There are a few interesting, heavy rock bands making noise in Peoria these days. The scene that birthed hardcore group Planes Mistaken for Stars seemed to largely disintegrate when the band, and other fellow musicians …
Posts by Doug Hoepker:
Looking forward to the good winter
Recently-relocated Doug sees ghosts of C-U everywhere he goes in Eau Claire, but Bon Iver’s new album helps open the cracks to a new life.
The Great History of the Great Cover Up
Doug put together this kickass history of the Cover Up, and it’s definitely worth a re-post with updates from last year’s extravaganza.
David Cubberly on Album Tacos
Album Tacos, the latest internet meme to captivate the googly eyed masses, was started by the dudes in Hood Internet. It’s a fun time-waster if you’re into album art or Taco Bell, as contributors (like, …
Power pop mix features local boys & girls
Mixtured is a new website featuring mixes curated by SP contributor Doug Hoepker, who chooses participants to “riff” on a particular theme. In the first edition, the topic is power pop and several local people―including …
Beyond Monopoly
Eurogames bring to the table a world beyond luck, with all of the sophistication and layers of interaction that traditional American board games lack.
Shipwreck reunion show planned for July 17
The Police did it. So did The Smashing Pumpkins and My Bloody Valentine and the Pixies. Pavement did it. Devo is doing it as well. Last year, even the J. Geils Bands did it without …
Old Main Bookshoppe quickly closing up
Doug laments what will be lost when the downtown Champaign bookstore closes its doors to make room for a U of I art gallery.
Elsinore gets the go-ahead from Lichtenstein’s estate
Updating a previous report: In a turn of events, the estate of artist Roy Lichtenstein has decided to play nice and allow Elsinore to move forward with their planned artwork for the group’s album, Yes …
UI basketball player provides his own players’ dictionary
As you while away the months until the men’s Illini basketball team begins fall practice — or the hours until we learn whether Demetri McCamey will keep his name in the 2010 NBA Draft — …