Here are some more past and present local tracks to start our your weekend. As always, check the Audio section of the SPlog for past entries. Evil Tents: “John Brown’s Body” [[mp3 evil_tents_john_browns_body1]] Midstress: “I’m …
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WCIA’s Dave Benton to undergo brain surgery
Just stumbled upon the news that WCIA’s newscaster Dave Benton is to undergo brain surgery to remove a tumor. From the WCIA Facebook page: A message from Dave Benton… You may have noticed I’ve been …
Today from the SP Music Department…
So, we get these emails all the time, and this is one we really feel like sharing. If you’re going to get anyone’s attention, please, create emails like this: from: Ass Wolf <asswolfindustries@gmail.com> to: music@smilepolitely.com …
U of I subject of study by The Onion
Regardless of this being a handful of years old at this point, this article from The Onion has surfaced around on Facebook feeds. We think it’s worth sharing. You can click the link above, or check out …
Santah featured on Pitchfork
Yesterday, Chicago-by-way-of-Champaign-Urbana band Santah was featured on Pitchfork for their contribution to the Wes Anderson Tribute Album. They contributed their cover of David Bowie’s “Five Years”, and actually performed it when they visited Champaign a few weeks …
The Overture: November 18-24
A bunch of solid shows again this week, including PHOX's return to C-U at the Highdive.
Eastbound & Down to feature National Skyline track
It’s not often that Champaign-Urbana artists end up getting one of their tracks on television, but it does happen from time to time. This time around, HBO’s Eastbound & Down will feature an instrumental version of …
Local music capsule: November 15, 2013
Here are some more past and present local tracks to round out the week. Check out the Audio section of the SPlog to see entires from past weeks. Deathtram: “Vultures” [[mp3 deathtram_vultures]] The Palace Flophouse: …
Illini recruit Quentin Snider decommits, signs to Louisville
Well, this is bad news on as Cliffmas is upon us. Last night, highly coveted point guard Quentin Snider, who had announced he was committing to play for John Groce and the Fighting Illini, has …
Champaign Public Library recognized by Library Journal
From the press release: Champaign Library Earns “Star Library” Award for Efficiency and Service The Champaign Public Library continued to shine on Library Journal’slatest list of America’s “star libraries.” In the 2013 ratings, released earlier in …