School of Seven Bells showed sparks of what could have been, but had a difficult time overcoming sound issues.
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Bringing dreams to reality at the Canopy Club
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School of Seven Bells’ Alejandra Deheza talks with Erin about work, collaborations and lucid dreams
Light Pollution: A soothing joyful exhaustion
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Jim Cicero of Light Pollution discusses the freedom and the constraints that come with being a band on the verge.
Making a record in five easy steps
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Erin Gillman talked to three local bands — Santah, Common Loon and New Ruins — about the process of recording an album. Here’s what she learned.
New artist coop Shared Space opens today
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Erin sneeks a peek at the newest edition to Downtown Urbana.
Return of The Vertebrats!
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The Vertebrats return to their Champaign-Urbana roots for two 30-year reunion shows.
All things go: Life changes at Sufjan Stevens
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Poetic bliss in concert form. We can see a lot of life in Sufjan. And we have the exclusive video footage to prove it.
A Sun Came
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Sufjan Stevens will play to a sold-out crowd at The Highdive tomorrow night. For those lucky enough to attend, prepare to see a phenomenon.
Yourself & the Air at Courtyard Cafe
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Chicago band Yourself & the Air along with special guest Jet W. Lee will be galavanting through Courtyard Cafe tomorrow night.
Pygmalion in review
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After four days chock-full of live music, the time has come to reflect over the weekend known as Pygmalion 5.