ChicagoVerseUniteD: Chicago Scene Salvation

This week on the ChicagoVerseUniteD audio podcast: Floyd A. Davis IV of Artpentry! In an interview recorded at the gallery’s three year anniversary at Pilsen’s Second Friday art walk, Davis reflects on his time owning the Artpentry gallery, the popularity and origins of his Gentleman’s Boombox series, and enduring as a career artist. Stream or download that podcast below.

ChicagoVerseUniteD is a weekly music and nightlife podcast series, hosted by Jaime Black. CVU features interviews with the premier talent and tastemakers in the Chicago music and nightlife communities, and is published through the Dynasty Podcasts network. Follow along on Facebook, Twitter, Bandcamp, Soundcloud, Mixcloud, YouTube, Vimeo, Tumblr, and Posterous.

This week on the ChicagoVerseUniteD audio podcast: the team behind City Of Win! In an interview recorded at the lifestyle brand’s recent mix tape release party at Beauty Bar, the team delves into their new mix tape release, City of Win: W1N Vol I, the link between music and clothing brands, and their views on the Chicago creative community. Stream or download that podcast below, immediately following the download link to City of Win: W1N Vol I.

ChicagoVerseUniteD is a weekly music and nightlife podcast series, hosted by Jaime Black. CVU features interviews with the premier talent and tastemakers in the Chicago music and nightlife communities, and is published through the Dynasty Podcasts network. Follow along on Facebook, Twitter, Bandcamp, Soundcloud, Mixcloud, YouTube, Vimeo, Tumblr, and Posterous.

Dynasty Podcasts is proud to announce the next installment in the Rockit.LIVE event series! Taking place Tuesday, May 29th at 6PM at Rockit Bar & Grill, Dynasty Podcasts and Rockit Ranch Productions are proud to present:

Rockit.LIVE: Critics Choice: Chicago Summer 2012
A live panelcast with Chicago talent & tastemakers discussing this summer’s best live music picks & more
Featuring…

Jessica Galliart
(Social Media Manager at RedEye)

Veronica Murtagh
(Founder/Editor at Creamteam.tv)

Dani Deahl
(DJ, Producer, Journalist, Blogger)

Kyle Woods
aka
Kid Color
(Summer Festival Artist)

Mikul Wing
Midnight Conspiracy
(Summer Festival Artist)

The 18+ event is free to attend, and will also be streamed live via the Dynasty Podcasts Mixlr and Ustream channels. Additionally, the panel event will later be released as an audio and video Dynasty Podcast. Find a Facebook RSVP page posting soon, and come out Rockit River North on Wednesday, April 18th at 6PM for Dynasty Podcasts & Rockit Ranch Productions present a Rockit.LIVE panelcast: Critics Choice: Chicago Summer 2012

Tonight, Wednesday, April 18th at 6PM, Dynasty Podcasts‘ Rockit.LIVE series returns to Rockit Bar & Grill for the What Happened To Chicago’s Rock Scene? panelcast. The event is a live podcast panel examining the shifting (disappearing?) rock climate in the Chicago music scene, and features the below panelists:

Chris Payne
(Former rock radio DJ)

Greg Corner
(Bassist: Kill Hannah)

Christian Picciolini
(Executive Producer/General Manager: JBTV)

Alex “DJ RTC” Fruchter
(Editor/Journalist: Ruby Hornet)

The 18+ event is free to attend, and will also be streamed live via the Dynasty Podcasts Mixlr and Ustream channels. Additionally, the panel event will later be released as an audio and video Dynasty Podcast. RSVP on Facebook now , and come out Rockit River North on Wednesday, April 18th at 6PM for Dynasty Podcasts & Rockit Ranch Productions present a Rockit.LIVE panelcast: What Happened To The Chicago Rock Scene!

This week on the ChicagoVerseUniteD Cover Story Series audio podcast: Tom Gavin, Dan Brunelle, and Gordon Bramli of Gemini Club! In an interview recorded at the group’s Gemini Clubhouse, the trio examine their new EP, Here We Sit, reflect on their SXSW experience from earlier this year, and discuss fans’ immediate appreciation for their new songs. Stream or download that podcast below, followed by Sit tracks “By Surprise” and “Can’t Believe You Said That,” three brand new CVU videos of the members of Gemini Club showing off their studio gear, and a SXSW recap clip. And catch Gemini Club live this Saturday, April 21st at Lincoln Hall (tix) for the Here We Sit record release show.

ChicagoVerseUniteD is a weekly music and nightlife podcast series, hosted by Jaime Black. CVU features interviews with the premier talent and tastemakers in the Chicago music and nightlife communities, and is published through the Dynasty Podcasts network. Follow along on Facebook, Twitter, Bandcamp, Soundcloud, Mixcloud, YouTube, Vimeo, Tumblr, and Posterous.

(Press play in the player below to stream, or download via submitting an email)

This month on the Dynasty Podcasts Rockit.LIVE series: the Building Your Brand Online panelcast! In a live podcast panel recorded last month at Rockit Bar & Grill, Ernest Wilkins of RedEyeChicago.com, Jeremy Scheuch of Do312, Andrew Barber of Fake Shore Drive, model and media personality Brittany Ireland, and Bob Nanna of Threadless share their insight on the art of building and maintaining a digital brand. Dynasty Podcasts host Jaime Black hosts the nearly hour-long industry panelcast discussion. Stream that podcast in the player above (with the option to download in exchange for an email address), or watch a short a film from the event below!

And come out this Wednesday, April 18th, at 6PM to the next Dynasty Podcasts Rockit.LIVE panelcast event! Taking place again at Rockit Bar & Grill, Dynasty Podcasts and Rockit Ranch Productions are proud to present:

What Happened To Chicago’s Rock Scene?
A live panelcast discussion examining the shifting (disappearing?) rock climate in the Chicago music scene.
Featuring…

Chris Payne
(Former rock radio DJ)

Greg Corner
(Bassist: Kill Hannah)

Christian Picciolini
(Executive Producer/General Manager: JBTV)

Alex “DJ RTC” Fruchter
(Editor/Journalist: Ruby Hornet)

The 18+ event is free to attend, and will also be streamed live via the Dynasty Podcasts Mixlr and Ustream channels. Additionally, the panel event will later be released as an audio and video Dynasty Podcast. RSVP on Facebook now , and come out Rockit River North on Wednesday, April 18th at 6PM for Dynasty Podcasts & Rockit Ranch Productions present a Rockit.LIVE panelcast: What Happened To The Chicago Rock Scene!

Dynasty Podcasts is proud to announce the next installment in the Rockit.LIVE event series! Taking place Wednesday, April 18th at 6PM at Rockit Bar & Grill, Dynasty Podcasts and Rockit Ranch Productions are proud to present:

What Happened To The Chicago Rock Scene?
A live panelcast discussion examining the shifting (disappearing?) rock climate in the Chicago music scene.
Featuring…

Chris Payne
(Former rock radio DJ)

Greg Corner
(Bassist: Kill Hannah)

Christian Picciolini
(Executive Producer/General Manager: JBTV)

Alex “DJ RTC” Fruchter
(Editor/Journalist: Ruby Hornet)

The 18+ event is free to attend, and will also be streamed live via the Dynasty Podcasts Mixlr and Ustream channels. Additionally, the panel event will later be released as an audio and video Dynasty Podcast. RSVP on Facebook now , and come out Rockit River North on Wednesday, April 18th at 6PM for Dynasty Podcasts & Rockit Ranch Productions present a Rockit.LIVE panelcast: What Happened To The Chicago Rock Scene!

This week on the ChicagoVerseUniteD audio podcast: The Digital Freshness Under 21 Edition EP, featuring interviews recorded live on location at Ruby Hornet’s underage artist showcase last month. Host Jaime Black checks in with Kembe X, Chance The Rapper (pictured above), St. Millie, and Digital Freshness organizers Alex Fruchter and Manny Muscles, of Ruby Hornet and Jugrnaut, respectively. Stream or download that podcast album above. And look for more from Chance The Rapper in the lower part of this feature.

CVU163 – Kembe X
Chicago rapper Kembe X introduces listeners to his collective, The Village, while sharing details on his upcoming Welcome To The Village release. The artist also reflects on meeting Nas at this year’s SXSW.

CVU164 – Chance The Rapper
The rising Save Money crew MC reflects on his recent SXSW experience, delves into his anticipated new #10Day mixtape, and looks towards upcoming projects in the works. (Find more from Chance The Rapper in the bottom half of this feature.)

CVU165 - St. Millie
The young artist discusses his forthcoming No Religion But Up release, as well as working with Rockie Fresh and The Gift.

CVU166 - DJ RTC & Manny Muscles
The two event organizers and industry professionals talk about the motivation for presenting an under 21 showcase, as well as how other interested young artists can approach them for future consideration.

Check back at CVU later today below for Chance The Rapper’s #10Day mixtape. And to hear the effort in a social setting, head to the #10Day Listening Party happening today, Tuesday, April 3rd, at 5:00pm at Jugrnaut in Chicago. In the meantime, prepare for the mixtape with the artist’s video for his cut “22 Offs,” a #10Day promo clip, and a video chronicling the effort’s mixing sessions.

Update: Grab #10Day from the download link below, via IllRoots.

Chance The Rapper – #10Day

ChicagoVerseUniteD is a weekly music and nightlife podcast series, hosted by Jaime Black. CVU features interviews with the premier talent and tastemakers in the Chicago music and nightlife communities, and is published through the Dynasty Podcasts network. Follow along on Facebook, Twitter, Bandcamp, Soundcloud, Mixcloud, YouTube, Vimeo, Tumblr, and Posterous.

This week on Dynasty Podcasts Live Broadcast: AEMMP Hip Hop! The Columbia College class and their instructor, Alex Fruchter, delve into the course’s current Class President EP project, with students explaining what it takes to produce the EP. Stream or download the podcast of that live broadcast below.

Dynasty Podcasts launched in 2005 as Chicago’s first music-focused podcast network. The network currently has over 25,000 followers worldwide, and pulls in on average about 1,000 more per week. Dynasty Podcasts was heard in over 100 countries in 2011 alone, and hit over 10,000 plays last year across multiple platforms. Promoters looking to book Dynasty Broadcasts for their next event can email DynastyPodcasts@gmail.com for more info. And follow the Dynasty Podcasts network on Facebook, Twitter, Bandcamp, Soundcloud, Mixcloud, YouTube, Vimeo, Tumblr, and Posterous.

This week on the ChicagoVerseUniteD Cover Story Series audio podcast: Stephen Paul Smoker! In an interview recorded at the Kilo Records offices in Pilsen, the frontman of the band of the same name weighs in on his group’s new Ripe Fruit release, a bevy of projects in the works, including a 20 minute war musical, and his fantastic quote from this past January’s CVU 2012 Forecast feature. Stream or download that podcast below, followed by a stream of Ripe Fruit in its entirety. And catch Stephen Paul Smoker live on Friday, April 27th at The Empty Bottle for the Ripe Fruit record release show.

ChicagoVerseUniteD is a weekly music and nightlife podcast series, hosted by Jaime Black. CVU features interviews with the premier talent and tastemakers in the Chicago music and nightlife communities, and is published through the Dynasty Podcasts network. Follow along on Facebook, Twitter, Bandcamp, Soundcloud, Mixcloud, YouTube, Vimeo, Tumblr, and Posterous.