

A Case For: Bo Staloch [Lollapalooza 2025]
Alt-country standout Bo Staloch joined Case at Lollapalooza 2025 for an intimate conversation about being too nice for the music industry, being inspired by Radiohead, the emotional toll of writing heartbreaking songs, and more! A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive …

A Case For: The Dare [Lollapalooza 2025]
Opposites attract as Case sat down with noted party animal The Dare for this week’s A Case For. In this expedited conversation, the two discuss first kisses, party stories, iconic lyrics, and more! A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such ac…

A Case For: Silly Goose [Lollapalooza 2025]
Atlanta's Silly Goose stopped by the Q101 Tent at Lollapalooza 2025 for an in-depth conversation with Case about the trials and tribulations of playing outside of giant festivals, what it was like to finally get invited to Lollapalooza, which bands inspired their DIY ethics, and so much more! A Ca…

A Case For: Momma [Live From the Q101 Lounge]
After dropping what many consider to be the best album of 2025, ‘Welcome to My Blue Sky’, Momma stopped by the Q101 Lounge for an exclusive conversation with Case. Together, the group discussed what it’s like to have a record with “buzz” in 2025, the inspiration behind “I Want You (Fever)", and mor…

A Case For: Smut
On this week's A Case For, Case sits down with the incomparable Tay Roebuck of Chicago standouts Smut to discuss their new record, "Tomorrow Comes Crashing". Along the way, the two discuss how Roebuck's rage led to her joining Smut, the influence that Chicago's Friko had on the band, and so much mo…

A Case For: Slow Joy [Live At Q101's PIQNIQ]
Case is joined by Estaban Flores of Slow Joy live at Q101's PIQNIQ for an intimate conversation about Slow Joy's rise to success following the impact of their single "Gruesome", the impact that Modest Mouse has had on the band, and how being married has influenced the band's creative process. A …

A Case For: Pretoria
Case sits down with Chicago alt-rockers Pretoria! Despite a recent string of poor health, the band was able to chat with Case in the Q101 Lounge about their upcoming EP, 'If We're Pretending', as well as legendary house shows in Grand Rapids, the greatness of Chicago, and more! A Case For…is an in…

A Case For: Bad Nerves
This week on A Case For, Case is joined by Bobby Nerves of the UK outlet Bad Nerves. The two discuss the perils of trying to "look cool" on stage, what the band learned while opening for The Hives, why it's so important to fail in your journey to success, and so much more. A Case For…is an intervi…

A Case For: Harrison Gordon
Harrison Gordon is a man (and a band) from Normal, Illinois who have proven to be the town's greatest export since Steak n' Shake was founded. Before Gordon opened up a sold-out show at Chicago's Metro, he and Case stood in the alley in between Metro and The Gman Tavern to discuss Gordon's recent, …

A Case For: Scowl
Fresh off the release of Scowl's second full-length record, "Are We All Angels", the band sat down with Case for a conversation about the jump from Flatspot Records to Dead Oceans, what to expect on the new album, what Scowl ultimately wants out of the band, and more! A Case For…is an interview s…