(Sorry -- the CCLaP iTunes channel is currently not working at the moment, because of some behind-the-scenes tech problems I'm still working out regarding the latest install of Movable Type here [v4.2]. The downloadable iTunes-enhanced MP4 is live, though, linked to at the bottom of this entry; and the online streaming version is live too, which those of you with Flash Player on your computer/device should be seeing above. Here's hoping the iTunes channel will be fixed soon!)

It's Monday, which means it's time for another episode of the CCLaP Podcast. Today: The first new episode in three months! Yeehaw! Sorry I was away for so long! This summer sucked! Sigh. So here to celebrate the oncoming cool and dreary Chicago autumn, an all-music special as occasionally done here, full of plaintive Midwestern indie-rock and European electronica and South American exotica and everything in between. (Oh, and guess what? I've decided actually to start doing these music specials once a month from now on, just so at least I'll have some fun thing to share with you, even on months I don't get any interviews done.) Twelve bands, 46 minutes, little introductions from me at the beginning of each song, enhanced for those with iPods or on iTunes, including photos and chapters and links and all kinds of other cool stuff. Listen to a streaming version above, if you're on a device with Flash Player, or download the MP4 through the link at the bottom. Or just subscribe to the iTunes channel and forget about it!

Today's music came from original recommendations by: Discobelle; fluo kids; IndieFeed; KCRW; KEXP; Minnesota Public Radio; Pitchfork; What To Wear During An Orange Alert; and as always, suggestions from listeners like you (cclapcenter [at] gmail.com).

Sukshinder Shinda
Plajia
Jeff Hanson
Earlimart
Chandeliers
Ken Kase
Inara George
David Aussi
Plastilina Mosh
Takka Takka
Lake
Juliana Hatfield

Subscribe via RSS
Subscribe via iTunes
Download the MP4 (22.1 megs)

Download the MP4 (22.1 megs)