Haley Blomquist and Bridget Stiebris from local Chicago band OK Cool join us for episode #27. We talk about how they got together to form a band, what their songwriting and creative process looks like and what we can expect from their new ep Fawn. Of course, we also ask them about their favorite Chicago things!

Time Stamps:

2: Hello, we are joined by the band Ok Cool

3:45: Bridget, you had to have felt that a year later that Haley reached back out to you

5: Was there an initial moment where you two connected musically?

7:15: How long did it take you to feel comfortable playing music together?

9:25: Were you writing your own songs at this point?

10:35: Who are some drummers that are influential for you?

12:30: How did the writing process work with Weekend Run Club?

14:30: How has the reaction to your music been for you?

18:20: What's been the reasoning behind the conciseness of your music?

20:55: At what point were you like guess we are doing this thing? Was that scary for you two?

22:30: How does your creative process like?

26: Do you feel like you have to have a deadline to be creative?

26:55: Do you have a song where you feel like you nailed it?

29:30: You are putting out music on your own label, was that always the plan?

33:45: How did you find your community in Chicago?

36: What are your favorite venues to play and favorite venues to see shows at?

37:26: What does genuine allyship look like to you?

38:20: Do you feel like you have to battle to not get labeled in the scene with what you are doing?

40:22: How easy is it for you to get up on stage and perform when you have anxiety?

43: How did the 8 songs from Fawn come together to be an EP? Is there a general theme?

46: Thick vs. thin crust pizza?

47:51: What makes the Chicago music scene unique?

48:30: Is it pretty easy to find gigs in Chicago?

50: Who are some of your favorite Chicago bands?

51: What have you been listening to lately?

52:30: Favorite cheap drink?

54: What are you most excited about for Ok Cool in 2023?