Mike Kolar is a name that you've most definitely come across if you're making music in Chicago. The owner and operator of Soundscape Studios on Chicago Ave in the city's West Town neighborhood, Kolar also is one half of the independent label Closed Sessions. For the past few decades, the man has engineered projects for the likes of George Clinton, Ludacris, Chance The Rapper, Jamila Woods and many, many more. I've been hanging out there for far too long and avid listeners will notice that we've recently taken up a residency there as well. To kick off 2020 then, it only seemed appropriate we sit down the man himself, Mike Kolar.
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Ep. 20 • with Na'el Shehade
On the 20th and last episode of 2019, host Jake Krez welcomes Na'el Shehade, one half of Drama Duo and longtime Chicago musician to Soundscape Studios to look back at the last decade, his upcoming headlining tour and the keys to doing what you love professionally.
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Ep. 19 • with Kevin Coval
On the latest episode of Mild Sauce Live, host Jake Krez links up with Kevin Coval: Chicago poet, author, teacher, organizer and much more. The pair talk his latest book, Everything Must Go and the implications of "Mono Culture" and what it means for the city and the world at large. Also discussed are YCA alums Saba and NoName, as well as the current state of Chicago arts and the 20th anniversary of Louder Than A Bomb. All that and more above shot as always at Soundscape Studios.
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Ep. 18 • With Greg "Stix" Landfair
This time around host Jake Krez once again returns to Soundscape Studios to sit down with musician/producer/artist and much more, Greg "Stix" Landfair. Greg is well-known for his work as a drummer with Kids These Days and Chance The Rapper as well as SZA and Frank Ocean and expanded to production with a credit on Chance's "Mixtape" from Coloring Book. Today, he's gearing up for the next decade with a bunch of new music that utilizes the lessons he learned along the way. A very interesting perspective into the Chicago music scene.
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Ep. 17 • with House of Hex
This week, host Jake Krez is once again on the move, this time stopping by the House of Hex in the Pilsen neighborhood to talk expression, passions and the upcoming event from the crew behind the House of Hex. Go to HouseofHex.Net for full details and tickets.
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