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.
Recap: Pizzapalooza!
A photo gallery of Pizza FM's recent benefit show at Mike n' Molly's on November 30, featuring I am God, Hank., Single Player, The 92s, and War Brides. We raised over $400, thanks to all of you lovely supporters.
Summer Camp Music Festival announces lineup
Chillicothe, IL's Summer Camp Music Festival announced its first wave of artists for 2013, including moe., Umphrey's McGee, The Avett Brothers, and STS9.
This Weekend! Pizzapalooza, Ryan Groff, Grandkids, ON AN ON
A rundown of the ridiculous amount of live music happening in Champaign-Urbana the weekend of November 30. Pizzapalooza, ON AN ON, Grandkids, holy moly!
New Music Munchtime: 11.30.12
A playlist of new music featuring Tilly and the Wall, The Babies, Challenger, The Evens, Teen Mom, and more. Dig it, dawwgzzz.
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.
Video: Julia Holter - "Goddess Eyes II"
Watch Julia Holter through obscured camera angles and kaleidoscopes in her new music video for "Goddess Eyes II," off her recent LP 'Ekstasis.'
Tonight! Sleeping Bag, The Awful Truth, Electric Bitters
Bloomington, Indiana-based Sleeping Bag performs at Mike n' Molly's tonight with The Awful Truth and Electric Bitters. "It'll be dope, y'all" - Wyatt Earp