Sal chats with a new local band Retro Via, which just released their debut EP this past weekend.
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Metaphysics is music with a mood
Whether splicing and dicing on a computer or recording in a more organic fashion, Metaphysics is not afraid to experiment.
Relevator is as real as it gets
Sal chats with Kenna Mae Reiss of Relevator about their journey so far as this new-ish Americana five piece.
Common Loon returns after long absence
Matthew Campbell and Robert Hirschfeld of Common Loon write atmospheric, tuneful songs that would make them kings of the indie music heap in a perfect world. Thankfully, they're back.
Running to the top
With producer Allen Xu (also known as yourbeautifulruin) at the helm, the seven-song Here for Now by CJ Run is a mesh of hip hop, afrobeat, electronica, and indie-rock influences. Sal learns more from Run about their background and latest album.
Warm Darn: Laptop music with meaning
Sal Nudo chats with Colleen Deremiah, the musical force behind Warm Darn, following the release of her new album Word Search.
Fiona Kimble’s Your Playground: A blue but beautiful playground
Sal reviews the latest release from singer-songwriter Fiona Kimble.
Saturday event at Exile assists those with food insecurity
Exile on Main Street hosted the Give a Little fundraiser on Saturday in support of the Jubilee Café CUCC, an organization in Champaign that serves meals every Monday evening for individuals in the community who …
Chawla’s Still Waiting: Impressively clean and razor sharp
Chawla is a splendid solo artist who sounds like the boy-next-door heartthrob heard on all those SiriusXM pop stations. And that's not a bad thing.
Perceptions of the Spectrum propelled by energetic hard rock, softer moments
Chunky riffs, absorbing piano, and reflective lyrics written and sung by Reece Niccum make The Dystopians latest EP an intriguing effort.