Music

From the post-Halloween horror world of GWAR to a bunch of bands who make their namesake off of the word “fox,” we've got packed week of shows here in Champaign-Urbana.

Before their shows next week at The Canopy Club, get a scoop on what Young the Giant has to offer for lovers of that alternative indie rock sound. 

In an effort to save your lives, Tom chronicles GWAR's history of metal brutality.

Halloween is upon us, and there are plenty of shows to check out this week leading up to the weekend.

The Homer Opera House has re-opened and it is a sweet venue. Check out these photos of the space and some of the musical acts that went on last week. 

From a plethora of touring bands to local favorites Single Player and Orator, we've got you covered in this week's Overture.

Kenna Mae's unique voice is the star on her debut album, Blue Darlin.

From two Pygmalion Show Series shows to local and national hip-hop, we've got you covered in this week's Overture.

Before their show this Saturday at The Highdive, Aaliyah talks with Cursive's guitarist, Ted Stevens, to discuss “banding” and more.  

Here's our guide to what's going on in Champaign-Urbana's music scene for this week. Enjoy!

A closer examination of T.R.U.T.H and Klevah's Pygmalion performance.

WIth the end of Pygmalion comes a new wave of shows!

Pygmalion went out with a lunar eclipse and a bang.

Saturday at Pygmalion was a whirlwind of musical performances.

There was a lot to hear, see and learn at The Pygmalion Festival on Friday.

Maddie looks back on past shoegaze reunions in anticipation of RIDE's set on Sunday at Pygmalion.

Maddie and Nishat recap their nights at Cafeteria & Company, SIlvercreek and The Iron Post.

Chris shares his connection to Pygmalion artist Sylvan Esso before they play at Highdive on Sunday.

Feely Polyviny band Beach Slang plays Channing-Murray on Friday.

You might leave tUnE-yArDs set at Pygmalion not knowing exactly what hit you. This article should provide some clarification.

With their headlining set at The Pygmalion Festival looming in the near future, Boswell takes a look at the career trajectory of Run The Jewels, and just how they went from relative obscurity to widspread noteriety in three short years.

As one of the more interesting bands of the past few years, Purity Ring's rich synth-pop has delivered plenty of memorable moments, and they're performing at the Pygmalion Festival on Saturday.

It's Pygmalion week! 

Local indie record label Polyvinyl has some new digs.

There are some very good shows this week for cheap or free. Check 'em out.

We caught some highlights of the always-amazing ELLNORA Festival at Krannert Center over the weekend, which we're sharing with you here.

Julia talked to Steve Berlin of legendary latin-american guitar rock band Los Lobos about coming up in the 80s and changes in the Internet era.

Gabriela Quintero of Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela speaks about developing a unique style out of metal guitar and learning to play rhythms with her instrument.

Will spoke with David Maness, one half and one brother of The Maness Brothers ahead of their show at Cowboy Monkey on Friday.

Tom caught a photo review at the of Montreal show at The High Dive on Wednesday night.

Mike spoke to John Scofield about collaboration, touring Europe and the uniqueness of ELLNORA Guitar Festival.

Patrick had a chance to speak with Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers prior to their performance this Friday at Krannert Center for ELLNORA.

Julia spoke with Kevin Barnes from of Montreal, a Georgia weirdo-pop band originally part of the Elephant 6 Recording Company, that wound up on Polyvinyl.

ELLNORA Guitar Festival is this weekend, along with several other major happenings.

Local shop and DIY venue Error Records is closing at the end of the month. Look back and smile.

Will talked to PBR&B singer and multi-instrumentalist JMSN to preview his show tonight at Canopy.

In the first part of this musician-themed “What's in your bag?” series, Sam shows you photos of what three local musicians carry with them on a daily basis. 

A little bit of everything this week in C-U.

Tom went to Sweetcorn Festival this past weekend to get photos of The Church, The Psychedelic Furs, Berlin and more.

See what's in store other than corn at the Urbana Sweetcorn Festival this weekend.

It's a great week for shows in C-U — Lil Herb at Canopy Club, Sweetcorn Festival and Multicult at The Highdive just to name a few.

Motes' Matt Mitchell and Elizabeth Majerus dish on their influences and how narrative plays into their music.

The new Kurt Cobain doc is screening and the Gin Blossoms are playing this week. Welcome to the 1990s, C-U.

Music and comedy and DJs, oh my!

Tyler explores the debut EP by local synth-pop duo Boycut.

Louis Armstrong once said, “To jazz, or not to jazz, there is no question!” The students of the BBL Fine Arts Academy agree.

Attention punk rockers: Champaign-Urbana is the place to be this week.

Tyler spoke to Braid member Chris Broach about coming back to music and his side project The Firebird Band's new album. We've also got the debut of one of the band's new demos.