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Each week, “Music Insiders” Michael Heidemann & an officially sanctioned music expert review, dissect and discuss a new album, complete with personal opinions and journeys related to the music. Subscribe today! On this episode of 2 Dudes 1 Disc, host Mike Heidemann is joined by the musical maestro, the sultan of sound…WGN Radio Technical producer and the biggest Prince mega-fan outside of the state of Minnesota, Brian Althimer.  We dive into the remarkable wealth of songs Prince wrote for other artists […]

On this episode of Sound Sessions, we unleash the story of the Chicago rock band that’s been creating more buzz than a hive of espresso laced bees.  Post Animal reaches new heights with their incredible full length album “When I Think Of You In A Castle” which accompanied by their raucous live show sets them apart from any Chicago-rock group in the last 20 years.   We dive face first into their incredible story from an apartment over run by mice […]

Each week, “Music Insiders” Michael Heidemann & an officially sanctioned music expert review, dissect and discuss a new album, complete with personal opinions and journeys related to the music. Subscribe today! On this episode of 2 Dudes 1 Disc, host Mike Heidemann is joined by WGN Radio host, filmmaker, kick-ass journalist, and one of the biggest Morrissey fans on the planet…Amy Guth.  We dive into the career and songwriting of one of the worlds most mysterious and aggravatingly creative musicians of […]

The brain child of singer/songwriter Bryce Avary, The Rocket Summer has been tugging on our heartstrings since the early 2000’s.  Now, with the release of his new album “Sweet Shivers” out August 2, he is embarking on a nationwide tour to share his sound with his dedicated fanbase and anticipatory newcomers.  This podcaster can honestly say that my conversation with Bryce Avary was one of my favorites from the hundreds of Sound Sessions interviews I’ve done over the past 5 […]

On this episode of 2 Dudes 1 Disc, host Mike Heidemann is joined by a man who has been to over 150+ Elton John shows worldwide, owns every album, had a song dedicated to him by Elton himself and is BY FAR the pen-ultimate Elton John fan of this or any generation. “Elton” Jim Turano jumps in the studio with CD in hand to take on the 1975 smash hit album, “Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy” by Elton […]

On this episode of 2 Dudes 1 Disc, host Mike Heidemann is joined by WGN legal expert, host of the popular podcast Legal Face Off and the BIGGEST Bruce Springsteen fan this side of the Mississippi…Rich Lenkov.  Together the guys tackle one of the most influential albums of the last 50 years.  The album that some say put Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band on the map and pole-vaulted them into the rock stratosphere…Bruce Springsteen’s “Born In The USA.” […]

As the unofficial start of summer begins, Jon Hansen, Michael Heidemann, Jess Raines and Roger Badesch welcome listeners to our WGN Radio bonfire celebration! Some may know Heidemann as Steve Cochran’s producer…or can be heard playing shows around Chicago as “Michael J. Foxy.” Roger breaks out his white pants, Jess wants s’mores, Jon wants to buy a lake house and Michael takes some song requests! Join us as we talk music all night and get the exclusive scoop on how […]

On Episode #2 of 2 Dudes 1 Disc, host Mike Heidemann is joined by WGN news anchor and all around music aficionado Erik Runge.  They wax poetic about the smash hit that took blues from the stoop to the mainstream with The Black Keys fuzz heavy album, “Brothers”. Listen To The Full Podcast Right Here And Comment Below! Each week, “Music Insider” Michael Heidemann reviews, dissects and discusses a new album, complete with personal opinions and journeys related to the […]

We’re Back!!  A new name, same host and a new set of albums!  On Episode #1 of 2 Dudes 1 Disc, host Mike Heidemann is joined by the encyclopedic minds of Conor Cornelius and Tom Hush of the podcast, No Coast Cinema.  Together they dive straight in to one of the more influential prog-rock (can we call it that?) albums of the last 20 years with The Mars Volta ‘De-Loused In The Comatorium’.  Listen in as Conor Cornelius and Tom Hush […]

Sound Sessions speaks with lead singer of the British rock group Squeeze, Glenn Tillbrook.  Host, Michael Heidemann and Glenn Tillbrook dive into Squeeze’s incredible catalog of music spanning nearly 40 years.  Everything from the inspiration of “Up The Junction” to his love for Beyonce.  See Squeeze headline The Chicago Theater with their The Squeeze Songbook Tour on Aug 31st and enjoy this in-depth conversation with legendary singer Glenn Tillbrook here on Sound Sessions! Visit: http://www.MichaelHeidemann.com or https://wgnradio.com/category/wgn-plu… for more great […]

Sound Sessions is pleased to bring on the kick ass Oklahoma rock outfit, Skating Polly.  We dive into the new album “The Make It All Show” and the creative process behind it’s inception.  And stick around until the end of the interview as Skating Polly plays two of their hit songs acoustically live in studio! Visit: http://www.MichaelHeidemann.com or https://wgnradio.com/category/wgn-plu… for more great interviews! Like what you hear?  Have a question or want to get in contact with Sound Sessions Podcast? […]

WGN Radio Producer Michael Heidemann shares the most obscure and wild projects and products found on Kickstarter and Amazon with Steve and the crew.  Everything from the Sequin-Nick-Cage Pillow, the Potato Air B ‘n B to the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Action Figure and the Daddle-Saddle are all covered in this classic segment.

“I’m Not Sure Music Will Save The World, But I Do Know It Helps Get People Through The Nighttime” Musician Brandon Jenner (son of Caitlyn Jenner and Linda Thompson  as well as older brother of Brody and half-brother to Kylie and Kendall) calls up Michael Heidemann (Sound Sessions) to discuss his new EP “Plan On Feelings” releasing on June 14. We also dive into the impact music has had on his life while living with one of the most famous […]

Rise Against | Strap Up Their Acoustic Guitars To Headline Chicago Theater With ‘The Ghost Note Symphonies, Vol. 1’

The adventurous husband and wife duo of Wolf and Moon being their heartfelt dream folk to Chicago to chat with WGN Radio’s Mike Heidemann (Sound Sessions) about the journey they took on their first tour through America to promote the new album  “Before It Get’s Dark”.  Listen in as they share insights on how they captured their unique sound, American music culture and some surprising guests at the shows they’ve played.  *Stay tuned in until the end of the interview […]

(Interview Recorded in Summer 2017) WGN Radio’s Mike Heidemann (Sound Sessions) and Brian Hlavacek sit down with the wildly talented Natalie Bergman of the band Wild Belle.  Composed of siblings Elliot and Natalie Bergman Wild Belle has created a sound that ties in Natalie’s shimmering vocal melody with the groove of Elliott’s smooth musical stylings.  Now, in March 2019 Wild Belle are set to release a new studio album “Everybody One of a Kind” and to tour with Beck, Spoon […]

*repeat repeat | Nashville Darlings Pole-vault Into The Rock Stratosphere With New Album “Glazed”

WGN Radio’s Mike Heidemann (Sound Sessions) catches up with French electronic music duo Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay better known as JUSTICE at the 2019 SXSW Music Conference.  The pair is releasing their latest work of art in the form of a futuristic concert film co-directed by Andre Chemetoff.  We chat about the inception and inspiration behind the film and their non-stop schedule which led them to this creation.  Plus, the guys touch on their music background, favorite films and connection to Chicago – which they call their favorite scenic city.  True genius though music… Enjoy the interview. 

WGN’s Michael Heidemann sits down with Vik Pandya, Meghana Indurti and Tyler  Fowler of Team Us Comedy. They’re promoting their new album “FRIENDS WITH 401(K) BENEFITS”, which releases on iTunes March 6th.  Plus! On the heels of their brand new album they are also throwing a release party with a pop-up show in downtown Chicago.  Be sure to pick up their new album (HERE) and catch a show, you’ll thank me later… Enjoy!  [Info on the pop-up show below] Info:  […]

WGN Radio’s Executive Producer music extraordinaire Michael Heidemann joins The Matt Bubala Show live from Los Angeles to participate in the excitement of the 61st Annual Grammys! It’s been a mission for Heidemann to get on a Grammy stage and “experience what it was like to be a part of the Grammy scene.” Michael will be in the audience during the show, which airs at 7pm tomorrow on CBS. Nominations have been extended this year from five to eight, which […]