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The Freshman Fifteen are a group that places a big emphasis on group culture – so we talked about the elements of that, from auditioning to onboarding to nicknames. We also talked about how their sound has changed over the years with personnel changes and time, and hear some of their current songs. Recorded in 2016.

While in the Chicago area, we were happy to invite the University of Illinois-Chicago Downtown Voices into the mobile studio. We talked about them about how the group got started, and what the scene is like for a Chicago collegiate group not from one of the a cappella mega-schools. The group also sang some songs for us live. Recorded in 2016.

The Voices In Your Head seem to go through major transformations every few years, but without diminishing their talent or quality. We talk about how that works, how they recruit and audition, and hear them sing for us in the mobile studio. Recorded in 2016.

The Northern Sound have recently begun competing at ICCA, have stepped up their gigs and rehearsals, and generally been working to raise their profile and quality. We talk with the group about that journey, and about what’s coming up next. We also hear them sing for us. Recorded in 2016.

While in the Chicago area, we invited the Huskie Hunks from Northern Illinois University to join us in the mobile studio to talk about their focus on competition and the ICCA, about their musical leanings these days, and about what’s ahead for the group. While together, they also sang some tunes for us. Recorded in 2016.

The Port Clinton Touch of Class has distinguished itself on ICHSA competition stages, in performances all over the place, and soon, taking the stage at NACC. We sat down with the group to break it all down, talk about their rehearsal strategies, and hear them sing. Recorded in 2016.

In 2016, we caught up with the Slate Vocal Band, an all-guys group from Cheyenne Mountain HS in Colorado, to hear them sing some songs and tell their story. We talked about what they get from Slate that’s different from other groups, and about their plans for the future.

While at the Kettering A Cappella Festival in late 2015, we brought the North Union High School NU Age into the mobile studio to hear about their journey as a group so far. It hasn’t been a long one – they’ve only been around a little while – but they’ve done a lot in that time. We also hear them sing!

In late 2015, we brought the Berkeley Prep School Mello Divas (from Florida) into the mobile studio to break down everything they are up to – from recording to touring to competing. They have an impressive history and do a lot, so we went through it all. They also sang some of their current music for us.

In late 2015, we brought Honey Whiskey Trio into our studios to have a chat and sing some songs. While together, we talked about their musical influences, about how they balance HWT with their other gigs and lives, and what’s ahead for the group. They also sounded great on some live tunes.