The local and regional DIY music scene is thriving, and this weekend's Dark Tower Fest will be showcasing some of the best of it. Westley talks with the organizers to get the ins-and-outs of this eclectic event.
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The Illinois Modern Ensemble is United in Protest
The Illinois Modern Ensemble will perform as a part of Sonic Illinois at Krannert Center. Ahead of the performance, Westley talks with co-director Dr. Stephen Taylor about the altered program.
The Great Cover Up 2017: First weekend in review
Take a look back at all that went on over the first weekend of the 26th annual Great Cover Up.
A momentous leap for The Inn Keepers
Last Friday, Westley caught up with Trevor Moore and Andrew Walsh from The Inn Keepers who are currently touring the Midwest and plan releasing an album later this year.
A weekend with Susan Werner
Singer-Songwriter Susan Werner talks about her eclectic career, her endeavors in Cuban music, and her upcoming shows at Krannert Center this weekend.
Keeping time with Joshua Redman and Brad Mehldau
Westley provides a review of the modern jazz duo's performance recently at Krannert Center.
The first person narrative of Vince Staples
Westley introduces us to hip-hop artist and Pygmalion Festival headliner Vince Staples ahead of his performance this coming Friday.
Fourth Street Records: A local emergence
Label manager Bryce Conrad talks about his new DIY record label in C-U which strives to create a community for artists to share their work.
Tokyo Police Club deliver infinite radness at The Accord
Tokyo Police Club and We Were Promised Jetpacks performed in Champaign on Thursday night. The Accord gives both bands a warm welcome.