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It was a delight to bring the Women of the World into our mobile studio, just a year after they won the National Harmony Sweepstakes Finals. They talked about finding quiet and space to create, about bringing their own musical traditions together, and about where they intend to take the group moving forward. They also sing some tunes for us! Recorded in 2015.

We had such fun sitting down with the members of Business Casual while at the National Harmony Sweepstakes Finals in 2015. They were there to compete, having won their San Francisco regionals, and we invited them into the mobile studio to talk about how they've evolved as a group over their fairly-short history, from formation to personnel changes to their current iteration. We also talked about recording, music choices, competing, and more. Plus, they sang for us!

Based in New York City, Westside 5 is a vocal jazz group that has been through some major evolution since getting started - but whatever they're doing, it seems to work! They won the Mid-Atlantic Harmony Sweepstakes Regionals and hours before taking the Finals stage, they joined us to talk about it all, and sing some tunes. Recorded in 2015.

We were happy to bring Stiletta into the mobile studio to talk about their formation, their killer beatboxer and the importance of beat and percussion to their sound, and their interest in original music. They also sing some of their award-winning set for us! Recorded in 2015.

We had a great time bringing The Current into the mobile studio - we talked about their first four years together, how the group has grown and evolved in that time, and what their current sound and vibe are these days. We also got some examples of that, as they sang some tune for us! Recorded in 2015.

While in New York, we brought Nonsequitur into the mobile studio to talk about their backstory as a group as well as where they see the group going and growing from here. We talk about the role of ICCA for the group as well as recording plans. They also sang some of their current rep for us. Recorded in 2015.

The members of Word of Mouth were great fun when they joined us in the mobile studio in Washington, DC. They've been around about three and a half years so far, and we talked about the process of getting a new post-collegiate group off the ground while balancing career and life commitments. We also heard them sing some of their current music! Recorded in 2015.

The members of the Catch 22 Vocal Band joined us in the mobile studio to talk about how they got started and how they've changed since those early days (not so long ago). They talk about finding their joint musical sound and what kinds of music they're gravitating toward, and sing us some examples. Recorded in 2015.

The trio of Apollo Link are comprised of working singers and dancers in the professional theater. In their downtime during rehearsals and performances, they got together (from different shows!) to spin some harmonies. Hear how they do it and how they balance it all (along with some of their tunes)! Recorded in 2015.

While in New York, we were happy to invite The Lost Keys in to talk about their impressive history so far. From appearances to releasing an EP, we cover the waterfront and hear them sing for us live as well! Recorded in 2015.

While in the mobile studio, Resound talked about their group's trajectory and how they go about arranging for their three voices. They discuss the key role that the church community has played in their success, and sing some of their current music for us. Recorded in 2015.

Uncommon already sounds great - and they're still working on growing the group. We talk about that process, about finding your sound, and about building an a cappella community in the Richmond, Virginia area. They also sing some of their current repertoire. Recorded in 2015.

Epic has reached the pinnacle of barbershop - they were crowned Harmony Inc champions (Harmony Queens) in 2012. So we were really happy to bring them into the mobile studio to talk about that journey, about recording, and about what comes next for the women of the group. We also heard them sing some fun music for us! Recorded in 2015.

While at the 2015 National Harmony Sweepstakes Finals, we sat down with competitors Straighter Road - little did we know they were going to win the whole thing just a few hours later! We talked with the group about growing up with crunchy chords and music, the life journeys that brought people to Straighter Road, and their arranging process. We also heard the tunes that won them national acclaim!

After flying across the country to compete in the National Harmony Sweepstakes Finals in 2015, the members of Low Key were gracious enough to join us in the mobile studio. We're so glad they did - they were great fun! We talked about the post-collegiate a cappella scene in NYC, about building a group there, and about the role of competition in making a group better (along with the trade-offs). We also heard some of their award-winning music!

While in the Northeastern US, we invited the MelUDees into the mobile studio to share their group's story, their current vibe, and how they make the group work. We talk about setting priorities, making things happen, and how they pick their repertoire. We also hear some of that rep, as they sing for us! Recorded in 2015.

We were glad to welcome the YChromes into the mobile studio to talk about the rich history of the group, as well as where it is today - in terms of their presence on campus and in the broader a cappella community. We talk about spending time on recording, touring, and competing, and hear some of the YChromes' current repertoire. Recorded in 2015.

Keeping a post-collegiate group together and thriving for nearly two decades is quite a feat! Venus d Minor has done it with style, great sound ... and more than a little wine. From their origins as the Winettes, we talk with the group about all that has come along since, and their current sound and song choices. They share that sound with us as well, singing some of their current rep. Recorded in 2015.

We traveled to the University of Delaware and brought Vocal Point into the mobile studio to talk about their impressive history - and, what's more, about all they are up to now! One of their first competition appearances, recording their first EP - and so much more! We also hear them sing some of their current music for us. Recorded in 2015.

While in Eugene, we were joined by the members of Mind the Gap to talk about the a cappella scene on the Oregon campus, about building a presence on campus vs. more broadly in the region and country, and choosing repertoire and other priorities. They were gracious enough to sing for us as well. Recorded in 2015.