Just as the blazing heat starts to set in, Jay Moses has released a new track called “Hello, Summer.” This is the first track from his forthcoming album, possibly titled The Maxi. Go here to …
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State (which owes U of I $376 million) says university has poor spending control
Not saying it’s untrue, but it’s still kind of funny to see that headline. This comes from a report released by the Illinois Auditor General’s office. You can read all about it here.
Why not Mastodon?
In a world where metal (and music in general) keeps fracturing into more and more subgenres, there’s room on the Mastodon train for everyone. It stops in Urbana tonight.
The Overture: May 17-23
The students have left and the townies have the place to themselves. Time to kick out the jams.
Five questions with Dheeru Pennepalli of A Light Sleeper
A long time ago, a man named the Smoke used to prowl the streets of Urbana, bringing dischordant rock ‘n roll to the underaged masses. Tonight that man returns — with a saxophonist.
Listen to the new Fresh Kills album right now
The Fresh Kills, our choice for C-U’s BEST punk band, is currently streaming their new album Turn Up the Brilliance over at their Bandcamp page. You can download the whole thing for $5 (or more …
Five questions with Colin Taylor of My Dear Alan Andrews
In advance of releasing his debut solo EP, Colin Taylor reminds us that there’s something to love about gas station beer.
DJ Belly unleashes a free album on the unsuspecting masses
From the Dubstep Facebook page: You have heard him at the Dubstep Massacres, followed him closely on Soundcloud and on Facebook, but something was still missing from the equation… And today it has happened!!!!That’s right! …
Five questions with S.words
In advance of this weekend’s Indie Hop vs. Hip Rock show, Shannon Swords breaks his legendary silence on the issue of local weather forecasts.
FREE TICKETS: SP and Jookabox want to send you to Laughing Prairie Dog Festival
Smile Politely and Jookabox want you (and a friend) to attend WPGU’s Laughing Prairie Dog Festival for free! We are giving away two tickets to the fest (featuring Jookabox, Joe Pug, Yourself and the Air, …