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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 Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene. A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Knocked Loose, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse. Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?... Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Facebook -   / q101chicago   Instagram -   / q101chicago   X - https://x.com/@q101chicago

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 acts as Knocked Loose, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse. Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?... Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Facebook -   / q101chicago   Instagram -   / q101chicago   X - https://x.com/@q101chicago

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 Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene. A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Knocked Loose, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse. Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?... Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE:   / _caselowe   Facebook -   / q101chicago   Instagram -   / q101chicago   X - https://x.com/@q101chicago

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 more!  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene. A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Knocked Loose, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse. Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?... Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE:   / _caselowe   Facebook -   / q101chicago   Instagram -   / q101chicago   X - https://x.com/@q101chicago

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 more!  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.   A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Knocked Loose, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.    Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

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 Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.   A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Knocked Loose, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.   Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=enFollow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=enFollow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

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 interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.     A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Knocked Loose, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.     Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

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 interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene. A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Knocked Loose, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse. Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?... Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE:   / _caselowe  

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, horrific tour of the West Coast, plus why writing breakup songs is as tough as it sounds and why music would be better off if everyone just ripped off Tigers Jaw.  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.   A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Knocked Loose, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.   Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=enFollow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=enFollow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

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 series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.     A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Knocked Loose, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.     Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

This week on A Case For, Case is joined by the one-and-only Poppy. The two talk about Poppy's relationship with Jimmy Kimmel and the fallout of her recent TV performance with Knocked Loose, the struggles of finding a good opener, the current state of the Internet, and more!  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.   A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Knocked Loose, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.     Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

This week on A Case For, Case is joined by authors Richard Bienstock & Tom Beaujour, the minds behind 'Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival', which is slated to be released on March 25. The trio discuss the historical importance of Lollapalooza as a traveling tour, what was uncovered about Nirvana possibly headlining Lollapalooza 1994, how hard it was to track down Gibby Haynes of the Butthole Surfers, and more!  'Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival' can be purchased below: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250283702/lollapalooza/ A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.   A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Knocked Loose, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.   Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

This week, Case sits down with alt-country standout Esther Rose to talk about country music's shifting landscape, what it means to take accountability, Esther's recent foray into psychedelics, and more!  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.   A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Knocked Loose, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.   Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

Singer-songwriter Christian Lee Hutson joins Case for an exclusive conversation about Hutson's infamous on-stage persona, how Phoebe Bridgers crowds have changed over the years, what comes next after completing his third record, and so much more!  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.     A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Knocked Loose, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.     Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

Hot off the heels of their smash hit "can't slow down", California exports almost monday sat down with Case for an in-depth conversation about living life in Southern California, what it was like to play Madison Square Garden, and so much more!  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.     A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Knocked Loose, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.     Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

Before blowing away the Q101 Faithful at Q101's Twisted XMAS, Case sat down with Mod Sun for an in-depth conversation on his upcoming music, how skateboarding inspired his career, and what it was like filming an episode of MTV's Ridiculousness with Rob Dydrek.  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.   A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Knocked Loose, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.    Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=enFollow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=enFollow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

Alicia Bognanno, better known as Bully, joins Case for the first A Case For of 2025. The two chat about getting heckled while performing, the loneliness of being an opening act, why she is the 'Rick Ross of indie rock', and so much more!  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.     A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Knocked Loose, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.     Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

Hot off the heels of their #1 single "Sad In Carolina", Dexter and the Moonrocks joined Case for a chat at Q101's Twisted XMAS to talk about their newfound success, how hard it is to be a Texas Rangers fan, what albums Gen Alpha need to listen to, and more!  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.     A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Knocked Loose, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.     Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

Touche Amore has spent nearly two decades criss-crossing the United States as one of the most ambitious and influential bands in underground music. Hot off the heels of the release of their sixth album, ‘Spiral in a Straight Line’, frontman Jeremy Bolm sat down with host Case Lowe for a conversation about how Touche Amore has stayed together for as long as they have, working with Ross Robinson (again), the new generation of hardcore, and so much more!  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.  A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Knocked Loose, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.  Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

Grab a Hot Pocket and get comfy as Case sits down with Nathan Hardy of Atlanta's Microwave. The two talk about memories of Warped Tour and the rebranding of the once-iconic festival, sad cliches that can plague emo songwriters, how ayahuasca helped create their new record, and so much more!  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.  A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Knocked Loose, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.  Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

To conclude our voyage to Riot Fest, Eric Egan sits down with Case to talk about his online persona, the wonders of geography, and what they stole while on tour with Hot Mulligan.  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.  A Case For…can reach nearly 400k followers and subscribers between Q101’s various digital platforms [YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok] with the push of a button. A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Knocked Loose, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.  Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

Ahead of their upcoming show in Chicago with Rise Against, Spiritual Cramp frontman Michael Bingham sat down with Case for a conversation about what it's like to open for Iggy Pop, how to look cool on stage, and so much more!  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.  A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Knocked Loose, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.  Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

This week on A Case For, Case sits down with pop-punk stalwarts State Champs to talk about what to expect on their new album, Machine Gun Kelly's impact on emo, surviving bus crashes, and so much more!  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.  A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Knocked Loose, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.  Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

Case sits down with iconic Fiddlehead frontman Pat Flynn to talk about barricades plaguing hardcore shows, Have Heart's 2024 reunion, the importance of Sinead O'Connor, and more!  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.  A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Knocked Loose, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.   Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

After tearing it up at Riot Fest, ‪Winona Fighter joins Case to talk about best cover songs, being a "comet band," and their process of coming up with song titles.  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.  A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as KnockedLoose, MilitarieGun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.   Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

Chicago standouts Footballhead joined Case in the Q101 Lounge for an intimate conversation about controversial Blink-182 takes, releasing music that sounds like it was made to be listened to while playing dirt bike video games, the Butt Rock Mount Rushmore, and so much more!  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.  A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Knocked Loose, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.  Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

Case is joined in the Q101 Lounge by Sydney Sprague for an intimate conversation about raccoons, touring with The Front Bottoms, and so much more!  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.  A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Knocked Loose, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.  Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe Stream Q101 anywhere in the world with the Q101 app or on Q101.com

Super American sat down with Case in the Q101 Lounge for a conversation about appropriate times to drink Pepsi, filming music videos, and so much more!  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.  A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Knocked Loose, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.  Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

Chicago's own Friko stops by A Case For for the second time to round out Case's Lollapalooza coverage. The gang talks about playing in Japan, headlining the Metro, and so much more!  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.  A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Knocked Loose, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse. 

Ian & Kevin from Militarie Gun return to A Case For for their second appearance on the show, live from Lollapalooza weekend. The three discuss what it's like getting into a fight with Isaac Brock, how the band creates as often as they do, their new single, "Thought You Were Waving", and so much more!  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.  A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Grammy-nominated Code Orange, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.  Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

This week on A Case For, Case sits down with one of the most talked-about New York City rock bands of the 2020's, Been Stellar. The band breaks down contemporary music trends, lazy press clippings, looking cool on stage, and so much more! A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.  A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Grammy-nominated Code Orange, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.  Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

Case welcomes back Wes from Brigitte Calls Me Baby, Chicago's finest rock band, for his second appearance on A Case For. The two discuss the new record, 'The Future Is Our Way Out', plus awkward phases, haircuts, and so much more! A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.  A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Grammy-nominated Code Orange, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.   Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

This week, Case is joined by Dan Campbell, who not only fronts pop-punk standouts The Wonder Years, but also the Americana-inspired Aaron West and The Roaring Twenties. The two discuss longevity in the music industry, getting shingles from touring so hard, not listening to authority, and so much more!  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.  A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Knocked Loose, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse. 

This week, Case is joined by Brian Vermin of the legendary Chicago punk outfit, Sludgeworth. The two chat about what it was like playing at the same time as the Foo Fighters during Riot Fest 2023, what it was like to play on a show with Dave Grohl right after Kurt Cobain's death, the importance of Naked Raygun, why Sludgeworth decided to make new music now, and so much more!  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.  A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Knocked Loose, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse. 

This week on A Case For, Case is joined by Jem of the band Speed. The two talk about night-to-night life while touring with Knocked Loose, hardcore's brotherhood, how Speed found out they'd be playing the Have Heart reunion shows, and so much more!  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.  A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Knocked Loose, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.  Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=enFollow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=enFollow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

This week on A Case For, Case is joined by Bryan Garris of Knocked Loose. The two chat about how the critically acclaimed Knocked Loose US Tour with Loathe, Show Me the Body, and Speed came to be, as well as how the band has reacted to the continued praise from their new record, "You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To".  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.  A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Grammy-nominated Code Orange, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.  Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=enFollow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=enFollow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

This week, Case is joined by Sean Bonnette from the legendary folk-punk outlet AJJ. The two discuss fatherhood, how underground music has changed over the last 20 years, songs worth covering, and so much more!  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.  A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Grammy-nominated Code Orange, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.  Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

This week, Case is joined by Young Rising Sons as a part of Q101's ongoing series from The Lounge. The group discuss driving through tornadoes while on tour, how mozzarella sticks led to their single "(Un)Happy Hour", and so much more!  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene. A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Grammy-nominated Code Orange, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.  Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

This week, Case is joined by Adam McIlwee, otherwise known as the incomparable Wicca Phase Springs Eternal. The emo standout-turned-rapper talks with Case about bands he's been kicked out of, career regrets, the impact that Lil Peep had on his career, and so much more.  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.  A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Grammy-nominated Code Orange, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.  Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

From the intimate confines of the Oso Oso tour van, Case is joined by Jade Lilitri of famed indie rock band Oso Oso. The two discuss reading hate comments, how to write a great chorus, gambling on Mitch Trubisky, and so much more!  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.  Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Grammy-nominated Code Orange, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.  Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

Jeff Rosenstock joins the show to reflect on 8 years of WORRY, the state of political anthems, and how much he's being paid to play Pitchfork Music Festival this year!  Subscribe to our channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Q101 Like Q101 on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/q101chicago Follow Q101 on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/Q101Chicago Follow Q101 on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/q101chicago/?hl=en Follow Q101 on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@q101chicago?lang=en A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.  A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Grammy-nominated Code Orange, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.  Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

Kharma is one of Chicago's loudest, heaviest, most daring bands. Having played with some of the biggest names in heavy music, Kharma is ready to take a step up themselves with the release of "A World Of Our Own", which is out now on Flatspot Records. Case is joined by frontman Jordan Molten to talk about playing Slipknot songs at talent shows, how cows inspired their latest record, and so much more!  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.  A Case For…has been featured in publications such as Loudwire and Lambgoat and has featured such acts as Grammy-nominated Code Orange, Militarie Gun, and the legendary Insane Clown Posse.  Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

For a decade, Ratboys have been carving their name into the fabric of Chicago's underground music scene. In 2023, however, with the release of the band's new album, "The Window", the world at large began to pay attention to a band that at one point was Chicago's best kept secret. Frontwoman Julia Steiner joined Case for a conversation about the reemergence of the Chicago music scene, how much you make when your song is used in a Walmart commercial, and of course, the Bears quarterback situation.  Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

Chicago upstarts Ax & The Hatchetmen are days away from headlining the gorgeous Thalia Hall! Before they get there, however, they stopped by the Q101 Lounge to chat with Case about Limp Bizkit, parking tickets, and so much more!  Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

Case is joined by Patrick Kindlon this week of the bands Drug Church, Self Defense Family, and S.W.A.T. The two talk about life on the road with Alkaline Trio, why bands should embrace failure, new Self Defense Family music, and so much more!  Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

Case is joined by Christine of Pool Kids this week to talk about what touring with Militarie Gun and Spiritual Cramp has been like, having your own Wikipedia page, being Paramore-approved, and so much more!  Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

Case is joined by Niko from one of Chicago's hottest bands, Friko. The two chat about what it feels like to make work that you're proud of, the importance of the Chicago music scene, and so much more! Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

OOH OOH! Ian Shelton and the boys from Militarie Gun joined Case live in the Q101 Lounge for this week's A Case For. The band talks about their Taco Ball commercial, their relationship with Fred Durst, the one thing they never want to be asked again, and so much more!  You can watch Militarie Gun's acoustic set in the Lounge HERE:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AadOGYrGQYk Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

Laura Jane Grace (Against Me!) joins the show to chat with Case about meddling major labels, folk punk, honesty in songwriting, and so much more!  A Case For…is an interview series conducted by Case Lowe, Executive Producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie Morning Show. Since his first days at Q101, Lowe has shown a knack for scouting out the bands of tomorrow. Now, with A Case For…Lowe has the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting emerging acts in the scene.  Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe

This week on A Case For, Case the Producer is joined by the exciting upstarts in High Vis, one of the most talked about British bands of the last year. Blending dreamy BritPop with explosive punk rock, the band has begun turning heads all over the world. In this conversation, hear how the band is tackling toxic masculinity, mental health, and so much more on A Case For: High Vis.  Follow host Case Lowe on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/?hl=en Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/_caselowe?lang=en Follow host Case Lowe on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@_caselowe