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WXAV 88.3FM
by WXAV 88.3FM
Broadcasting to the Southside of Chicago and the southwest suburbs, WXAV 88.3FM is bold and revolutionary.It offers the most dynamic and cutting edge selection of music ever to air in Chicago. With our podcast series, we feature interviews with SXU athletes, artist interviews, historical series, and much more. WXAV The Escape from Ordinary Radio.
Episodes
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Reserver Interview
Reserver is an indie rock band from the Chicagoland area. On August 14, they released their debut album 'Reverser'. In this interview, Peter Kreten sits down with Chad Preston, Adam Penly, and Dan Wendt to learn how tragedy in Chad's life inspired this album, why the band prefers working in a DIY...
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Jake Racina Interview
Jake Racina is a singer songwriter from the Chicagoland who takes his inspirations from The Shins and Wilco. Peter Kreten spoke with Racina to learn more about his new album 'Good Mood Guy', why Racina prefers the creative and recording process over performing live, why his music always needs a...
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The College Exchange - Repo Does Not Dream of a Genetic Opera
Strap in folks, there's a hurricane of emotions coming through. Casey and Perla take a different route this episode as they both talk about an anime and a musical they strongly disliked. Lots of strong opinions in this one folks so be warned, if you enjoyed an anime about a bunny girl or a…
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Michael J. Miles Interview
Michael J. Miles is a musician who performs classical and Americana musician from the Chicagoland area. He's has been playing for over 30 years. In this interview, Miles shares how Bach influenced his playing, what's on his internal jukebox, and why classical and folk music still matter. Photo...
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Sludgeworth Interview
Sludgeworth is a legendary Chicago punk band that formed in 1989 and released their debut album 'What's This?' in 1991. 35 years later they've back with their recently released sophomore album 'Second Time Around'. Peter Kreten sat down with vocalist Dan Schafer, guitarist Adam White, and drummer...
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Allison Russell Interview
Allison Russell is a Grammy and Juno award winning Folk and Americana artist from Montreal, and who resided in Chicago for a period of time. Russell set the folk and Americana scene on fire in 2021 with the release of her debut solo album ‘Outside Child’. She released her follow up album ‘The...
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Julia Minkin Interview
Julia Minkin is a singer songwriter from the Chicagoland area that crafts introspective lyrics with a touch of French pop music. Peter Kreten spoke with Minkin and learned about her approach to writing her new album 'Not Ready', when you can start listening to Christmas music and how it's a great...
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The College Exchange: My Heathers Academia
With the school bell ringing around the corner, Casey and Perla discuss scholarly topics, such as the hit musical "Heathers" and award winning anime "My Hero Academia" Get ready for back to school with Casey and Perla as they dive into the colorful world of My Hero and "Heathers"
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Eli and Erik from the Afrofuturistics Interview
Afrofuturistics is a Chicago collective that "fuses cosmic jazz and instrumental hip-hop." They released their latest album 'The Enigmatic' in Aug. 2026. Peter Kreten sat down with Erik Oldman and Eli Wilson to learn how Sun Ra and Miles Davis inspired their sound, how the band came together the...
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Neil and Stephanie from Snowcuffs Interview
Snowcuffs is a shoegaze alternative rock band from the Chicagoland area that blends haunting melody with introspective lyrics. Peter Kreten spoke with guitarist Neil Yodnane and vocalist Stephanie Nikolas to learn how the band came together, how classic rock and 90s grunge was their childhood...
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No Justice No One Piece Episode 4
Welcome back to episode 4 of No Justice: No One Piece! This episode Danny and Perla discuss the highly anticipated skypiea arc f One Piece. A colonialist feud focusing on the forced removal of an indigenous group from their homeland, this arc is all too prevalent in the world we live in today....
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Manasseh Interview
Manasseh is a Soul-Psychedelic singer. He mixes R&B, Gospel, and words of encouragement into his music to create a sound that's uplifting, and original. Peter Kreten sits down with Manasseh to learn how "the why" motivates his music, how Brandy inspired his music, and how his mother served as his...
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Adam O'Leary from French Inhaler Interview
French Inhaler is indie/alternative synth pop band from the Chicagoland area who will grab your ear with their melodic hooks, catchy beats, and thoughtful lyrics. Peter Kreten sits down with bassist Adam O'Leary to learn how French Inhaler came together, how their new album was, 'Practice Lines',...
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Sam Vicari from the Feeders Interview
The Feeders are a punk rock band with infectious harmonies and fast riffs, who will have you singing in the car immediately. Frontman Sam Vicari sat down with Peter Kreten to discuss the Feeders' latest album Dark Days, how Elvis movies from his Aunt helped inspire him to become a musician, and…
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The College Exchange: Attack on Hamilton
What's that sound? Is it The Rumbling? The Battle of Yorktown? Nope, it's just Casey and Perla's newest episode of The College Exchange! This episode we discuss one of the most popular musicals in the world "Hamilton" and the global phenomenon "Attack on Titan" featuring special guest, Daniel...
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No Justice, No One Piece Episode 3
Welcome back to No Justice No One Piece! On this episode, Danny Justic and Perla Cobos discuss the Alabasta arc of One Piece, which is the longest arc yet. A politically fueled conflict between a kingdom and a secret organization, this episode is listen for any anime fan or polticial enthusiast.
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No Justice, No One Piece Episode 2
Episode 2 follows Perla Cobos and Danny Justic as they discuss the Baratie, Arlong Park, and Loguetown story arcs of One Piece. These are the arcs that got them hooked on the series, and they discuss standout moments while drawing countless connections between the politics of the One Piece world...
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The College Exchange: Rent on Ice
Join Casey and Perla in this special episode of The College Exchange as we celebrate Pride month! We talk about the ever famous musical "Rent" and the underdog anime "Yuri!!! on Ice" Lots of laughs and love in this one!
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Amira Jazeera Interview
Amira Jazeera is a queer Palestinian-American musician. In 2025 she released her debut album entitled: 'The Amira Diaries'. The creation of the album was a healing process for her. In 2026, she released a brand new single 'Young, Sexy, Carefree'. In this interview, host Peter Kreten learns how...
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No Justice, No One Piece Episode 1
'No Justice, No One Piece' is a brand new anime focused podcast hosted by Danny Justic and Perla Cobos. In this debut episode, Danny and Perla covered the first 3 arcs of the anime/ manga (Romance Dawn, Orange Town, and Syrup Village). They discuss the politics of the show, what stood out to…
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Kicked By A Hand Interview
Kicked By A Hand is a ska band inspired by punk rock giants Blink-182 and Green Day. Fronted by RJ Ramanauskas, Kicked By A Hand has evolved from a solo project to a multi-person project. RJ sat down with Peter Kreten to share how they came up with the name for their project, how re-listening to...
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Griefeater Interview
Griefeater is a “blackened alternative-emo” band from Chicago. The Chicago Reader named their debut album ‘Worn‘ as one of the Best Albums of 2025. With guitar heavy riffs and picturesque lyrics, Griefeater paints an image of Chicago that lives in your imagination. Ethan Rader and Lukas Skucas...
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Northwest Community Credit Union Financial Literacy 2026
In this time of financial uncertainty, financial literacy is even more important than it ever was. Knowing what a credit score is, how it impacts interest rate on loans, and knowing how much to save can have a massive impact on your everyday life. Peter Kreten sits down with members of the...
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Park Hills Circle Interview
Maris O'Tierney aka Park Hills Circle is a singer songwriter residing in the Chicagoland area, and along with her twin sister Quinn, is part of duo Maeve & Quinn. Under the Park Hills Circle name, O'Tierney will be releasing her debut solo album 'All of a Sudden' on July 10th, 2026. In her...
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Spencer Krug Interview
Spencer Krug is a member of legendary indie rock bands Wolf Parade, Sunset Rubdown, Moonface, and has a prolific solo career. On May 15, 2026, he will be releasing his latest album 'Same Fangs'. Peter Kreten recently spoke with Spencer to learn about Same Fang's minimalist approach, how…
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Jane Hobson Interview
Jane Hobson is a alternative singer songwriter from Madison Wisconsin, who residue in Chicago. Jane describes her music as almost journal entries to what she is experiencing in life at the current moment. In this interview, Peter Kreten speaks with Jane on the phone to learn how the over…
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The College Exchange: Muppet Extravaganza
In the latest episode of The college Exchange, Casey and Perla invite a very special guest onto the podcast, Features Writer of The Xavierite Niki! As a Muppet expert and enthusiast, we talk with Niki about all things in the Muppet-verse.
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Abolishvictory! Interview
From their Bandcamp, "ABOLISHVICTORY! is the purveyor of the original sounds of R&Beyond ". Their unique blend of R&B, soul, and folk give Abolishvictory1 a sound like none other. On April 24th, Nicholas and Marcus from Abolishvictory! joined Peter Kreten at the WXAV studios to discuss how the…
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Reva K Interview
Reva K is a pop musician from the Chicagoland area, who will be releasing her debut album 'Welcome to 20 Something' on May 29, 2026. In this interview, Peter Kreten sits down with Reva to learn how a trip to a toy store with her Grandmother inspired her to play guitar, how The Beatles influenced...
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Iris Marlowe Interview
Irish Marlowe is a country western musician who incorporates gothic horror themes, along with some B movie love, into her music. In this interview, Peter Kreten sits down with Iris to learn how she transitioned from playing piano to guitar, her approach to songwriting and how it's a balance…
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Cheekface Vinylthon Interview
To celebrate this year's Vinlython, Peter Kreten and Laura Blachowicz sat down with Cheekface. In this interview, members Greg Katz, Amanda Tannen, and Mark Edwards share their favorite albums to listen to on vinyl, share the origin of playing 'Noodles' multiple times in a row, preview their new...
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The College Exchange: Pilot Episode - Kiki's Horror Show
The College Exchange: a podcast where Perla recommends Casey an anime and Casey recommends Perla a musical. Sharing their interests with each other, Perla and Casey discuss various topics in the themed series.
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Laura Hollingsworth from The Transference
The Transference is an indie pop band from the Chicago area who pairs dark melodies with lyrics that explore community and connectedness. In this interview, Peter Kreten sits down with Laura Hollingsworth from The Transference to learn how the band came together, how they shot their great DIY…
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Won't Stay Dead Interview
Won't Stay Dead "is a horror-themed punk band from Chicago, blending catchy hooks and harmonies with macabre lyrics." In this interview, Peter Kreten sits down with Violet Staley, Saffron Lair, and Tyler Palermo to learn how the band came together, how their latest album 'Vindication' is their…
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Time Thieves In-Studio Interview
Time Thieves is an alternative rock band that has its roots in the DIY punk community. On this week's edition of 773 Sounds, Peter Kreten is joined in studio by Jonathan Pool and Tim Reynolds to discuss their album release showing happening at the Empty Bottle on Feb. 26th, the best way to…
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The Arrivals Interview
The Arrivals are a legendary punk rock band from Blue Island, Illinois. 773 Sounds host Peter Kreten caught up with Ronnie DiCola (Drums) and Little Dave Merriman (Vocals & Guitar) to discuss their first new album, after a 15 year hiatus, Payload, how the band approaches their songwriting, and...
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Abstract Mindstate Interview
Abstract Mindstate is a legendary hip-hop duo from the south and west side of Chicago. 773 Sounds host Peter Kreten caught up with E.P Da Hellcat and Olskool Ice-Gre from Abstract Mindstate to discuss their latest record 'The Art Project', their approach to working with Young RJ from Slum…
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The Empty Pockets Interview
The Empty Pockets are an Americana, folk, blues rock band from Chicago. 773 Sounds host Peter Kreten is joined by Adam Balasco [drums], Josh Solomon [guitar, vocals], Erika Brett [keyboards, vocals], and Nate Bellon [bass, vocals] to discuss their latest live album "Live in Buffalo with Elliot...
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Almost There But Not Really Interview
Almost There But Not Really is "Indie Band on the South Side of Chicago playing sad songs with chime guitars and ambient trials". In this interview Peter Kreten sits down with Jay and Armando from Almost There But Not Really to learn how the band begun, how Billie Joe Armstrong from Green Day...
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Los Tamalas Jazz Band Interview
Los Tamales is a jazz band from the south side of Chicago and Chicagoland area. In this interview Peter Kreten sits down with Cesar Vazquez and Sebastian Santos from Los Tamales to learn how they developed their unique sound that incorporates jazz, funk, R&B, and Latin music, how the band formed,...
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Alyssa Allgood Interview
Alyssa Allgood is the 2024 'Best Individual Jazz Musician' in the Chicago Reader Poll. She is a jazz singer, songwriter, and music educator. In this interview, Peter Kreten sits down with Alyssa to learn how to discovered jazz, how she uses her voice as an instrument, and her writing approach for...
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The Railway Gamblers Interview
The Railway Gamblers are a Cosmic Americana Band that hail from the south side of Chicago. In this interview, Peter Kreten sits down with Matt Fricks, Brendan Folliard, and Sean Wilmsen to learn how the Gamblers came together, how friendship influences their music and the band, and how work is...
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Rich Jones Interview
Rich Jones is a veteran of the Chicago hip-hop scene, and community figure. In this phone interview, Peter Kreten sits down with Rich to learn about his new EP 'Swiss Camo', his upcoming show at Schubas on December 17, 2025, and what's the current state of the local Chicago hip-hop scene. Photo...
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Jack Riedy Interview
Jack Riedy is an independent artist that creates an unique sound that's inspired by TV on the Radio, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and the Clash. In this interview, Peter Kreten sits down with Jack to learn how Prince influenced his musical development, his approach to writing his new album Raw...
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Jonthan Pool from Time Thieves Interview
Time Thieves is an alternative rock band that has its roots in the DIY punk community. In this interview, Jonathan Pool from Time Thieves sits down with Peter Kreten to discuss how the band came together, the impact the DIY punk community had on the band members, and their new combo LP 'Come Home…
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Ella St. John Interview
Ella St. John is a singer songwriter and a member of the St. John Family Hour. Over the summer, she released her first EP entitled: 'Space and Time'. In this interview, Laura Blachowicz sits down with Ella to learn more about her music inspirations, her approach to songwriting, and how her family...
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Tom Hultsch from Way to Go Radio Interview
Way To Go Radio is a feel good dance pop alternative rock band from the Chicagoland area. In this interview, Peter Kreten sits down with Tom Hultsch from Way To Go Radio to learn about their new album "Verbal Tuxedo", their musical inspirations, and their upcoming show on November 14 at Pollyanna...
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The Spindles Interview
The Spindles are a pop rock band inspired by the British invasion of The Hollies and The Beatles. Radio Ruta from Alternative Sounds for Your Head welcomed The Spindles to the WXAV studios on 10.29.25 for a very special interview and acoustic performance. This podcast features the full length...
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Justice Hill Interview
Justice Hill is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who weaves R&B, Soul, and Pop into an unique sound that captures the feeling and vibe of the Windy City. In this interview, Peter Kreten sits down with Justice to learn where he gets his inspirations, how he discovered music…
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Paul Coady from Paul Coady & the Edsel Brothers Interview
Paul Coady is a 20+ year veteran of the Chicago local music scene and a member of Paul Coady & the Edsel Brothers, an alternative garage rock band from the Chicagoland area drawing inspiration from Buddy, Holly, the punk scene, and Bruce Springsteen. In this interview, Peter Kreten sits down with...
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Broadcasting to the Southside of Chicago and the southwest suburbs, WXAV 88.3FM is bold and revolutionary.It offers the most dynamic and cutting edge selection of music ever to air in Chicago. With our podcast series, we feature interviews with SXU athletes, artist interviews, historical series, and much more. WXAV The Escape from Ordinary Radio.
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Broadcasting to the Southside of Chicago and the southwest suburbs, WXAV 88.3FM is bold and revolutionary.It offers the most dynamic and cutting edge selection of music ever to air in Chicago. With our podcast series, we feature interviews with SXU athletes, artist interviews, historical series,...
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