Memoryhouse’s Evan Abeele shares his thoughts on chillwave and neo-classical composition. Oh, and why you should come to their show on Friday.
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Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles: Now with more Mike Ingram!
The Boston-based americana-rocker brings her band — including Mike Ingram on drums — to the Cowboy Monkey tonight.
WPGU cancels Inner Limits
WPGU have recently given the axe to long-running local music show Inner Limits, which had aired on Sunday nights. Local music coverage will apparently be accomplished via more locals getting slots in the regular station …
Withershins: the hardest working band in Champaign
Withershins singer/guitarist Isaac Gadient’s thoughts on what a scene should be, Buzz reviewers, and the challenge of defining yourself as a band. Also: a declaration of war against Take Care.
Passion Pit to perform at Assembly Hall on Oct. 20th…
…as part of the Campus Consciousness Tour. Check the ticketing info here.
New Jay Moses, Blink & the Boy Illinois video: “Light Show”
Directed by Chicago-based Fly Kite Media and replete with strobes and psychedelic video effects, here it is: Blink, Jay Moses & The Boy Illinois “Light Show” from FLY KITE on Vimeo.
New DIY local music message board
Worth a look for sure…
The Overture: August 16 – 22
This week will see a few thousand kids coming in who are unfamiliar with the scene — so try and make them feel welcome.
Interview: Ryan Groff of Elsinore
The hirsute crooner chats with us about touring, copyright lawyers, and trying to keep oneself grounded while rolling out a record in grand style.
Album Review: Elsinore’s Yes Yes Yes
Elsinore’s new album is tremendously exciting, meticulous and very impressive.