musicJun 25, 202512:26pending

2025 Songwriting Prize Winners

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In this bonus podcast, Jim and Greg speak with the winners of the third annual Sound Opinions Songwriting Prize. These Columbia College Chicago students receive scholarship funds thanks to the Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation.

Sarai Cheek - Static Line

Maddy Mastrine - Give Me the Flask

Alicia Maka - This Too Shall Pass

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