A frenzy of activity on the DIY circuit highlights this packed week of shows, and it's almost as if all the musicians came out to enjoy the unseasonable weather. Here's where to take in the sun and the tunes.
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Isaac Arms announces new album, drops first single
Isaac Arms, former member of the C-U rock outfit Withershins, has announced the release of a new solo album. An eponymous effort put forth with his backing band, The Extremities, Isaac Arms and the …
Guido Sanchez-Portuguez’s world of guitar
Julia chatted with guitar instructor Guido Sanchez-Portuguez about his unique classes at The Upper Bout ahead of his Concert with Class session next week.
Winder releases debut single
Local post-hardcore band Winder have put out their debut single. Entitled “Fertile / Feral / Fallow,” the fast-paced track clocks in at 1:27 and is full of distorted guitar and fuzzy vocals. The track is …
The Overture: February 12-19
This week of shows in C-U is highlighted by Julien Baker, and also includes some unique takes on Valentine's Day.
Pre-order Earth Witch’s debut LP tomorrow
Champaign’s own sludge metal “Doom Blues” band Earth Witch are getting ready to release their first full-length album, which is available for pre-order February 10th. Out of the Shallow officially drops March 10th and will …
“It’s wonderful to be weird”: Celebrating strangeness with Psychic Twin
Ahead of Wednesday's show at The Accord, Julia speaks with Erin Fein, a.k.a. Psychic Twin, who opens up about the dark past behind her debut album, and how she's a stronger person because of it.
The Overture: February 6-12
STRFKR and Shooter Jennings play this week, and we've also got lots of folk music and some echoes of The Great Cover Up set to entertain you for this week in shows.
Single Player announce new album
Indie rock group Single Player have announced the release of their latest album. It will be the band’s third release proper, and the first since 2015’s co-eponymous split seven-inch, which was a collaboration with the …
Rapper Frank Leone battles hatemongers with timely new track
Monticello rapper and hip-hop artist Frank Leone has debuted a new collaborative track with Chicago artist Femdot. Entitled “HOMETOWN HEROES,” The song is a criticism of our country’s current political situation and the feelings of fear, doubt, and …