American Football are a highly influential midwest emo band, born right here in Urbana, and have lived as Polyvinyl Records’ darling for all time. Vulture issued their list of “100 Greatest Emo Songs of All Time”, …
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zzo releases new EP, Temporary Bliss
Zoe Willott’s indie pop project zzo has released a new EP, Temporary Bliss, which you can stream now. Here are two opportunities in the near future to see zzo perform: Friday, February 21st — Rose Bowl …
Hogchute Opry 2020 will take place on June 6th
The date for this year’s Hogchute Collective summer show at Kalyx Center in Monticello, Hogchute Opry, has been announced via their Instagram: Saturday, June 6th. We’ve covered the show pretty extensively over the years, but …
Stix opening soon in former Crudo space
The wine bar Crudo, located at 116 N Walnut in Downtown Champaign, closed recently, and with that announcement came the news that there would be a new arcade bar going in its place. Now, news …
Nando Milano serves up staples during Restaurant Week
Patrick reviews Nando Milano as a part of Visit Champaign County's Restaurant Week.
Everyday Kitchen gets creative with familiar fare for Restaurant Week
As Restaurant Week rolls on, Patrick visited Lodgic's Everyday Kitchen and reviews the experience.
The new KAM’s opens tonight
More news about the new KAM’s coming your way: The newly built location is opening tonight at 9 p.m.: View this post on Instagram …
Lunch at Caribbean Grill is the right choice
Restaurant Week coverage continues with lunch at Caribbean Grill.
Listen to LLYN’s new track “Documents”
Indie rock outfit LLYN are debuting the new song “Documents” right here at Smile Politely, and you can listen to the song below via their Bandcamp page. The band has been hard at work on …
Urbana Landmark Hotel sold, will soon begin redevelopment into Hilton Tapestry Hotel
After the City of Urbana entered into a Letter of intent with new developers to transition Urbana’s Landmark Hotel into a Hilton Tapestry Collection, news was issued today by the City that the hotel has …