Julia reflects on the music of the 2000s, and where Wolf Parade falls on that timeline, to prepare for their Pygmalion show at The Accord on Friday.
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Elsinore release new single and video
Alternative rock band Elsinore released a new single today, and a video to go along with it. Called “Examples of Magnetism,” the song is another guitar-charged track backed by the group’s sense of humor, and …
The Overture: Sept. 19-25
The second weekend of music for Pygmalion will be huge. That and so much more makes for a fantastic week of shows in C-U.
The Pygmalion Festival MUSIC 2016: the first weekend in review
Here's a recap of all that happened this weekend in Pygmalion MUSIC.
Youth and wisdom with Car Seat Headrest
Julia addresses age and angst in the music of Car Seat Headrest in preparation for their Pygmalion set at Krannert on September 22nd.
Poster Children, adults, and music in C-U
To open up Pygmalion Music this year, Julia reflects on the legacy of C-U music, by way of chatting with Rick Valentin and Rose Marshack of the band Poster Children.
The Overture: September 12-18
It's the first week of Pygmalion in C-U, and there's other show fun to be had as well.
IMC to host hip-hop conversational workshop
Urbana’s Independent Media Center will be hosting a workshop and discussion focused on the role of hip-hop in the youth community. Topics include the past and present culture of hip-hop, how it plays into modern …
Art Theater to host Nick Cave album launch event
The Art Theater will be hosting an album launching event for famed musician and indie-goth extraordinaire Nick Cave. One More Time With Feeling, a new film from director Andrew Dominik, will premiere music from Skeleton …
The Overture: September 5-11
September comes rolling in with this full and diverse list of music in C-U this week.