Real Ones: A Project FILO Podcast

Ben Moskow
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Fresh off a 2021 Chicago Reader nomination for Best Music Podcast, Real Ones brings you carefully curated conversations with rising artists from the 312 and beyond. Host Ben Moskow moderates long-form talks with the musicians making noise in the underground who just might be household names in a few years. Brought to you by Project FILO. Logos by Zack Zagula.

  1. Vayda on Touring with Veeze, Trolling, A Cosign From Doechii, Telemarketing and More | Real Ones Show

    12/09/2023

    Vayda on Touring with Veeze, Trolling, A Cosign From Doechii, Telemarketing and More | Real Ones Show

    Entertaining Atlanta rapper Vayda recently stopped in Chicago while opening for Veeze on his "Ganger" tour. We caught up with her outside the venue to talk about her whirlwind 2023, that time when Doechii commented on one of her TikToks, the realest song she's ever made, paranoia and more. Click HERE to listen to Vayda's new album 'Forrest Gump' Keep Up with Real Ones Website | Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube Keep Up with Vayda Instagram | Twitter | TikTok

    7 min
  2. ThoughtPoet Reflects on Years of Documenting Chicago Music

    02/05/2023

    ThoughtPoet Reflects on Years of Documenting Chicago Music

    We sat down with writer, A&R, photojournalist and activist Isiah Veney, aka Thought Poet. for an insightful conversation about the state of Chicago music, why he's stuck around in the city this long, learning to "positively take up space," his criteria for working with artists, and more. KEEP UP WITH THOUGHT POET: http://instagram.com/thoughtpoet77 https://twitter.com/thought_poet77 https://linktr.ee/ThoughtPoetsOpinion KEEP UP WITH REAL ONES: http://twitter.com/realonesshow http://instagram.com/realonesshow http://tiktok.com/@realonesshow Host/co-editor: Ben Moskow Guest host: Reina Danzy Guest: Thought Poet Producer/Videographer: Michael Magitman Audio mixed by Michael "Farley" McFarland Editor: Aidan Siavelis Special thanks to Second Street Studios Support the show

    44 min
  3. Ebony Loren’s Last Days in Chicago

    12/31/2022

    Ebony Loren’s Last Days in Chicago

    Ten days before she took off for sunny Los Angeles, we sat down with singer-songwriter Ebony Loren about her favorite memories of living in Chicago, being a voice major during online school, languages she wants to learn and more. KEEP UP WITH EBONY LOREN: https://twitter.com/ebonylorenmusic http://instagram.com/ebonyloren http://tiktok.com/@ebonylorenmusic KEEP UP WITH REAL ONES: http://twitter.com/realonesshow http://instagram.com/realonesshow http://tiktok.com/@realonesshow Host/Editor: Ben Moskow Guest: Ebony Loren Producer/Videographer: Michael Magitman Special thanks to Roc Star Studios Support the show

    19 min
  4. How an ACL Tear Helped Danny Schiller Sell Out a Hometown Show

    11/11/2022

    How an ACL Tear Helped Danny Schiller Sell Out a Hometown Show

    Right before the release of his EP 'Hasta La Dorada' we caught up with LA-based, Chicago-raised Latin indie artist Danny Schiller to chat about how the project came together, his past as a soccer player, who he would most want to tour with, his philosophy when it comes to making music and much more. KEEP UP WITH DANNY: TWITTER | INSTA | TIKTOK KEEP UP WITH REAL ONES: TWITTER | INSTA | TIKTOK Host: Ben Moskow Guest: Danny Schiller Producer: Michael Magitman Audio editor: Michael "Farley" McFarland Video editor: Faye Siavelis  Special thanks to Second Street Studios Support the show

    42 min
  5. SAIAH Prepares to Leave Arizona

    10/12/2022

    SAIAH Prepares to Leave Arizona

    Rising pop-punk musician SAIAH joins Ben on Season 2, Episode 10 of Real Ones, recorded right before the release of their single "radio.fm." Topics include how they were first drawn to punk rock music, recording "Cheater" with Tom The Mail Man, touring with RIZ LA VIE & Guardin, getting booked for their first festival opening for Beach Fossils, preparing to move to Los Angeles and much more. Support SAIAH INSTAGRAM: | TWITTER: Support Real Ones LINKTREE |  INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | TIKTOK Support the show

    29 min
  6. BLK ODYSSY: When Meaningful Art Wins

    08/05/2022

    BLK ODYSSY: When Meaningful Art Wins

    This convo with Juwan Elcock of BLK ODYSSY happened back in January. He's since opened for Cordae on a US tour,  dropped the deluxe version of debut album BLK VINTAGE featuring Baby Rose, Mereba & Benny the Butcher, and announced his first-ever headlining tour. Things are going up. Keep up with the latest BLK ODYSSY news here / the BLK REVOLUTION TOUR COMES TO CHICAGO AUGUST 27 at SLEEPING VILLAGE. TIX here / AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE FIRST EVER REAL ONES CURATED SHOW AUGUST 20. LIVE PERFORMANCES FROM Your Stepdad, Gayun Cannon, the Stranded Civilians, Morgan Gold and A.N.I. TIX here / Check out our Linktree to stay updated on all things Real Ones! Support the show

    53 min
  7. Your Stepdad Is Playing Chess, Not Checkers

    05/26/2022

    Your Stepdad Is Playing Chess, Not Checkers

    We get the chance to sit down with Your Stepdad about his strong month of April, how he's built buzz on TikTok, why every huge underground rapper is so young, and much more. Keep up with Stepdad: Instagram @deflynotdoowop TikTok @yoursteppops NEW PLAYLIST additions (courtesy of CXR's Collin Donovan): Kendrick Lamar - Mother I Sober Dende - Round Trip to Atlanta Noah - Revelations Kehlani - Little Story Mack Keane, ESTA - Never Enough SUPPORT: Obviously, the U.S. has a horrendous problem with gun violence and gun culture. And politicians on both sides of the aisle don't seem interested in doing anything about it. I've attached a Twitter thread here with GoFundMe information for as many of the victims of the Uvalde school shooting as I could find. I'm devastated that this has become accepted as normal in the US. We need structural change immediately.. To check out the Good Work we highlight each episode, check out this document: Creative consulting by Brandon Washington. Theme music by Evan Dawkins. Logos & cover art: MC Blue Matter. Sponsored by Project FILO Support the show

    36 min
  8. Nina with the Tech

    04/28/2022

    Nina with the Tech

    Ben sits with Chicago's Nina Tech to talk about their latest single/video combo "Love Show," influences from the 80s, favorite places in Chicago, the foundations of drill and more! Keep up with Nina: Instagram @ninatechxx Twitter & TikTok @ninawthetech NEW PLAYLIST additions: Sports Boyfriend - Crying in July grouptherapy. - Pink Papers Groupthink - Guilty Pleasure Pink Siifu, Valee - Griptape'!! BoofPaxkMooky, GRIMM Doza, - You & Me SUPPORT: Chicago Show Cal is helping you make your Chicago concert plans EVERY WEEK and DAWA Heals is providing a financial safety net to low-income BIPOC Austin, TX residents.  Donate and follow today! All details are visible in our SEASON 2 GOOD WORK document Creative consulting by Brandon Washington. Theme music by Evan Dawkins. Logos & cover art: MC Blue Matter. Sponsored by Project FILO Support the show

    52 min
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Fresh off a 2021 Chicago Reader nomination for Best Music Podcast, Real Ones brings you carefully curated conversations with rising artists from the 312 and beyond. Host Ben Moskow moderates long-form talks with the musicians making noise in the underground who just might be household names in a few years. Brought to you by Project FILO. Logos by Zack Zagula.

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