Music

Tom takes a look at the new album from local electronic artist Snayl.

Julia speaks with Bobby Fitzgerald of the Whiskey Shivers about the importance of weirdness in sound and persona ahead of their gig at The Accord on Tuesday.

Lots of folk shows in C-U this week, as well as a bunch of fun in the sun that's easy on the wallet.

Hogchute Opry is a local folk rock festival that took place this last weekend. Check out some photos from the event and put it on your calendar for next year. 

Kick the summer off right with country in the country – the old-fashioned, locally favorited Hogchute Opry folk festival takes place in Monticello this weekend.

We caught up with the Decadents as they prepare to play a special show this weekend at Memphis on Main. Here's the inside story on what they've been up to and what their future holds.

Tom recaps Friday night's show at The Accord with some photos from the stage.

Hogchute Opry returns, plus more bands and DJs this week in live music.

Julia spoke with Brian Beer of Bud Bronson and the Good Timers about partying with good friends as long as you possibly can, ahead of their show at Institute 4 Creativity tonight.

Sunday brought great weather and relaxing music to Clark Park, which ended up bringing out the crowds to enjoy both!

Plenty of live music entertainment this week in C-U.

A slew of shows this week, post-graduation, in C-U.

Boswell bids farewell to music at Mike N' Mollys before their closure at the end of the month.

Julia gleefully rambles on in fitting fashion about Titus Andronicus and their album The Most Lamentable Tragedy to prepare us for their show at The Accord this Sunday.

Julia chats with John Paul Pitts of Surfer Blood about music production, authenticity, and Internet cats ahead of their show on Thursday.

Mike N Molly's' final show(s), Titus Andronicus, Surfer Blood, and much more this week in live music.

Nathaniel speaks with Evil Tents' John Isberg prior to their reunion of sorts at Mike N Molly's this weekend.

After a year of careful construction Earthholder debut their new album don't worry, we feel it too.

Nathaniel chats with Ellis Ludwig-Leone and digs deeper into San Fermin's music prior to their show in Champaign this Friday.

Julia chatted with Bobby Bare Jr., guitarist from the latest incarnation of the legendary weirdo indie-punk band Guided By Voices, in preparation for their gig at The Accord on Tuesday.

An absolutely jam-packed Overture this week features Guided By Voices, Evil Tents, Jeremih, and more.

Nathaniel takes a closer look at Bones Jugs' new record, Don't Waste A Drop, before their album release show on Saturday.

Saturday's show at The Accord was one for the record books. ZXO and Greenwood seem to be reuniting while So Long Forgotten play their final set.

Not too much happening earlier in the week but still plenty to get excited about next weekend with Bones Jugs having their album release party on Saturday and Pegboard Nerds coming to town on Sunday.

Joe chats with Micah Boyce of So Long Forgotten ahead of their final show this Saturday at The Accord.

Plenty to get excited about this week in music: Joe Pug returns to C-U, The Fights are playing a free show at the Rose Bowl, and So Long Forgotten will be playing their final show on Saturday.

This past Wednesday, indie/folk unit Houndmouth made their way to the Canopy Club to bring their eclectic blend of tunes. Nishat caught the action to see what all the hype's about.

Julia reflects on Josh Tillman and his alter-ego Father John Misty ahead of his show this Sunday at Foellinger Auditorium.

Cody Lee recently left his home in Champaign to move up north. The good news is that he will return to play at The Accord this weekend.

Plenty for music fans to get excited about this week with Houndmouth and Father John Misty coming to town, as well as Record Store Day on Saturday.

Friday night's lineup was not something to be missed. If you were there, you know what I'm talking about.

Julia spoke with Matt Holmen & Monica Martin of PHOX about fighting the cold and keeping it real leading up to their show at The Accord on Friday.

Nathaniel catches up with Portland, Oregon based dream pop group Pure Bathing Culture and chats about their new album ahead of their show this Thursday at Mike N Molly's.

Kurt Vile tells Julia about his favorite Grateful Dead song, among other things, as we prepare for his show at The Accord on Wednesday night. 

Photos from this year's Porkapalooza's concert featuring the Polkaholics, robots, bacon costumes and manure giveaways. 

Plenty of music happening this week in C-U. Highlights include Matisyahu, Kurt Vile, and Jana Kramer.

On Friday, Tyler attended the Mother Nature album release show at The Accord and photographed his experience.

Local rapsmith Slim Margins has signed with one of the most legendary independent hip-hop labels in the country.

There's a new festival coming to the historic downtown Champaign venue, The Virginia Theatre, very soon.

Julia chats with soul and gospel singer Mavis Staples about Adele, the 60's, and collaborations ahead of her show at The Virginia Theatre on Friday. 

A good week for C-U hip-hop fans with Mother Nature performing at The Accord on Friday and Flatbush Zombies at The Canopy Club on Sunday.

Trevor recently sat down with Kayla DeSouza from Kayla and The Moon Lace Band to chat about their debut EP, Eclipse.

With the students being gone and The Canopy Club facing “structural instability”, there is a little less happening this week in terms of live music. That being said, there are still some really solid shows happening like Grandkids playing at The Accord on Tuesday and Jamey Johnson at The City Center on Thursday.

Nathaniel catches up with local group Again is Already (who are on the verge of releasing their debut album) ahead of their show this Saturday at Mike N Molly's.

Just because the U of I's spring break is coming up doesn't mean there isn't plenty of live music happening all this week and into the weekend- check out the full list within.

Mike N Molly’s hosted a great show last Friday, and Stephen visited to check out the music — including the new band lineup of Seventeen Sisters.

Carly previews this Saturday's Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour performance with brief bios on the musicians and tidbits about the Festival's rich history. 

Julia talks with Clay Frankel of Twin Peaks about growing up and messing around in Chicago ahead of the band's show at The Accord on Wednesday.