Submission Guidelines

Please submit your music and this signed agreement only. No photos, lyric sheets, press clippings, etc.


Make sure your name, contact info and song titles are all on the CD or jewel case somewhere. A short, one page bio is OK. Be aware that airplay is limited due to show time constraints but that I do absolutely listen to everything as many times as it takes to determine whether your music is right for my show. I love 45s but include a burned copy, too. Thanks.


Again, all submissions MUST include an original signed and dated copy of our license and release agreement. Click here to download the agreement.


Address: Richard Milne, WXRT, 6th Floor, 455 North Cityfront Plaza, Chicago, IL, 60611

Local Anesthetic with Richard Milne

Local Anesthetic, Sundays at 7:30pm

Chicago music guru Richard Milne hosts this weekly look at the Windy City's top musicians, and the music they're making. Features live performances and exclusive interviews. For more information on submitting your music, scroll to the bottom of this page. Visit here often for playlists and links, and shoot a message to Richard Milne at rankenter@aol.com

This Month's Features 

July 5th:
Profile of the Mannequin Men new release, "Lose Your Illusion, Too"

July 12th:
New Chicago music

July 19th:
Profile of the Modern Sounds featuring guitarist Joel Paterson

July 26th:
New Chicago Music

Now available: Local Anesthetic Podcasts!
We hope to bring you as many Local Anesthetic shows as possible in podcast form. If you miss the show, check back to see if that week's episode is available.

 

 
 
 

Here's what you heard on July 5, 2009
    Special Guests: The Mannequin Men
  • Song Artist
  • Never Lived by Myself The Mannequin Men
  • Helpful The Mannequin Men
  • Chopper The Mannequin Men 
  • Neon Lights The Mannequin Men
5/17/2009: Coupleskate (part 1)
Coupleskate discuss songwriting, band member bonding and the value of videos from their disc 'Don't Scare the Horses'
5/17/2009: Coupleskate (part 2)
Coupleskate discuss songwriting, band member bonding and the value of videos from their disc 'Don't Scare the Horses'
5/03/2009: Occidental Brothers (part 1)
Occidental Brothers talk about the West African infused grooves on their CD "Odo Sanbra"
5/03/2009: Occidental Brothers (part 2)
Occidental Brothers talk about the West African infused grooves on their CD "Odo Sanbra"
4/19/2009: Dennis DeYoung (part 1)
Styx founder Dennis DeYoung talks about his new solo disc
4/19/2009: Dennis DeYoung (part 2)
Styx founder Dennis DeYoung talks about his new solo disc
2/22/2009: Herb Kent
Hall of Fame DJ Herb Kent reflects on his 60 year career in Chicago radio
1/18/2009 Umphrey's McGee (part 1)
Umphrey's Joel and Jake talk all things "Mantis"
1/18/2009 Umphrey's McGee (part 2)
Umphrey's Joel and Jake talk all things "Mantis"
2/8: Cheer Accident - part 2
Cheer Accident Live in the XRT Studios
2/8: Cheer Accident - part 1
Cheer Accident live in the XRT Studios
September 14, 2008: Local H
Richard sits down with Scott Lucas of Local H on this edition of Local Anesthetic to discuss the bands 6th proper record called 12 Angry Months.
September 21st, 2008: Helicopters (part1)
Richard Milne sits down with the three members of Helicopters and play "Emergency" and "Scraps of Bread" off of the new album Sizing up the Distance.
September 21st, 2008: Helicopters (part2)
Richard Milne sits down with the three members of Helicopter and plays "Still Silouettes" and "Getting out of Town" off of their new album Sizing Up the Distance.
The Dials (part 1)
The Dials (part 2)
The Dials interview on 8/24/08
June 29th, 2008 - Smoking Popes (part 1)
Smoking Popes' songwriter/vocalist Josh Caterer talks about the band's first new disc in almost a decade and reconciling his religious faith with rock 'n roll.
June 29th, 2008 - Smoking Popes (part 2)
Smoking Popes' songwriter/vocalist Josh Caterer talks about the band's first new disc in almost a decade and reconciling his religious faith with rock 'n roll.
May 11th, 2008 - Stolie (part 1)
Richard Milne sits down with Stolie to talk about her latest recordings and upcoming tour dates. They also talk about recording her music onto her mac with Garage Band with drum loops and a mic in her living room.
Stolie (part 2)
Richard Milne sits down with Stolie to talk about her latest recordings and upcoming tour dates. They also talk about recording her music onto her mac with Garage Band with drum loops and a mic in her living room.
56 Hope Road (part 1)
Richard sits down with 56 Hope Road and talk about how the new album, Law of Attraction, is different from any of the previous releases. Listen as they talk about what led to this transformation of the sound.
56 Hope Road (part 2)
Richard sits down with 56 Hope Road and talk about how the new album, Law of Attraction, is different from any of the previous releases. Listen as they talk about what led to this transformation of the sound.
Poi Dog Pondering (part 1)
Richard sits down with Frank Orrall and Dave Max Crawford of Poi Dog. They chat about the band, and the new album "7" that they just relased.
Poi Dog Pondering (part 2)
Richard sits down with Frank Orrall and Dave Max Crawford of Poi Dog. They chat about the band, and the new album "7" that they just relased.
Bon Mots (part 1)
Richard Milne interviews the Bon Mots on Local Anesthetic
Bon Mots (part 2)
Richard Milne interviews Bon Mots on Local Anesthetic
Mannequin Men (part 1)
Richard Milne interviews the guys from Mannequin Men.
Mannequin Men (part 2)
Richard Milne interviews the guys from Mannequin Men
09/14/2007 Drastics
Chicago's premier dub/reggae/hip-hop collective discuss the origins of dub, live versus recorded dub and the band's latest recording Waiting.
09/25/07 The Tossers
Chicago's leading Celtic rockers talk to Richard Milne about their highly acclaimed recording "Agony" and the upcoming first tour of Europe.
08/19/07 John Kezdy of The Effigies
Richard sits down and chats with John Kezdy of The Effigies. They discuss the new album Reside with all new material released on Criminal IQ Records in 2007.
04/01/07: Umphrey's McGee
Local favorites Umphreys McGee are profiled and perform live on Local Anesthetic, hosted by Richard Milne on WXRT.
03/25/07: The Ponys
Music and conversation with Chicago band The Ponys, whose recent release Turn The Lights Out is out now on Matador Records.
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