Tonight! Blitzen Trapper and Zach Vinson
A rundown of the shows happening in Champaign-Urbana on October 18, featuring Blitzen Trapper, Psychic Twin, and Zach Vinson.
Weekly Mouthful: Mayor Don Gerard
In this Weekly Mouthful, Mayor Don Gerard discusses everything from his life as a Champaign-Urbana punk, to life on a major label, to running in high heels and a whole bunch of other things. And he does it all while eating a slice of pizza, of course.
Tonight! Ceschi, Louis Logic, RobKilla
Tonight at the Red Herring in Urbana: An all-ages hip-hop showcase featuring Ceschi, Louis Logic, and RobKilla. Tickets are $4, and the show starts at 9.
Album Review: Mike Mictlan - SNAXXX
An album review of Mike Mictlan's new mixtape 'SNAXXX,' released through Doomtree.
Out Today: October 16, 2012
An overview of some of the albums that came out on October 26, featuring Pinback, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, The Luyas, Santah, and Times New Viking.
Elsinore loses two members
Two members of Champaign-Urbana's Elsinore announced their departure from the band a couple days ago. The band released a full statement on its blog.
Recap: Wolfgang Gartner at Canopy Club, 10.12.12
A short recap and photo gallery of Wolfgang Gartner's performance at Canopy Club in Urbana on October 12, 2012.
New Music Munchtime: 10.12.12
A Spotify playlist of new music featuring CSS, Titus Andronicus, Dum Dum Girls, Tame Impala, Sun Airway, and more.
This Weekend: Old Lights, Victor Wooten, Dino Bravo, and more
A rundown of what's going on this weekend in Champaign-Urbana, featuring Old Lights, Victor Wooten, Believers, Dino Bravo, and more.
Tonight! Minor Characters w/ Ryan McCoy and Kowabunga! Kid
Tonight, Thursday, October 11, catch Minor Characters, Kowabunga! Kid, and Ryan McCoy at Mike n' Molly's.
Album Review: Lightning Bolt - Oblivion Hunter
A review of Lightning Bolt's album "Oblivion Hunter"
Album Review: Flying Lotus - Until the Quiet Comes
Overall, Until the Quiet Comes is a more traditional and coherent elaboration of the ideas presented in previous efforts. However, those who love Flying Lotus for his novelty and experimentation will be disappointed by the lack of really fresh ideas on his new LP.
Weekly Mouthful: Kowabunga! Kid
Champaign-Urbana punx Kowabunga! Kid discuss being mean, cassettes, buff men, and more, while eating pizza in the third Weekly Mouthful.
Album Stream: Santah - You're Still a Lover EP
Ex-locals Santah are releasing a new EP next week, and Paste is streaming it to cool your excited jets.
Tonight! Rasputina, Faun Fables
Rasputina performs at the Highdive tonight with Faun Fables. Also tonight: Midas the Crow, Emily Otnes, and Justin Rondon at The Clark Bar.
Out Today: October 9, 2012
A rundown of some of the albums out today and where to stream them. Featuring: Yo Gabba Gabba, A.C. Newman, Tame Impala, Metz, and Trash Talk.
Pygmalion 2012: More photo phun
Some more photos from last week's festivities, featuring Dirty Projectors, The Dirty Feathers, Best Coast, and Lord Huron.
Album Stream: REWORK_ Philip Glass Remixed
NPR is currently streaming a forthcoming remix album featuring the work of minimalist composer Philip Glass. Remix artists include Beck, Dan Deacon and more
Watch: Psychic Twin - "Gonna Get Her"
Locals Psychic Twin dropped the music video for "Gonna Get Her," the A-side off a recently released 7" on Lefse Records.
Listen Up! Generationals - "Sale City"
Generationals is streaming another song off their new EP 'Lucky Numbers,' titled "Sale City.