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  • Vocal ChaosVocal Chaos

    Vocal Chaos

    While in Chicago, we sat down with post-collegiate group Vocal Chaos to talk about all the projects they have going on - from recording to concerts - and some of the fascinating things they've done together as a group over the years. While we had them in the mobile studio, we also got 'em to sing for us! Recorded in 2016.

  • Freshman FifteenFreshman Fifteen

    Northwestern U Freshman Fifteen

    The Freshman Fifteen are a group that places a big emphasis on group culture - so we talked about the elements of that, from auditioning to onboarding to nicknames. We also talked about how their sound has changed over the years with personnel changes and time, and hear some of their current songs. Recorded in 2016.

  • Downtown VoicesDowntown Voices

    U of Illinois-Chicago Downtown Voices

    While in the Chicago area, we were happy to invite the University of Illinois-Chicago Downtown Voices into the mobile studio. We talked about them about how the group got started, and what the scene is like for a Chicago collegiate group not from one of the a cappella mega-schools. The group also sang some songs for us live. Recorded in 2016.

  • Voices In Your HeadVoices In Your Head

    U of Chicago Voices In Your Head

    The Voices In Your Head seem to go through major transformations every few years, but without diminishing their talent or quality. We talk about how that works, how they recruit and audition, and hear them sing for us in the mobile studio. Recorded in 2016.

  • Northern SoundNorthern Sound

    Northern Illinois U Northern Sound

    The Northern Sound have recently begun competing at ICCA, have stepped up their gigs and rehearsals, and generally been working to raise their profile and quality. We talk with the group about that journey, and about what's coming up next. We also hear them sing for us. Recorded in 2016.

  • Huskie HunksHuskie Hunks

    Northern Illinois U Huskie Hunks

    While in the Chicago area, we invited the Huskie Hunks from Northern Illinois University to join us in the mobile studio to talk about their focus on competition and the ICCA, about their musical leanings these days, and about what's ahead for the group. While together, they also sang some tunes for us. Recorded in 2016.

  • Touch of ClassTouch of Class

    Port Clinton HS Touch of Class

    The Port Clinton Touch of Class has distinguished itself on ICHSA competition stages, in performances all over the place, and soon, taking the stage at NACC. We sat down with the group to break it all down, talk about their rehearsal strategies, and hear them sing. Recorded in 2016.

  • Slate Vocal BandSlate Vocal Band

    Cheyenne Mountain HS Slate

    In 2016, we caught up with the Slate Vocal Band, an all-guys group from Cheyenne Mountain HS in Colorado, to hear them sing some songs and tell their story. We talked about what they get from Slate that's different from other groups, and about their plans for the future.

  • NU AgeNU Age

    North Union HS NU Age

    While at the Kettering A Cappella Festival in late 2015, we brought the North Union High School NU Age into the mobile studio to hear about their journey as a group so far. It hasn't been a long one - they've only been around a little while - but they've done a lot in that time. We also hear them sing!

  • Mello DivasMello Divas

    Berkeley Prep Mello Divas

    In late 2015, we brought the Berkeley Prep School Mello Divas (from Florida) into the mobile studio to break down everything they are up to - from recording to touring to competing. They have an impressive history and do a lot, so we went through it all. They also sang some of their current music for us.