Award winning Music Historian and Author Bob Beatty sits down with State of Sound Curator Lance Tawzer in the gallery studio to talk about the State of Sound exhibit and Bob's career and music inspirations.  Theme song by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West

State of Sound writer, Dave Hoekstra sits down with his long-time friend and collaborator, Paul Natkin, in the State of Sound Studio. Paul is a legendary photographer of music and he shares some amazing stories in his career.  Theme music by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West

Recorded live in the State of Sound Studio, singer Maggie Brown talks and sings during a wide-ranging interview about her father, Oscar Brown, Jr. and her own career as a singer and educator. Interviewed by State of Sound Curator, Lance Tawzer. Theme song by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West

Long-time record store owner, Mark Kessler sits down with State of Sound writer Dave Hoekstra.  Theme music by Thrift Store Halo

ALPLM's Lance Tawzer interviews Jeff Murphy, guitarist and singer for the legendary Power Pop band Shoes live in the State of Sound Studio.  Theme song by Thrift Store Halo

The State of Sound creator, Lance Tawzer interviews Jeff Tweedy, the leader of the Alt-Country band Wilco about his career and Illinois upbringing.  Theme song by Thrift Store Halo

The State of Sound exhibit writer, Dave Hoekstra, interviews Radio Hall of Famer, Terri Hemmert, live in the State of Sound Studio with special guest Alt-Country legend, Jon Langford in a wide-ranging conversation.  Theme song by Thrift Store Halo

ALPLM's Director of Exhibits and Shows, Lance Tawzer, interviews Jimmy Chamberlin, the drummer of Smashing Pumpkins about his musical career and struggle and recovery from addiction.  Theme song by Thrift Store Halo

State of Sound writer Dave Hoekstra interviews Alt-Country legend Jon Lanford along with his collaborator, John Szymanski. Theme music by Thrift Store Halo

State of Sound exhibit writer, Dave Hoekstra, interviews Willie Dixon's grandson about his grandfather's career and growing up in his house.  Theme song by Thrift Store Halo

ALPLM's Joe Crain interviews Shure, Inc. Corporation Historian, Michael Pettersen about the history of Shure Microphones and other products. Theme music by Thrift Store Halo

ALPLM's Reggie Guyton interviews House Music artist, producer, remixer, and DJ Steve "Silk" Hurley. Producer is Randy Erwin. Theme music by Thrift Store Halo

ALPLM's Lance Tawzer interviews Jazz legend Herbie Hancock. Theme music by Thrift Store Halo

ALPLM's Joe Crain interviews Styx founding member and lead guitarist James "JY" Young. Theme music by Thrift Store Halo

State of Sound Exhibit Writer Dave Hoekstra interviews Jonathan Wright and Dawson Barrett, authors of the new book, "Punks in Peoria: Making a Scene in the American Heartland" Theme song by Thrift Store Halo

ALPLM's Lance Tawzer is joined by UK Contributor Gordon Lee to interview House Music Legend Derrick Carter to chronicle his origins through his rise to international fame. 

State of Sound Exhibit writer Dave Hoekstra interviews Curtis Mayfield's son, Cheaa on his dad's life, career and legacy.  Theme music by Thrift Store Halo

ALPLM's Reggie Guyton interviews Gospel historian, author and journalist Bob Marovich on the importance of Gospel Music from Illinois. Episode produced by ALPLM's Randy Erwin The State of Sound Podcast theme by Thrift Store Halo

State of Sound exhibit writer Dave Hoekstra sits down with Rosanna Goodman, the youngest daughter of folk legend Steve Goodman.  State of Sound theme music by Thrift Store Halo

ALPLM's Joe Crain interviews Kevin Cronin, the front man of REO Speedwagon about the band's Illinois roots. Hosted by Dr. Jake Friefeld and Corinne Claycomb.

ALPLM State of Sound Exhibit Curator Lance Tawzer interviews Tim McIlrath, the front man of the punk band Rise Against who shares insight to his Chicago suburban origin and the underground punk culture. Hosted by Dr. Jake Friefeld and Corinne Claycomb.