Merge signs Mikal Cronin
Merge Records just announced their signage of Ty Segall touring member, Mikal Cronin. A follow up to his 2011 self-titled is currently in the works.
Twin Shadow playing "normal" secret show in Chicago
Twin Shadow is playing a secret show in Chicago on December 3 for the "Normal Crashing Tour" hosted by RCRD LBL and MINI. RSVP on Facebook to learn details.
Weekly Mouthful: Coed Pageant
Wherein Champaign-Urbana's Coed Pageant discusses what kind of music fits in with each season, while eating a bag of chips and a lovely slice of pizza.
Listen Up! Shout Out Louds - "Blue Ice"
Shout Out Louds released its first song in almost three years in extremely limited edition 7-inches entirely made of ice. You can stream "Blue Ice" here.
Pizzapalooza: A Benefit Show
Pizzapalooza: The benefit show of the century. Friday, November 30 at Mike n' Molly's with I am God, Hank, The 92s, War Brides, and Single Player. Hooray!
Out today: Cheetahs, Teen Mom, Umberta, Challenger, and more
A run-through of some of the records released November 27, 2012, featuring Challenger, Cheetahs, Teen Mom, Umberta, and Scott & Charlene's Wedding. Giddy-up!
Listen up! Massive year-end playlist from Force Field PR
Force Field PR released a massive playlist featuring singles from its biggest releases, including Frankie Rose, White Arrows, Mount Eerie, and more.
New Music Munchtime: 11.23.12
A playlist of new music, featuring The Pharmacy, Dinosaur Jr., Halls, Clinic, Tim Hecker and Daniel Lopatin, and more. Happy Black Friday, kids!
This Weekend! Mille Nomi, Big Gigantic, Ana Sia, and more
Some of the shows happening in Champaign-Urbana this weekend, featuring Mille Nomi, Big Gigantic, Ana Sia, Chase Baby, Jay Moses, and more.
Watch: Sufjan Stevens Promotional Videos
Sufjan Stevens released a slew of Tim-and-Eric-y promo videos for his new Christmas box set 'Silver and Gold.' You can stream them all here and giggle a lot.
Tonight! The Dirty Feathers and The Brat Pack
Tonight, The Dirty Feathers plays with Lovetoy in a pre-Thanksgiving bonanza at Memphis on Main, and The Brat Pack is going 80s crazy at The Highdive.
Out Today: Azita, Bad Brains, The Pharmacy, Roll the Dice, Tim Hecker/Daniel Lopatin
A rundown of some records released today, November 20. Featuring Azita, Bad Brains, The Pharmacy, Roll the Dice Meets Pole, and Tim Hecker/Daniel Lopatin.
Free Music! Midway in Wake - "They Couldn't Fill a Book"
Download two free songs Midway in Wake, "They Couldn't Fill a Book" and "Urban Vermin." You can catch both on his debut LP, out on Tuesday, November 20.
Video: Night Moves - "Country Queen"
Night Moves dropped the video for their single, "Country Queen," off the newly released 'Colored Emotions.' It chock-full of goofy camera angles and swoon.
Tonight! Egos at the Door, The Great Repression, Mille Nomi, Ando Ehlers, Bailout
A rundown of tonight's show at the Red Herring, featuring Egos at the Door, The Great Repression, Mille Nomi, Ando Ehlers, and Bailout.
Listen up! The Mary Onettes - "Evil Coast"
The Mary Onettes released a stream of "Evil Coast," the first single off their forthcoming album. 'Hit the Waves' comes out in March on Labrador Records.
This Weekend! Paper Anchors, Dan Hubbard, and more
An overview of some shows happening in Champaign-Urbana this weekend, featuring That's No moon, Paper Anchors, Dirty Laundry, Dan Hubbard, and more.