Weekly Mouthful: Wicked Walls
Wherein Wicked Walls discusses its birth, forthcoming album, first show, and more, all while enjoying a couple slices of deliciously cheesy pizza.
Mp3 Pack: Low, Iceage, LVL UP, and more
An mp3 pack featuring free downloads from Low, Iceage, LVL UP, Lapland, Onward Chariots, Rika, Airstrip, Christina Courtin, Judy Kang, and Loveskills.
Tonight (2.12.13) Grandkids, Bears of Blue River, Ryan Groff
Tonight, catch Grandkids, Ryan Groff, and Chicago's Bears of Blue Rivers at the Velvet Elvis. The show starts at 8, and admission is $5. All ages.
Tunes from CU: Shitz0 - Vinegar
Local lo-fi shoegazer Shitz0 finished up a record of long, evolving, ambient anthems which he posted to Bandcamp to stream in its entirety.
Out today: Pissed Jeans, San Fermin, Foals, and more
A rundown of some of the records released on February 12, 2013, including releases from Pissed Jeans, San Fermin, Foals, and more.
Andre Obin announces debut LP
Andre Obin is releasing his debut LP on March 19. You can stream the first single and title track "The Arsonist" here, via Soundcloud.
Listen up! Youth Lagoon - "Mute"
Youth Lagoon released the first single from his forthcoming album, 'Wondrous Bughouse.' You can stream "Mute" here, via Soundcloud.
This Weekend! Dino Bravo, The 92s, Owl City, and more!
Shows this weekend include Dino Bravo, The 92s, Owl City, and more!
Listen up! Desaparecidos - "Anonymous" and "The Left is Right"
Conor Oberst-fronted post-hardcore outfit Desaparecidos released two new songs on Rolling Stone. "Anonymous" and "The Left is Right" will be out on a 7".
Tonight (2.7.13): Jill Andrews, Year of the Bobcat, and more
Jill Andrews, Vivian McConnell, and Cole Rabenort play Cowboy Monkey tonight. Also catch Year of the Bobcat and Broken Light at Mike n' Molly's.
Weekly Mouthful: Error Records
Wherein Error Records founder Nathan Landolt discusses the label's plans to open an all-ages venue in Champaign, while eating a homemade vegan deepdish pizza.
Mp3 Pack: San Fermin, How to Dress Well, Dark Colour, and more
A free, downloadable mp3 pack featuring music from San Fermin, How to Dress Well, Dark Colour, The Bear and The Sea, and Summer Hours.
Video: Liars - "WIXIW"
In Liars' new video for "WIXIW," you can watch a man attempt to perfect a slam dunk, as tribal garb-clad man dances, and people make goofy expressions.
Tonight (2.6.13): Anodes, Regret the Informer, Earth Witch, Hank.
Anodes, Regret the Informer, Earth Witch, and Hank. all play The Red Herring in Urbana tonight at 8 p.m. All ages, $3 admission at the door.
Listen: Young Man – In A Sense
Listen to the lead single "In A Sense" off Young Man's upcoming record.
Watch: The 92s – Full of Tricks Pilot Sessions
Watch the latest Pilot Session from The 92s, performing "Full of Tricks"
Free album! ODESZA - Summer's Gone
Seattle downtempo, synthpop duo ODESZA recently self-released its debut LP Summer's Gone, available for free download, in exchange for an e-mail address.
Watch: Unknown Mortal Orchestra – So Good at Being in Trouble
Watch the new video for UMO's "So Good at Being in Trouble"
Out Today: Cheatahs, FIDLAR, Grouper, and more!
Check out new releases from Cheatahs, FIDLAR, Grouper, and more!
Skeletal Lightning Fest announces lineup and schedule
Midwest underground showcase Skeletal Lightning Fest announced a full lineup and schedule. The fest runs from April 5-6 at the Channing-Murray Foundation/Red Herring.