews straight from the festival grounds.Today we are featuring Jenny Scara and a few of the Boys, an indie rocker from Chicago. Twitt and Ethan G talk with the group about their...
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Fujiko (Live at Mt. Moon Fest)
Part 2 of our adventure to Mt. Moon Fest! Clubhouse Chronicles partnered up with Ethan G Interviews to bring you interviews straight from the festival grounds. Today we are featuring Fujiko, an alternative band from Peoria. Twitt and Ethan G talk with the group about their music, the growth of…
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Back From Hiatus
We are so back! Sorry for the long hiatus, but we are going to be getting out a ton of interviews we have stocked up as a holiday gift to you. Here the reason we took a break and what is up next for Clubhouse Chronicles in this episode!Check out Clubhouse Chronicles on Instagram…
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First Date Kiss (Live at Mt. Moon Fest)
We went on an adventure! Clubhouse Chronicles partnered up with Ethan G Interviews to do some live interviews at Mt. Moon Fest in Peoria. We were able to chat with a few artists, vendors, and more so our next handful of episodes will be from the festival. Kicking things off is First Date Kiss, an...
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Radical Creature
Twitt sits down with Iowa-based band Radical Creature to dig into their journey from individual musical beginnings to forming a cohesive group. The conversation explores Annie’s transition from competitive diving to music, the challenges and rewards of balancing past athletic pursuits with a...
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Roseli
In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt sits down with Champaign-Urbana artist Roseli (aka Marieli Lopez) to talk about her journey branching out from her band Venus Overdrive to pursue solo work while still playing with the band. Roseli dives into the differences in her creative…
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WE'RE THROWING A POP-UP SHOW!
Guys, we are throwing a pop-up show! Saturday August 9th, we are going to be out at Fairview Skate Park in Bloomington, Illinois hosting a free show for everyone from 5 pm - 10 pm(ish). There will be some vendors there, we will be grilling out, and there are also some tricks we have up our...
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tina bridge
In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt sits down with Florida-based Broken Record Music Club artist tina bridge following the release of her latest single, “Momentary Vibe.” tina shares her journey into music, describing her style for those who haven’t heard her work yet, and dives into…
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William Baranda
In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt interviews Chicago-based artist William Baranda, a multi-talented creator who has made waves in both music and acting. William shares how his journey in music began and whether music led him to acting or the other way around, offering a unique...
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Miley Cypress Hill
In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt sits down with Miley Cypress Hill, a band from Bloomington with one of the coolest names around. Seriously—how awesome is that name? The band dives into how they got their start in music and how they came together to form this unique group. They also...
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St. Clair
In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt sits down with St. Clair, a rising band from southern Illinois that’s quickly making waves in the music scene. The band shares the story behind how they came together and the inspiration behind their unique name. They talk about the process of…
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Reflecting on 3 Years of BRMC
In this special episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt sits down to celebrate the 3-year anniversary of Broken Record Music Club. He takes a look back at the label’s journey, reflecting on the triumphs, struggles, and everything in between. From the early days of launching the label to where it...
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Marble Teeth
In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt interviews Marble Teeth, a scene veteran and solo artist who’s been making music since 2013. Marble Teeth opens up about what sparked his decision to pursue music on his own, after spending time in bands like Spooky Poo and Gadget. He shares how his...
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Mina
In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt interviews Mina, an up-and-coming singer-songwriter from Champaign-Urbana, as she shares the story of her musical journey. Mina opens up about what first drew her to music and how her background in opera shaped her unique voice. She discusses her...
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motus band
In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt sits down with the newest addition to the Broken Record Music Club roster, motus band, an alternative rock group from Champaign. The band shares their journey into music and what brought them together to form Motus Band. They reflect on their first...
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Effy Peach (Screaming Mei Mei's)
In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, we are doing it live! Twitt sits down with Effy Peach of Screaming Mei Mei's in an interview without any script or preparation. The two dive into Effy's background on fashion, and how she started up her business Screaming Mei Mei's, which is a clothing...
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Sierra Sikora
In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt interviews Sierra Sikora, a talented singer-songwriter originally from Chicago and now part of the vibrant Central Illinois music scene. Sierra takes us back to her roots, sharing how she got her start singing in church at a young age and what first...
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Label Roundtable w/ Juli Sherry of Pretzle Records
We are starting Season 2 of Clubhouse Chronicles off with a bang! Join Twitt as he chats with Juli Sherry of Pretzle Records about anything and everything independent record label related. The pair discusses various things about what they do as the head of their labels, some misconceptions about...
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A Long Awaited Update
We're baaaackkkkkkk! Twitt gives a long overdue update on what has been happening and why we took a short hiatus from new episodes (all good things). In short, Twitt got a new job, Broken Record Music Club added motus band to the label roster and Bridget Lantz to their staff as a booking manager,...
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Caspian Voss
In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt interviews Caspian Voss, a talented photographer known for capturing some of Central Illinois’ most beloved artists. Caspian shares the story behind how they first got into photography—whether it was a self-taught passion or something deeper—and how...
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Gender Envy (Rebekah Mangels)
In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt interviews Rebekah Mangels, the head of Gender Envy, an organization dedicated to supporting underrepresented communities through music. Rebekah explains the mission of Gender Envy and how the organization got its start, sharing the story behind its...
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Lackadays
In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt interviews Lackadays, a fresh indie pop band from Champaign-Urbana, as they take their first steps into the music scene. The band opens up about how they got their start in music and what brought them together as a group. They reflect on their first...
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Lys Allen
In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt sits down with Lys Allen, an artist formerly known as Taurus Hate Club and a rising voice in the Champaign-Urbana music scene. In a quick yet insightful conversation, Lys opens up about how she got started in music and when she decided to take her...
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Pass Down Magazine
In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt interviews the team behind Pass Down Magazine, an independent Illinois music publication, on the heels of their 1-year anniversary in circulation. The team reflects on the journey, discussing whether they ever imagined reaching this milestone when…
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What the Hell is a Twitt?
This week on Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt takes a rare turn behind the mic solo to share his personal story. He walks us through his journey from college football to the professional ranks, all while tracing how his passion for art developed alongside his athletic career. Twitt reveals how his...
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Short Notice
In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt sits down with Short Notice, a Midwest emo band from Jacksonville, IL, following the release of their latest singles Frog People and Brett Level Midnight. The band reflects on their musical journeys, sharing how each member got into music and how…
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Interview Flip: Sweetmelk Edition
A short, little bonus episode for you to learn a bit more about our host. During the recording of our Sweetmelk episode, Kenna and Ori flipped the interview onto Twitt. The pair dug a bit deeper into Twitt's professional football career. Be sure to tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of...
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emily the band
In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt interviewsemily the band, a queer indie pop group from Peoria, ahead of the release of their highly anticipated albummwah!. The band takes us on a journey through their musical evolution, starting with their 2019 single,messy, and their decision to...
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Sweetmelk
In this episode ofClubhouse Chronicles, Twitt dives into a very unhinged and honest conversation with Sweetmelk, a queer punk band from Champaign-Urbana. The band opens up about their journey in music, starting with Kenna’s powerful vocals that first grabbed Twitt’s attention at the Gender Envy...
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Blono Archive
In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt interviews Gus Linares, the creative force behind the trending Instagram account Blono Archive, which showcases the vibrant DIY music scene in Bloomington-Normal. Gus takes us through his journey in photography and videography, sharing how his search...
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Austin Corley
In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt sits down with Austin Corley, a talented photographer and videographer from Urbana-Champaign. Austin shares how he first got into the world of film as a child through his love for video games, and how he was later introduced to the local music scene...
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The Orchids
In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt sits down with The Orchids, a young band hailing from Elmhurst, IL. We dive into their roots, from humble beginnings playing block parties to their exciting rise to performing at some of Chicago's most iconic venues. The band shares the journey…
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Monarch
In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt interviews Monarch, a genre-bending alternative band from Bloomington, Illinois. The band opens up about their high school roots, starting out by jamming in creepy basements and garages, and how they eventually honed their unique sound. We dive into...
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Jenny Scara
In this episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, Twitt interviews Jenny Scara, a rising star from the Bloomington-Normal music scene. Having been a part of Broken Record Music Club and working with Twitt as her manager for over a year and a half, Jenny shares her unique journey from collegiate soccer to...
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Welcome to the Clubhouse!
In this debut episode of Clubhouse Chronicles, host Twitt introduces the heart and soul behind the podcast: shining a spotlight on the vibrant Central Illinois music scene. Twitt shares his personal connection to the community, the inspiration for starting the podcast, and what listeners can…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Clubhouse Chronicles is your backstage pass to the heart of the Central Illinois music scene. Join us as we sit down with local artists, bands, and industry creatives to uncover their stories, celebrate their journeys, and showcase the vibrant talent shaping this thriving indie community.
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Broken Record Music Club
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Clubhouse Chronicles is your backstage pass to the heart of the Central Illinois music scene. Join us as we sit down with local artists, bands, and industry creatives to uncover their stories, celebrate their journeys, and showcase the vibrant talent shaping this thriving indie community.
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