We got the chance to track down Fake Fruit at their recent shows at South By Southwest in Austin earlier this year. And from there, we convinced Hannah D'Amato (vocals & guitar) and Alex Post (guitar) to join us on the show. We talk about their self-titled Fake Fruit debut album, being on the road and, of course, visiting Chicago. Check them out at Sleeping Village on May 9th.

Time stamps:

1:38: We are joined today by Hannah and Alex of Fake Fruit

2:50: How did you start playing music? how did you start working together?

4:20: Alex, were you playing music already when you two met?

5:10: What helped bridge the musical gap for you?

6:15: Can you walk us through the different permutations of Fake Fruit?

9:45: Alex, was it weird stepping in to play music you hadn't written?

12:20: Have crowds reacted differently than you anticipated to your music?

13:30: Has your relationships to your songs changed over the years?

14:30: Why did you re-record your record?

16:20: Alex, what is the process like now of music being created with a set, steady lineup?

18:40: When did it go from this is a fun thing to let's make this a thing?

21: Where are we at with the new record?

24:45: What was your SXSW experience like?

26:50: Did you know the Pitchfork review was happening?

29:45: How did the Spanish version of No Mutuals come to be?

31:45: Is it easier to control your image and destiny now than it may have been previously?

34:45: Oh shit, this is really happening!

37:20: When you think of Chicago, what do you think of?

39:35: Are you down to try deep dish?

42:30: Anything you need to see while you are in Chicago?

43:40: How did this tour come together?

46:50: What's your go to cheap drink?

49:44: What recording or event has had the most profound impact on you wanting to be a musician?

53:30: Anything you'd like to plug on your way out?