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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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- 6 days ago52 min
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 Brian Vermin. What came next was a philosophical conversation on what it means to be in a band and what does success actually look like, why Metallica is a gateway band into punk rock, and the importance of finding your authentic voice. Along the way, we discuss how 'Second Time Around' came together and Dan, Brian and Adam share that they are already working on album 3. This is a can't miss conversation! Photo Credit: Tom Birch. Used with permission
- 2 weeks ago12 min
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 Returner’ in 2023, and is back with her most vulnerable album yet ‘In the Hour of Chaos’, released in 2026. In this conversation, Peter Kreten discusses with Allison her approach to writing ‘In the Hour of Chaos’, the challenges of always being on the road, and the excitement of performing a Halloween show at the Vic theater in Chicago. Photo Credit: Mason Poole. Used with Permission
- 2 weeks ago25 min
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 community builder, and the challenges of being an artist in this digital age. Photo Credit: Alexa Viscius. Used with Permission
- 3 weeks ago1h 8m
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"
- 3 weeks ago35 min
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 state of the jazz scene in the city of Chicago, and the upcoming album release show on Aug. 29 at Le Piano in Rogers Park. Photo Credit: Katia Jackson. Used with Permission
- Aug 18, 202617 min
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 soundtracks and how it now influences their songwriting, and why the local Chicago scene is so special. Photo Credit: Dave Ritter. Used with Permission
- Aug 14, 202651 min
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. Drawing countless connections to the atrocities experienced by many, this episode is a must-watch for any anime fan or political activist!
- Aug 11, 202628 min
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 biggest inspiration and motivator. Photo Credit: Rikkie Khrist. Used with Permission
About 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.
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