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There's something special about arrangements and performances for a trio. Hearing Resound in the tunes for this episode was lovely, and you can hear the strength and tone. We talk with them about their journey so far, how they managed their growth, and what's ahead. Recorded in 2017.

While at VoiceJam, we invited the University of Texas Songhorns into the mobile studio to sing some tunes, share their backgrounds, and talk about how they're sounding as a group these days We talked about the UT a cappella scene, their perspective on festivals and competition, and what's ahead. Recorded in 2017.

It was a ton of fun spending time with 8 Beat Measure - and not just because they gave us some awesome swag! We talked about their recent performances, their perspectives on recording and competition, and what's ahead for them. We also got them to sing for us live!

In this episode, we invite Plymouth, Massachusetts-based Northern Lights into the mobile studio to talk about the role of music and a cappella at their high school, how they balance Northern Lights with other extra-curricular activities, and more. They also sing some tunes for us! Recorded in 2017.

We brought Encore from Oakland School for the Arts into the mobile studio to talk about the formation of the group, where it fits into the OSA curriculum, and how they interact and collaborate with Vocal Rush, the high school group from the school. We also invited them to sing some tunes for us. Recorded in 2017.

Rob Redei gives us the rundown on everything in the world of middle school a cappella - how it works, why it works, and the great musical moments it can create.

Joining us in the mobile studio, the University of California at Berkeley Men's Octet brings an impressive history. From competitions to recordings to touring, they've done it all. So how do they figure out what comes next? We talk about that, about where they fit into an increasingly-crowded Berkeley a cappella scene, and more. They also sing some tunes for us. Recorded in 2017.

The Beauties and the Beat have been around a while, but recently competed in their first ICCA - we talk about making that decision and committing that level of time and effort, and whether it was as they'd hoped, and touched on the other areas of group work: recording, touring, and more. Plus, they sang some of their current rep for us. Recorded in 2017.

Mind the Gap is the all-gendered group at the University of Oregon, and is the newest of the earliest three groups on campus. We checked in with them in this episode about where they are in their recording process and cycle, their music choices, and competition schedules. We also hear them sing us some tunes. Recorded in 2017.

In 2017, we sat down with the University of California at Los Angeles Signature, a female-identified group on campus there, to talk about their history, what they've been working on this school year, and what's ahead for them. They also sang us some of their current music.

The University of Oregon Divisi has been impressive in a cappella for a long time, and continue to put out great recordings and strong live performances. We talk about how they maintain the quality over time, figure out how their sound is changing, and keep the momentum up. Plus, they sing some of their current songs for us. Recorded in 2017.

While in the Bay Area, we invited Prime Time to join us in the mobile studio to sing some tunes and catch up. It had been a little while since we last spoke with them, so we wanted to find out how the group is evolving, what is ahead, and how things are going. Recorded in 2017.

The UCLA Bruin Harmony have performed in all kinds of fun and interesting settings, taking advantage of their location near Hollywood. We talk about their gigs, their recording plans, and what else is ahead for them. We also recorded them singing some of their music in the mobile studio. Recorded in 2017.

What are the responsibilities that come with founding a group? How do the original members craft a sustainable and healthy group culture?

While at the 2017 Bend A Cappella festival, we invited the Barlow Sound from Sam Barlow High School in Portland, Oregon to join us in the mobile studio. They talked about the different challenges in performing contemporary a cappella music vs. other styles, and sang us some tunes.

The Scattertones are one of those groups that you just know will sound good. They've steadily built a reputation over the years for talent and ability, and they demonstrated it when they sang in our mobile studio. We also talked with them about continuous growth, and where they're headed from here. Recorded in 2017.

BOSS? SingStrong? Bend? Acaville founder Aaron Director gives John the full scoop on the major a cappella festivals and competitions groups should be aware of today.

GIRL BAND member Laura Larson discuss the unique nature of her group and how her collegiate a cappella experiences framed her post-collegiate endeavors.

Merging hip-hop and a cappella can often come off as contrived, or with its edges smoothed off and homogenized. That's why it was so refreshing to sit with ReMiX from the University of Virginia and hear them keep the energy raw while ensuring their harmonies and rhythms were on point. Hear our conversation and their tunes as they performed for us live. Recorded in 2017.

In 2017, we brought a big group into the mobile studio: the Big Chicken Chorus, a barbershop group from the Atlanta, Georgia area. In addition to singing some tunes for us, they talked about how they are planning and working toward growth, bringing in a new director with some fresh perspectives.