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June 10, 2025 94 mins

Welcome to the Hogpod Chicago Local Music Scene Podcast with Tony Engel, lead singer of Blockchain Coalition and GraveReign! From originals like “Caught in the Undertow” to a fresh “West End Girls” cover, Tony shares his journey through Chicago music, DIY tips, and why he delays Spotify. Hear about upcoming shows, including Blockchain Coalition opening for Kings X and the Moon 45th Anniversary benefit. Plus, Tony’s take on AI music, why “Comfortably Numb” is the best song ever, and advice for new bands!Stream the Bands: Caught in the Undertow - Blockchain Coalition:    • "Undertow" 2023 Video by BlockChain Coalition   Get a Little Closer - Blockchain Coalition:    • Get A Little Closer (Exclusive Lyric Video...   West End Girls Cover - Blockchain Coalition:    • BlockChain Coalition Re-envisions WEST END...   GraveReign Music: https://gravereignband.com/Upcoming Shows: Kings X at The Vixen - July 6, 2025:   / 1hw7pvhui5   Moon 45th Anniversary - July 25, 2025: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/5535112...Subscribe for more Chicago music insights:    / @hogpodchicagomusicscenepodcast  Connect with us: Tony Engel - Facebook:   / tony.engel   Blockchain Coalition - Website: https://bccbandchicago.com/ GraveReign - Website: https://gravereignband.com/Key Moments0:00 Caught in the Undertow Blockchain Coalition    • "Undertow" 2023 Video by BlockChain Coalition  3:00 Moon 45th Anniversary Reunion https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/5535112...4:45 Grocery Shopping Techniques6:00 Tony Engel.css-j9qmi7{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:2.8rem;width:100%;-webkit-box-pack:start;-ms-flex-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:start;justify-content:start;padding-left:5rem;}@media only screen and (max-width: 599px){.css-j9qmi7{padding-left:0;-webkit-box-pack:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;justify-content:center;}}.css-j9qmi7 svg{fill:#27292D;}.css-j9qmi7 .eagfbvw0{-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;color:#27292D;}


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