If podcasts age at the same rate they produce new episodes, we’re finally of voting age! Now who should we vote for? Does anyone know of any candidates who address the problem of skyrocketing rents? In this episode:

• Mick Collins of The Dirtbombs and The Gories talks about his early forays in house music.
• Lance Barresi of Permanent Records names the best band in Chicago.
• Ethan from Bloomington, IN plays the rock critic-themed Music Quiz.
• Musical Performance from You Are My Flower (Dan and Liz from Ida with daughter Storey).
• Gossipwolf and more!

Hit it ya’ll: [audio:/sites/default/files/archives/music/2010/10/HIOQI-ep-18-FINAL.mp3|titles=18 HIOQI ep 18] Hit It Or Quit It is hosted by Jessica Hopper and JR Nelson, and produced by Michael Catano.  You can stream past episodes at music.wbez.org or download them at the Chicago Public Media iTunes Store.  You can follow us on Twitter, become our friends on Facebook, or drop us an email.