Music

Lots of exciting shows this week including The NYChillharmonic, The Slaps, Rail Fest, and many more. 

Matt attended the Folk and Roots Festival and captured some wonderful video of the event, and interviewed some of the fest organizers.

Despite the quieter week due to the holiday, there are still plenty of shows to see, so grab the in-laws and go listen to some music. 

Zakir Hussain's return to Krannert Center on November 16th is sure to be an exciting one, and he'll be joined by sitar/zitar virtuoso Niladri Kumar. Two two are helping to bring Indian music to the mainstream.

Many local favorites return for a week of live music including Silverweed, Sass, Hot Club of Urbana, and more.

With a killer lineup of heavy music acts around C-U, one of my favorites is Edna. They have a new EP on the way, and guitarist Jake Kelley provides some background on the band ahead of their Saturday show at Loose Cobra. 

Drawing from the foundations of life, Meredith Monk and the women of her vocal ensemble, with help from girls in the Central Illinois Youth Chorus, performed her composition Cellular Songs at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and wove a richly textured experience into a possibility of being.

Guido A. Sanchez-Portuguez answers seven questions about the new Latin American Ensemble at the U of I ahead of their Saturday performance. 

An EP release show from Edna, OTNES returns home, Here Come the Mummies, and more. It's a good week for live music. 

As the calendar year slowly winds down, events at Krannert will remain at full force with a heavy emphasis on local and in-house talent.

Bright Eyes, Meredith Monk, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, and more, this week in live music. 

The eighth annual C-U Jazz Festival begins today. The festival's Artistic Director Jenelle Orcherteon answers five quick questions about the event. 

Despite only playing a handful of shows, hardcore group Death Call is leaving an impression on the C-U music scene. 

Lucero, the C-U Jazz Festival, and some Halloween shows this week to help you get your musical fix.

Performing his recent composition The Future is Unlimited, Always, Jon Mueller weaves textured sounds to create an expansive ambient experience at The Channing Murray Foundation with an improvisation by Luke R. Bergkoetter & Mateo Sanchez 

Lots of live music happening this week, with the Folk and Roots Festival, kicking off this Thursday.

The Jupiter String Quartet has hit many high notes since arriving in C-U ten years ago. And when the Jupiters don’t get it exactly right, they keep plugging away.

Ludacris, Neon Trees, Dropsixx, and more, all this week in live music.

It's the most fun time of year – here's how to get in the spooky spirit this month with some Halloween related music and shows. 

October is here, and this week you can catch shows from Half Gringa, Jupiter String Quartet, Bristle, and many more. 

The Duke of Uke's new album is a trippy, incredibly fun ride through the world of Alice in Wonderland.

It was another exciting year of PYGMALION, with great weather and exciting performances. Take a look at some photos of the music from this year's event. 

Another week of great live music awaits, with shows from Melissa Etheridge, Curb Service, the Chicago Immigrant Orchestra, and more.

PYGMALION is this weekend, but there are plenty of other great shows earlier in the week to keep you occupied until then.

A new season kicks off at Krannert, and for all you classical heads out there, Jeff recommends what to hear in the coming weeks. 

Decapitation In The Food Court lead singer Max Knutson breaks down the origins of the band, the group's new record, and what to expect from the band in the coming months.

PYGMALION is right around the corner, so here's how Sean recommends you experience the music side of the festival. 

Here's what to hear this week in live music, with shows from Forebeat, QWANQWA, and the long-awaited return of The Great Cover Up.

On Wednesday night, the Canopy Club got ripped apart by the music of PUP, Palehound, and The OBGMs. Sean shares some of the highlights of the show.

The first full week of September sees live music from PUP, LeAnn Rimes, Adriana Calcanhotto, and more.

September is here with a ton of great live music, including Snail Mail, Joy Yang Trio, Paul Kotheimer, Candy Foster, and more. 

Another week of great music with shows from The Boat Drunks, Eva Under Fire, Terminus Victor, and many more. 

A week of great weather calls for great music, with shows from Yellow Ostrich, Kangaroo Court, Yap Trap, as well as Immersion Festival this weekend.

Genaro Jr.'s debut album Pentimento is a devastatingly realistic look into anxiety, identity, hope, and personal growth, paired with some great production and catchy hooks. 

Blues, punk, Tejano, and more, all this week in live music. 

August is here, along with some great live shows, including Horse Jumper of Love, Mhondoro Rhythm Success, and more.

The Girls Rock C-U Festival is this weekend, alongside many other shows throughout the week worth checking out. 

The rock band Spoon turned up the heat at Canopy Club on Friday night, showcasing that the band is as strong as ever. 

Rap-rock, lofi beats, folk punk, and more, this week in live music. 

Loads of big names coming through this week including Japanese Breakfast, Chris Isaak, Spoon, and many more. 

Sal attended Sarah Borges' performance at The Rose Bowl on Tuesday, and details all that the night had to offer. 

After COVID-19 forcing two years of cancelations, Audiofeed is back on June 30-July 3. Festival founder Jim Eisenmenger tells us what to expect this year. 

June comes to close but the music plays on, highlighted by Audiofeed Music Festival this weekend.

Sean takes a first-time listen to Fiddle Sax Fusion Band's new record and shares his answer to the question: can fiddle and saxophone mesh together well?

Queer rock, West-African drumming, nu-metal, and lots more this week in live music. 

If you're going to be out in the heatwave this week, you might as well hear some good music while you're at it. 

Sean talks with Elena and Travis from Soft and Dumb to discuss their newest song, their upcoming record, and how the band has changed since formation. 

Midwest Punk Fest and Hogchute Opry are highlights this week, alongside some weekly favorites.