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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

49:27

Episode 79: Another Sky

Before The Chorus ·

2024/04/15

Another Sky are a band based in London, England. Four years after their first time on this podcast, they return to discuss their sophomore album 'Beach Day'. On the record, the band learns to embrace anger & find compassion for our younger selves.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34:00

Episode 78: Griff

Before The Chorus ·

2024/04/08

Griff is an artist based in the UK. On ver2igo vol. 2, the follow-up to vert1go vol. 1, Griff continues the arc of someone processing an ending. Through the power of her own incredible pop songwriting, she makes these big emotions a little easier to digest... maybe even dance to.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:48

The March Recap!

Before The Chorus ·

2024/04/03

Sofia shares her artist highlights from SXSW!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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40:53

Episode 77: Empress Of

Before The Chorus ·

2024/04/01

Empress Of is a Honduran-American artist based in Los Angeles. On 'For Your Consideration', she explores transactional relationships & desire through a raw, unfiltered, & danceable lens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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71:18

Episode 76: Harmless

Before The Chorus ·

2024/03/26

Harmless is an artist based in Los Angeles. On his latest record 'Springs Eternal', he tells stories of identity & relationships to his younger self. In our conversation, we discuss the benefits & costs of anger, self-deprecation, & rediscovering one's identity after trauma.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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55:33

Episode 75: Mick Jenkins

Before The Chorus ·

2024/03/19

Mick Jenkins is a rapper from Chicago by way of Alabama. On his latest album The Patience, Mick grounds himself in his craft & the support of his day-ones. We spoke about the Deluxe Edition of the album, which includes two new songs: "2011" & "Perm".Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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38:53

Episode 74: Jamila Woods

Before The Chorus ·

2024/03/11

Jamila Woods is an artist from Chicago, Illinois. On Water Made Us, Jamila dives into the phases of love & heartbreak, exploring the habits & cycles that shape them. It's a refreshing, emotionally intelligent take on the endlessly-explored topic, & we unpack it further in this interview.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:31

The February Recap!

Before The Chorus ·

2024/03/04

Sofia looks back on the highlights of February 2024, including her top new music releases, gig, & more!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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73:21

Bonus Episode 1: Name 3 Songs

Before The Chorus ·

2024/02/29

Sofia is joined by Sara Feigin & Jenna Million, hosts of Name 3 Songs for a chance to talk shop! The conversation covers everything from reclaiming the word 'fangirl', to swapping interview notes, our local music scenes & much more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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49:33

Episode 73: Red Rum Club

Before The Chorus ·

2024/02/26

Red Rum Club are a band from Liverpool, UK. For their new album Western Approaches, they were inspired by the docks in their hometown where ships once came in from the Atlantic. It became a parallel for their own travels to America, & the home that they missed while they were gone. The record spans many topics, but ultimately finds the band centring on the things & the people that matter most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:25

Episode 72: ĠENN

Before The Chorus ·

2024/02/20

ĠENN are a Maltese-British band based in Brighton, UK. On their debut album 'unum', the band search for oneness, detouring through French existentialism, Greek mythology, & presentations of identity on the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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60:57

Episode 71: Spiritune

Before The Chorus ·

2024/02/12

Spiritune is a mobile application that uses music to help alter you mental state. With a team of music therapists & composers, founder Jamie Pabst built the app to help people improve their mental wellbeing. I spoke to her & composer Diego Rodoni about their work, & the transformative power of music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:04

The January 2024 Recap!

Before The Chorus ·

2024/02/05

Sofia looks back on the first month of year, sharing her favourite new releases AND some of yours! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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45:19

Episode 70: Black Honey

Before The Chorus ·

2024/01/29

Black Honey are an indie rock band from Brighton, UK. On their 2023 LP 'A Fistful of Peaches', as well as on their latest single "Lemonade", the band sits in a space of radical honesty; both the record & standalone single are about accepting exactly where one is at, no mater what that looks like. Together, they form a love letter to the weirdos, the outcasts, & the kids that needed someone to listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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58:55

Episode 69: Vacations

Before The Chorus ·

2024/01/22

Vacations are a band from New South Wales in Australia. Within the last couple of years, frontman Campbell Burns was diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, better known as OCD. On the band's latest album No Place Like Home, Campbell sings about learning to cope with OCD, big life changes, love as a touring musician, & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:03

Sofia Shares Her Album Tips For 2024

Before The Chorus ·

2023/12/27

In this 4-episode series, Sofia looks back at the music that moved her this year, & looks forward to 2024. Up third: albums to watch our for in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:02

Sofia Shares Her Artists To Watch In 2024

Before The Chorus ·

2023/12/20

In this 4-episode series, Sofia looks back at the music that moved her this year, & looks forward to 2024. Up third: artists to watch in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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51:04

Episode 68: Madison Cunningham

Before The Chorus ·

2023/12/18

Madison Cunningham is an artist based in Los Angeles. On her Grammy award-winning album 'Revealer', Madison faces hard inner truths, questions priorities, & unpacks family dynamics with compassion & curiosity. We spoke about the Deluxe Edition of the record, which includes extra songs that did not make the original cut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:08

Sofia Shares Her Favourite Albums of 2023

Before The Chorus ·

2023/12/14

In this 4-episode series, Sofia looks back at the music that moved her this year, & looks forward to 2024. Up second: her favourite albums of 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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43:24

Episode 67: Jelani Blackman

Before The Chorus ·

2023/12/13

Jelani Blackman is an artist from London, UK. On The Heart of It, he toes the fine line between hope & cynicism intertwining stories of infatuation & heartbreak, with ones of institutionalized discrimination & politicians who don't represent their people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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