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Before The Chorus

Sofia Loporcaro

Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer and radio host Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus dives into the stories and experiences that shape these artists, and ultimately, the music we hear.

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All Episodes

51:20

Episode 96: Lutalo

Before The Chorus ·

2024/09/23

I spoke with Lutalo about their new record The Academy, which chronicles the artists early life in Vermont. They detail their many experiences, life lessons, & the points of view they adopted from them. The resulting record is an unvarnished look at race, class, oppressive systems in the United States, & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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53:36

Episode 95: Chewing

Before The Chorus ·

2024/09/16

Chewing, aka Nik Ewing, wanted to create a sonic scrapbook of sorts for his daughter Linnéa. When she was an infant, he would hold her in one arm, & play the piano with the other. The improvised melodies soon became full songs, & those songs in turn became an album: Songs For Linnéa. Our conversation covers everything from childhood music memories & bonding with one's own children, to finding acceptance in turbulent times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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41:01

Episode 94: Winnetka Bowling League

Before The Chorus ·

2024/09/09

I spoke with Matthew Koma of Winnetka Bowling League, on the heels of their first LP 'Sha La La' & the standalone single "This Is Life", featuring Medium Build & Dawes. Both the album & the single share a healthy mix of nostalgia & unfiltered honesty - two things that are rarely seen together. But that's what makes Winnetka Bowling League great: they remind us that we can long for the simplicity of youth, while also recognizing the flaws of the past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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39:11

Episode 93: Paris Paloma

Before The Chorus ·

2024/09/02

Paris Paloma's debut record, "Cacophony", is a 15-song hero's journey. It puts into question the patriarchal structures that hold women down, & proves that we can rebuild ourselves without them. Paris & I spoke over Zoom, discussing the themes that resonated with so many people on her viral single 'labour', sisterhood, & finding peace after trauma.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:07

The July Recap!

Before The Chorus ·

2024/08/01

It's time for another one-on-one catchup! Sofia looks back on July's music news & personal highlights.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:28

Episode 92: James McVey

Before The Chorus ·

2024/07/23

James McVey's latest EP, Letters Home, came together on the road. As him & his friends/ collaborators sat on the tour bus, they wrote about the people they'd left behind, childhood memories, mental health, & more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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76:39

Episode 91: Donovan Woods

Before The Chorus ·

2024/07/15

I spoke with songwriter & fellow Canadian Donovan Woods about his new record 'Things Were Never Good If They're Not Good Now'. On the album, he is brutally honest - he brings the same level of honesty to our conversation. We discuss the problems with creating an image of 'perfection', opening up to a partner about one's feelings, & the power of saxophones.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:19

The June Recap!

Before The Chorus ·

2024/07/10

The Recap episodes are back! Sofia reflects on her favourite record & concerts from June 2024!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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50:05

Episode 90: NEIL FRANCES

Before The Chorus ·

2024/07/08

Jordan Feller and Marc Gilfry, the duo that make up NEIL FRANCES, came by to talk all things 'It's All A Bit Fuzzier', the deluxe edition of last year's 'It's All A Bit Fuzzy'. Our conversation spanned everything from dance floor communities & identity, to yacht rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:12

Episode 89: Superfan

Before The Chorus ·

2024/07/01

Superfan (the moniker of Kali Flanagan) & I hopped on a Zoom call to discuss his debut record 'Tow Truck Jesus'. The record touches on everything from transitioning & hormone replacement therapy, to navigating new love. And even though this record comes from his unique perspective, he reminds us that its themes are very much universal.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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51:41

Episode 88: Orlando Weeks

Before The Chorus ·

2024/06/24

I interview Orlando Weeks about his third full-length album LOJA. The album is an ode to him, his partner & their son's shared new life in Lisbon, & a reflection on their time in London.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 87: Taylor Sackson

Before The Chorus ·

2024/06/17

On Taylor Sackson's debut solo EP 'You Are Not A Friend', she finds catharsis in speaking up for herself, calling out toxic behaviour, & healing for her younger self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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51:23

Episode 86: Lawrence Matthews

Before The Chorus ·

2024/06/10

Lawrence Matthews is an artist from Memphis, Tennessee. As he sheds his previous moniker Don Lifted, he is centring on his own story & that of his environment. His first record under his own name, 'Between Mortal Reach And Posthumous Grip', shifts between haunting & celebratory moments, & presents itself with a Southern Gothic drawl.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 85: Abby Sage

Before The Chorus ·

2024/06/03

Abby Sage is a Canadian-British artist. On her debut album The Rot, she muses on the cyclical nature of learning & unlearning. The record covers moments from her childhood all the way up to the present day, & embraces both the ugly & the beautiful parts of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:49

Episode 84: Crumb

Before The Chorus ·

2024/05/27

Crumb are a band from New York City. On their latest record AMAMA, the band navigate our universal need to feel at home, all while taking us through deliciously strange soundscapes.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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43:40

Episode 83: Chandler Leighton

Before The Chorus ·

2024/05/20

Chandler Leighton is an artist based in Los Angeles. On 'Proof You Weren't The Only One', she openly examines her own coping mechanisms. The end result is a deeply relatable record, one she hopes will help others heal too.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:07

Episode 82 - Infinity Song

Before The Chorus ·

2024/05/13

Infinity Song are a group of four siblings from New York City. On Metamorphosis, the group celebrate the things that make them unique, & aim to empower others in the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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53:45

Episode 81: The Staves

Before The Chorus ·

2024/05/06

The Staves are a duo from Watford, England. On their latest record All Now, sisters Camilla and Jessica find release in their most anthemic writing yet, learning to let go of indecisiveness, the past, & the fear of speaking up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The April Recap!

Before The Chorus ·

2024/05/01

Sofia looks back on her favourite memories, releases, & gigs from April 2024!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 80: X Ambassadors

Before The Chorus ·

2024/04/22

X Ambassadors are a band with roots in Ithaca, New York. On 'Townie' they set their sights homeward: reflecting on teenage restlessness, leaving for bigger cities, & how home shapes who we are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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