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Deep Dark Tunnel
by Sage Gillespie
Of the underground and emerging local scenes. You’re invited to the Tunnel to hang out with our artists as we listen to and discuss their latest tracks. We are the only college radio station to play Yabujin. Find us on WCRX 88.1 FM Chicago weekly on Thursdays from 7-9 PM!
Episodes
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Jason Stewart
Hall of famer guest this week - we’re on the horn with Jason Stewart, one half of How Long Gone, beloved DJ, and stunning food descriptionist. Jason and I got to talk about preparing to throw a first pitch (and what to wear), his upcoming summer live pod tour with Chris Black, how to beat the…
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gum.mp3 and Swami Sound
Woah... anyone else sense a super laid-back and chill demeanor? I sat down with gum and Swami ahead of their performance at Lincoln Hall for TNK Fest. We chat about their recent visit to Japan, outlooks for the new year, new music, performing at the Apple Store, and gatekeeping clothing.
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Sami Reiss
Back from the tundra coming out swinging! From the depths of the archives, we bring you a conversation with writer and dark health shaman, Sami Reiss. We talk about celebrating 10 years of his newsletter, Snake, the unveiling of his health newsletter, Snake Super Health, and his book, SHEER…
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Lawrence Schlossman
Ayooooooooo New Yooooooorrrkkkk! Today we're one on one with the goat and one half of The Only Podcast That Matters™, Lawrence Schlossman of Throwing Fits. We get to talking about their recent migration to Substack, writing newsletters in a post-blog-era America, critiquing movies on "the Box"…
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Ryan Dwinnells
When goats collide... we're back and we're talking to designer and online personality Ryan Dwinnells. We talk about his brand, Eastern Western, modern Americana icon John Hamm, Boston cultural exports, and the art of the YouTuber cadence. IMPORTANT NOTE: We recorded this April 23, prior to…
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benten
Hello beautiful world. In our first in person episode in like forever, we’re chatting with Chicago singer/songwriter, benten. We talk about our morning diets, double fisting donuts, hitting the road with Mickey Darling, surrounding yourself with good folk, and mid Quentin Tarantino movies.
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Karsten Runquist
Shoutout all my film bros - we’re in the lab with filmmaker and commentator, Karsten Runquist. We talk about his longevity on YouTube, his favorite theaters in Chicago, his residency on Beloved Radio, and we shoutout everybody in existence.
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Jack Wagner
Two episodes, one day, you KNOW I’m on that editing grind. Today we’re talking with podcaster and filmmaker, Jack Wagner. Jack hosts a podcast called “Otherworld” in which real people tell real stories of the paranormal or unexplainable. It’s super spooky vibes you gotta listen to it with the...
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Chanel Beads
Went too hard and had to take a week off but we’re BACK with New York-based musician Chanel Beads. We discuss his upcoming debut album, signing to Jagjaguwar, collabing as a dictator, and Colorado v. Montana beef.
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Podcast About List
Linked with the GOATs and now we’re a comedy podcast. This week we chatted with Cameron, Caleb, and Patrick from Podcast About List. We talk about their upcoming sketch tour, “World’s Biggest Army”, our favorite kind of hats, sham film jobs, and Marc Normand’s whereabouts. Make sure to catch them...
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grace bloom
In the stu with the GOAT! We’re talking with Chicago singer-songwriter, grace bloom. Along with promoting their new single, “cautious optimism”, along with Chicago artist, Adelaide, we talk about the best food spots near Chi-town venues, and DIY dos and don'ts. TAP IN!!!
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Niontay
Yooooooooooo - we’re back talking to rapper and producer Niontay. We wish him a happy belated birthday and talk about being anti-cake, his upcoming nationwide tour with MIKE, 454, and El Cousteau, his EPs releases of 2023, shooting music videos on boats, and celebrating 50 years of Hip-Hop by...
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gum.mp3
Two weeks in a row let’s see if we can keep this up! In this episode, we chat with artist, DJ, and Eldia member gum.mp3 (that’s 3/3). We chat about his upcoming album, Black Life, Red Planet, his upcoming show at Schuba’s, the ethics of your vinyl, and what it’s like to have your song play in...
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JEWELSSEA
TWENTY TWENTY FOUR SEES TUNNEL GALORE! On the first episode of the new year, we chat with Philadelphia artist and DJ, JEWELSSEA. We talk about the release of her debut album, culminations vs. combinations (Drake voice), Philly’s impact, and the CVS Snoopy plushie.
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Ted Kamal
Seasons greetings! We sit down with New York-based artist and DJ Ted Kamal to chat about his latest project Rhythm Heaven, touring with Pink Siifu, the commercialization of lo-fi beats, and his upcoming work.
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POLO PERKS <3 <3 <3
Wow! Time really does fly. Welcome back to the season three premiere of Deep Dark Tunnel! Welcoming us back we sit down with NYC drill pioneer POLO PERKS <3 <3 <3. We talk about being on tour with glaive and Oso Oso, his favorite Connecticut hotspots, the story behind the samples, and his…
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Chris Stewart
GRIDLIFE Festival is returning for its tenth year at GingerMan Raceway in South Haven, Michigan. Gridlife Midwest is a three day festival featuring, racing, music, camping and more. Join Deep Dark Tunnel admin Molly Tramell and Chris Stewart as they have a conversation about what this year at...
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Hotline TNT
One of our favorite shows so far, this episode Sage chats with Hotline TNT fresh off their Chicago performance at Beat Kitchen. We talk about touring during the winter, keeping a foot in hardcore, and Nu Metal. We LOVE Nu Metal!!!
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William Crooks
Confirmed episode numero six! Molly and Sage crawl down the depths of the tunnel to talk with artist William Crooks about being secure in your own music, his love for botany, computer malfunctions, and many more!
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Michael Rasmussen
Crawl down the tunnel with Sage and guest Michael in episode 5 of Deep Dark Tunnel! Michael is the frontman of Chicago-based hardcore band Instill as well as drummer for hardcore band Buggin also based in Chicago. We chat about the genre’s cultural shift, Chicago’s scene, funny band lineups, and...
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Mole
Whoop whoop whoop! This is a very special episode of DDT where Sage chats with dear friend Mole AKA Mole Hole FKA Bimmer Boy AKA Alex. We chat about dub sirens, spinbacks, the max amount you can b2b, and other dumb stuff. Fun show!
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Downhill2k01
In episode three, follow Sage down the tunnel to chat with producer, DJ, and online personality Downhill2k01. We talk about everything from their presence on TikTok, personal evolution in their music, getting featured on NTS, and the ethics of Googling yourself.
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Anxious
Woah… we’re back for season 2! For our season premiere, we sit down with Connecticut emo band Anxious to talk about their debut album Little Green House, tour life on the road, performing post-pandemic, and our affinity for Family Guy. You can catch them this fall opening for a nationwide tour…
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Swami Sound
Welcome to episode 27 of the deepest, darkest, dankest tunnel in the underground… join us with leader of the new NYC garage movement, Swami Sound as we walk through their creative process and musical journey !!!
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Chase Alex and DAGZ
Woah… episode 26. This week we chat with Chicago/New York rapper and producer Chase Alex along with DJ and engineer DAGZ. We talk about manifesting your goals, how Chase met his long list of coveted collaborators and sticking out in the scene. Stay tuned next week for our interview with NYC…
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Popstar Benny
In episode 25 of Deep Dark Tunnel we talk to Atlanta Producer and DJ Popstar Benny*. We chat about kicking it in Houston, why heartbreak makes for bad songwriting, his label Popstar FM, and creating soundscapes for Rod Wave.
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Alejandro Marenco
Join us in the Tunnel for an exclusive Tunnel mix from Alejandro Marenco, a Chicago based DJ and artist. In the Tunnel, we expand on different types of rhythms themes and sound design found in their music.
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NO HARM
Whoa… is this the real Molly Tramell?? Or is this an imposter… On this episode, “Molly Tramell” guilds NO HARM through the Tunnel, follow us as we discuss inspiration as well as creative vacuums, the creative process and other NO HARM things…
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DAZEGXD
Fall down the Tunnel with Sage and Dazegxd… this weeks discussion revolves around Dazegxd’s work flow, collabs, their compilation album Daze’s Game 3, and future planz! Find out what Daze’s fav party song is… fall into the Tunnel….
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Prxybb
The most cursed episode in the Tunnel yet…this is Deep Dark Tunnel episode 21!! We’re back in the Tunnel with Prxybb, an artist/producer/father figure who makes fire electronic music. Prxybb is inspired by using super cool coding hacks to pirate audio and their friends and community whom all make…
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Charley
Welcome back to the deepest and darkest of tunnels…we are joined with professional tunnel hunter Sage Gillespie as Charley is lured into the depths of our subterranean caverns… Join us for a discussion with two modern digital audio enjoyers and niche radio junkies about Charley and their music!!!
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SOHMI
Is it just me, or are these roman numerals getting cooler… This week we are joined by SOHMI, a minimalist Techno artist combining attributes from pop and r&b who is also a touring DJ! Follow us through the Tunnel as we discuss the themes of storytelling as a DJ, as well as SOHMI’s classical...
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Kees Austin
This week we speak will Kees Austin in Episode XVIII of Deep Dark Tunnel! Kees is a producer focusing in UK Garage, Breakbeat, House, and other cool sub genres in the electronic field. We talk about what it means to be an independent artist, making work under different names, and how cool British...
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Myd
This week we are joined in the Tunnel by Myd! the French artist/producer/DJ and member of the acclaimed French dance music label Ed Banger Records… and also has a song with Mac Demarco heheh. Myd delivers an interesting perspective on French and American club culture, collaboration, and the music...
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Oberry and Pict0chat
Brrrrr!!! It’s cold down here…Congratulations, you have stumbled upon Episode XV of Deep Dark Tunnel Diaries! I’m Molly Tramell, and I’m here to guide you through our subterranean caverns. I have invited Oberry and Pict0chat to have a discussion centered around the influences that drive their...
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Sevenheavens7777777
Welcome back to the tunnel! I am Molly Tramell and I hold no physical existence! This week, DJ Sevenheavens7777777 fell down the Tunnel to discuss innovative methods of performance such as virtual stages, hybrid shows and broadcasts. Also encompassed is the ever persisting theme of escapism which...
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Oh What Color
Exploring beneath the depth of the tunnels, Molly Tramell invites Chicago based artist Oh What Color to the catacombs. While exploring Oh What Color’s newest EP “Sound Collage”, The discussion deepens as themes of sound collaging and making significance out of mundane moments are unravelled.
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Silicone Valley
Below the city, the Tunnel expels its contents to the industry beach… Join us in the Tunnel for this week's Diary with Silicone Valley. This week we Molly Tramell discusses the themes iterated within the work of Silicone Valley, encompassing the tropes of esotericism, natural sonic textures, and...
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NYE Special
Deep Dark Tunnel wishes you a Happy New Year! This week we bring in the New Year by remembering our past. We’re giving tribute to Sage/ Sumothemechanic, Danny & Odder, and Yung Leo for making art we love.
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Yung Leo
Below the city lies a labyrinth of ancient tunnels… this week, we feature Chicago-based artist Yung Leo and his newest single “Waste My Time w/ U”. Descending into the hyperpop umbrella yet again, we discuss more microgenres such as Ethereal Trap and Plugg. Yung Leo describes his ideal aesthetic...
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Heily B
Your Personal Tunnel Guild Molly Tramell invites Heily B to the Tunnel to talk about Heily B’s career journey, internships, and current occupations as a producer and DJ. Navigating through today’s climate as a mix engineer, Heily B gives insight and advice on how to further your network and skills.
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SATVRNXX
Sometimes the light at the end of the Tunnel is actually a train.... This week we premiered SATVRNXX’s song “Cry” and discussed the story behind the track, as well as her journey in New York over the summer of 2021. We also dive into more micro-genres in the underground community such as witch...
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Odder and Danny
Where are we…? Lurking down in the Tunnel are collaborators Danny and Odder, as we discuss the dynamic of how their songs such are produced and characterized. This week’s featured song “Match Made in Heaven” is off of their new album “What We’re All Going Through”. Along with their audio, comes...
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Pixel Hood
The discussion of micro-genres which exist in the underground world surrounding Soundcloud are explored deeper; as further understandings of “Hyperpop” and the neighboring communities such as “Scenecore” are developed. This week, “ur my drug i luv u” by Pixel Hood (Ft. ronin, Hoshie Star) is played.
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Grant Sharp
This week in the tunnel we have a conversation with Grant Sharp about their newest single “Gwen’s Song” as well as the emergence of new genres in pop music, community, aesthetics and Gwen Stafani.
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sumothemechanic
Join us in the tunnel for our halloween special, featuring the producer Sage who also goes by Sumothemechanic. This week we play three songs off of Sage’s new mixtape “the photo is unknown” and discuss its themes such as the integration of AI in aesthetics, the genre hyperpop, and sampling...
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Juno2002
Ambient electronic artist Juno2002 crawls down the sewer valve to join us in our first installment of Deep Dark Tunnel “Diaries”. Join us in our discussion as we listen and to a track from Juno’s collective 3vibeskeeters’s new mixtape “Transmissions from 3vibeskeeters”.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Of the underground and emerging local scenes. You’re invited to the Tunnel to hang out with our artists as we listen to and discuss their latest tracks. We are the only college radio station to play Yabujin. Find us on WCRX 88.1 FM Chicago weekly on Thursdays from 7-9 PM!
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Sage Gillespie
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Of the underground and emerging local scenes. You’re invited to the Tunnel to hang out with our artists as we listen to and discuss their latest tracks. We are the only college radio station to play Yabujin. Find us on WCRX 88.1 FM Chicago weekly on Thursdays from 7-9 PM!
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