Champaign-Urbana Shows Calendar
A calendar of shows and music-related events going on in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. Bar shows, house shows, shows for dates, and shows for shmoes.
Spring Break.
In the meantime, don't eat too much pizza. Take a break and eat some fruits and veggies. Don't forget your whole grains!
This Weekend! Hemmingbirds, Terminus Victor, Easter, and more
Catch some bumpin' shows in Champaign-Urbana this weekend, including Hemmingbirds on Friday, Terminus Victor on Saturday, and Easter on Sunday (get it?).
Video: Earl Sweatshirt - "WHOA"
Watch the video for Earl Sweatshirt's (of Odd Future) new single "WOAH."
Out today: Devendra Banhart - Mala
King of freak-folk and keepin-it-cool, Devendra Banhart, dropped a new LP today, and you can stream it in its entirety over at NPR's First Listen.
Stream: The Twilight Sad - "Tell Me When We're Having Fun"
Stream the new B-side from The Twilight Sad, "Tell Me When We're Having Fun" via the band's Soundcloud.
Tonight (3.12.13): David Bowie Day at Exile on Main St.
Tonight, check out a whole bunch of local musicians at Exile on Main St. as they cover selections from David Bowie's catalog to celebrate his album release.
This Weekend! Withershins, Stacked Saturday, and more
This weekend in Champaign-Urbana, check out shows featuring Withershins, The Fights, Morgan Orion, Laughboy, Hank, Psychic Twin, and more.
New Music Munchtime: Youth Lagoon, Braid, Phox, and more
A Spotify playlist of new music featuring Youth Lagoon, Braid, Phox, Parenthetical Girls, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Wampire, Born Ruffians, and more
Weekly Mouthful: Horrible Things
In this installment of "The Weekly Mouthful," watch Horrible Things eat some cheesy slices of pie as they discuss Dumb Days, keeping up cardio, and more.
Tonight (3.7.13): Grandkids, Yonder Mountain String Band, and more
Tonight, send Grandkids (and friends) off to SXSW as they celebrate the release of their debut LP 'Timeshare.' Also tonight: Yonder Mountain String Band and Jamnesty.
Mp3 Pack: Fol Chen, Hey Marseilles, Judy Kang, and more
An free, downloadable mp3 pack featuring new music from Fol Chen, Hey Marseilles, Judy Kang, Team Spirit, Cy Dune, Greg Boring, Linnea Olsson, and more.
Local Mewsick! Grandkids - "Collegiate Peaks"
Check out the new song "Collegiate Peaks" by local indie pop princesses Grandkids, off their forthcoming debut LP, out March 7 via Heirship Records.
Album announcement! The Uncluded (Kimya Dawson and Aesop Rock)
Check out the new video for The Uncluded's new single "Scissorhands." The Uncluded is the new collaboration between Kimya Dawson and Aesop Rock.
Postal Service audition tapes released
Watch Sub Pop records attempt to find the second member of The Postal Service as several famed musicians like Weird Al and Aimee Mann audition for the role.
Pitchfork Music Festival adds Joanna Newsom and more
Pitchfork Music Festival recently added to its lineup Joanna Newsom, El-P, Killer Mike, Foxygen, Swans, Trail of Dead, Trash Talk, TNGHT, and more.
Listen up! Wampire - "Spirit Forest"
Check out Wampire's new single, "Spirit Forest," off their forthcoming debut 'Curiosity,' out on May 15. It's funky, sassy, and full o' spunk.
This weekend! Horrible Things, The Dirty Feathers, Love of Everything, and more
This weekend in Champaign-Urbana, catch Horrible Things on Friday, The Dirty Feathers on Saturday, Love of Everything on Sunday, and a whole bunch more.
New Music Munchtime: STRFKR, James Blake, Nick Cave, and more
A Spotify playlist of new music featuring STRFKR, Sin Fang, Serengeti, James Blake, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, and more.
Weekly Mouthful: Murder By Death
Watch members of Murder By Death eat some pizza as they discuss some recent bouts of bad luck, touring with Man Man, and their most recent album.