Music

PHOX brought a whimsical touch to The Highdive on Friday night.

Katie talks to Amanda Butler and Zev Cossin of the Archaeology Student Society about Mardi Gras at the Speakeasy at Mike N Molly's this weekend.

Katie talks to Cristin Colvin about classical training and her recent incorporation of jazz. Alex Falls, the pianist in the Cristin Colvin Quartet, also checks in.

Chris Porterfield, Field Report frontman, talks candidly about his background, his music, and his sobriety ahead of the band's performance at the Highdive.

“No need to be in, of, or from the South; Houndmouth’s gritty guitar riffs and strong rhythms proved that the Midwest was as solid a training ground as any for the genre.”

Tierney recaps Sunday night's Canopy Club open mic, The Culture, and its great social impact.

So many shows to check out this week in C-U.

The down-home sounds of Red Tail Ring will ring through The Iron Post Sunday night.

Emily talks to some of the players in The Illinois Modern Ensemble and Feral States to preview their collaborative show on Wednesday.

Take your Valentine to one of these shows this week in C-U.

Maddie questions her preparedness for RiFF RAFF's Canopy Club show on Saturday.

Katie talks to Luke McNeill about song writing and uneventful nights on the road.

Katie talks to the five sisters of Seventeen Sisters before their Krannert show this Friday.

B-Sides is back with a roundup of local albums that came out at the end of last year and the beginning of this one.

A DJ makes his return, a rapper tip toes through town, and Krannert hosts a free carnival — all in one C-U week.

Local rapper T.R.U.T.H.'s new Eve EP drops on Saturday with a Record Release show at Canopy Club.

Former University of Illinois music student Allie Kral has been touring with Yonder Mountain String Band, who stop by the Canopy Club for their winter tour.

The return of Yonder Mountain String Band, an EP release show for a local rapper, a house party and much more is in store for the coming week.

Influenced by the New Orleans brass band style of music, Sixth Street Brass brings a jazz-funk party to Cowboy Monkey on Saturday.

Strand of Oaks played an instrumentally emotional and adventurous show at The Highdive on Tuesday.

Strand of Oaks' fourth album HEAL ventures into uncharted musical waters. Amanda speaks with Tim Showalter before his show at the Highdive tonight.

Punk, noise, drone, folk, blues, funk, EDM…C-U's got it all and lots of it this week.

Listen to Dr Responsible's new tape, Dryads, and check out an interview with the solo loop-smith before his release show tomorrow at Mike N Molly's.

The Great Cover Up returns this week, along with an assortment other shows for fans of pop punk, indie pop and hip hop alike.

Plenty of reasons to brave the snowy weather this week in C-U.

No matter what kind of entertainment you're looking for, C-U's bars have it covered this New Year's Eve.

Katie catches up with Adam Barnett of I Am God. about his band, stealing girlfriends, and buying world peace at bargain prices.

After a week's worth of 2014 list, we look back a little bit further with a half-decade's worth of local records.

With the help of readers and writers, we've compiled our list of the best local albums of 2014.

Another list coming your way — here are the top 20 local tracks of the year.

Catch some holiday-themed shows in town this week.

Let's begin: The year-end lists are here. Here are some shows that were particularly memorable to us in C-U in 2014.

With their sophomore album Then Came the Morning set to release in January, The Lone Bellow makes a stop in Urbana to play The Canopy Club on December 11th. 

As he launches his latest tour, Robert Ellis joins The Lone Bellow for a portion of theirs, opening for the band at The Canopy Club. 

Whether you're into country western or black metal, C-U's got you covered this week.

After playing The Pygmalion Festival in September, the Soil & the Sun return to Champaign for a December gig that showcases their third and latest album, Meridian.

Plenty of dubstep dance parties at Canopy Club this week, but also plenty of other stuff if that's not your thing.

Although sparse, C-U yields some quality shows for your holiday weekend.

Here are a few photos from the Cowboy Monkey show last Friday featuring Heirship Records' The Chemicals, Motes and Terminus Victor.

19-year-old Matthew Curry has already opened for some of classic rock's greats, but he hasn't let success get to his head. He takes the stage at the Canopy Club this Saturday.

Katie talks to Kevin Smith (no, not that one) about writing songs and loving The Beatles.

The Solo Showcase brings a quieter, more intimate evening of local music to Mike 'N Molly's.

Despite the temperature drop, there hasn't been a drop in shows to check out this week in C-U.

Katie talks to Thomas Nicholas to preview the Thomas Nicholas Band show at Mike 'N Molly's this Sunday.

Isaac caught Old Fox Road, Single Player, Our Lady and Bad Catman last night at his first visit to Thee DeathTower in a little while. Here is his recap of the show.

Our photographers Sam and Dennise divided and conquered the C-U Folk & Roots Festival. Check out their recap within.

Popular pop-punk, dubstep, American Pie and much more on the lineup for this week in C-U shows.

There's a lot going on with Acker between a Kickstarter campaign and an upcoming show at Institute 4 Creativity. Here's the update on the local instrumental band.