Listen Up! Sin Fang - "Young Boys"
A stream of Sin Fang's "Young Boys," from upcoming LP Flowers, out February 19 through Morr Music.
Listen up! Sun Glitters - "Tight"
Sun Glitters posted the B-side of its forthcoming contribution to the Lefse Singles Club. You can play it here via Soundcloud.
The Great Cover Up 2013 releases lineup
The 22nd annual Great Cover Up released the full lineup for 2013. Your favorite Champaign-Urbana bands cover a slew of artists January 19-20, 22, and 24.
Free Music! Stars - "Backlines (Eight and a Half Remix)"
Stars released Eight and a Half's remix of "Backlines" for free download via Soundcloud.Twee pop gone electro.
Listen Up! Mount Moriah - "Younger Days"
Mount Moriah debuted the first track from its forthcoming album 'Miracle Temple.' You can stream "Younger Days" here, via Soundcloud.
Listen Up! WHY? - "The Water You Walk"
WHY? recently released "The Water You Walk" a new Christmas-themed B-side for a forthcoming 7" single, featuring "Waterlines." You can stream it here.
Recap: Wavves at Foellinger Auditorium
A quick recap and photo gallery of Wavves' set at Foellinger Auditorium at the University of Illinois, also featuring Easter and the Dirty Feathers.
This Weekend! Wavves, Trampled by Turtles, and more
A rundown of the shows happening in Champaign-Urbana the weekend of December 7, featuring Wavves, Trampled by Turtles, Twenty One Pilots, and more.
Free Music! Paste Holiday Sampler 2012
Paste released a free, downloadable holiday sampler to usher in this time of American consumerism, trees, and other goofy things.
Video: King Dude - "Vision in Black (Acoustic)"
King Dude released a video of him performing "Vision in Black" acoustically for Terroreyes TV and Sargent House's Glassroom Sessions.
Tonight! Lonely Trailer, Blank Banker, Motes
Lonely Trailer, Blank Banker, and Motes play Mike n' Molly's in Champaign tonight, December 6.8pm, five dollars. Local music, local music, local music.
Album Review: Mogwai - A Wrenched Virile Lore
A review of Mogwai's new remix album 'A Wrenched Virile Lore,' released on December 4, 2012 via Sub Pop Records. Consensus: It's not as good as 'Hardcore.'
Tonight! Mutts, Dolfish, Isaac Arms, Ryan McCoy
Mutts, Dolfish, Isaac Arms, and Ryan McCoy all play Mike n' Molly's tonight, Wednesday, December 5. Five dollars at the door, 19+, first band at 8 p.m.
Music Video: Cold Showers - "BC"
Cold Showers released a super trippy music video for "BC" off the band's October debut 'Love and Regret.' Stream it here, or go call your parents.
Weekly Mouthful: ON AN ON
Wherein Chicago's ON AN ON (formerly Scattered Trees) discusses its forthcoming album, animated GIFs, a recent song on 'Grey's Anatomy', and more, all while eating pizza.
Free Music! Beach Fossils - "Careless"
Beach Fossils announced a new album set to drop February 19. The band is offering a stream and free download of album single "Careless."
Album Review: Action Bronson - 'Rare Chandeliers'
A review of Action Bronson's latest mixtape 'Rare Chandeliers,' released on November 27. Bronson's usual antics fuse with The Alchemist for some good results.
Out Today: Scott Walker, Vassals, Moonlight Bride, Ed Tullett
A rundown of some of the records released today, December 14, 2012. Featuring: Scott Walker, Vassals, Moonlight Bride, and Ed Tullett.
Free Music! Amor de Dias - "Jean's Waving"
Amor de Dias released the first single off their forthcoming, sophomore LP The House at Sea. You can stream and download "Jean's Waving" here.
Recap: ON AN ON, Advance Base, Shadows on a River
A recap and photo gallery of last night's show at The Velvet Elvis in Champaign, featuring ON AN ON, Advance Base, and Shadows on a River.