Music

A quick guide to understanding the cult following of Mac DeMarco prior to his performance in C-U tonight.

Halloween week for C-U music is here — and there are plenty of shows to choose from.

Katie spoke with Billy Yost of Chicago's The Kickback prior to their show in Urbana over the weekend.

We caught the Sky Ferreira show at Foellinger on Thursday night, and here's the recap.

Patrick takes a closer look at Sky Ferreira's career prior to her performance at Foellinger tonight.

Sam went to check out open mic night at the Red Herring. Check out some of the photos and video he took of the performers and the space.

Plenty of shows to pay attention to again this week in C-U, including Sky Ferreira's upcoming show at Foellinger.

Bones Jugs N Harmony drops its debut LP Party's in the Kitchen with two album release shows at The Iron Post tonight.

Tom talks with Sharon Van Etten about Nick Cave, having access to used (or touched) instruments by Patti Smith and John Lennon, and more before her performance tonight at The Highdive.

Taylor talks with Benjamin Laub, aka Grieves, about his new record, working with Macklemore, how he got his name, and more before his performance at The Highdive tonight.

Just shy of twenty shows around C-U this week, highlighted by three Pygmalion Festival Show Series installments at The Highdive.

Longtime guitarist and singer-songwriter Marshall Crenshaw heads to the Highdive on Saturday night, and Jeff previews the set.

Over a dozen shows again this week in C-U to check out, including Grandkids heading back to town at Mike 'N Molly's.

Jeff takes a look at the new record from Tara Terra, Daughter, before the band's show this weekend.

Plenty of shows lined up this week in C-U to check out.

Emily chats with Tash from London Souls on writing, touring, and the life of a New Yorker.

A recap of the final day of The Pygmalion Festival 2014, including Withershins, Into It Over It, Liturgy, Deafheaven, Maserati, American Football and more.

CHVRCHES headlined a dance-filled Saturday, including The Range, Miniature Tigers, Twin Peaks, Common Loon, Tycho, and Acker.

A recap of Friday's festivities at The Pygmalion Festival, including Sun Kil Moon, Panda Bear, Single Player, and Speedy Ortiz.

A recap of the first day of The Pygmalion Festival 2014 — The 92s, Diamond Youth, A Great Big Pile of Leaves, Elsinore, and Real Estate.

Katie chats with Mary Timony of Ex Hex about the road, clubs, and more before their set at Pygmalion Festival this weekend.

After all this time, American Football returns home, performing on Sunday at The Pygmalion Festival. Isaac speaks with Steve Lamos about what it all means.

Patrick talks Mike Kinsella's project Owen prior to his performance at Mike 'N Molly's for the Pygmalion Festival this weekend.

Patrick discusses Scott Hansen's project, Tycho, before their show on Saturday evening at The Pygmalion Festival.

Brendan talks to Coley Dennis of Maserati before their set at Pygmalion Festival this Sunday.

Mark Kozelek brings his project Sun Kil Moon to Krannert Center on Friday night, and Patrick spoke to Kozelek, discussed the brilliance of Benji, his past, and some of the more recent incidents.

George Clarke, frontman of Deafheaven, talks to us ahead of their Pygmalion Festival set this Sunday.

Ahead of their Pygmalion performance, Chris chats with Iain Cook of CHVRCHES about touring, songwriting, and a little dose of Scottish politics for good measure.

Panda Bear performs at Krannert Center on Friday night of The Pygmalion Festival, and Adam takes a look at what life is like for Noah Lennox outside of Animal Collective.

Martin Courtney takes some time to talk to Chris about his band Real Estate before their show at Krannert Center for Pygmalion Festival on Thursday evening.

Clear your calendars, folks — The Pygmalion Festival is here.

Katie talks to Paul Kotheimer about his new Hand-Made record, MY MESSAGE, before his show tonight at Mike 'N Molly's.

There were a lot of ups and downs for the first annual Phases of the Moon Festival this past weekend, and Jeff fills us in.

A wide variety of shows in Champaign-Urbana this week to check out. Metal, folk, indie rock, and much more.

Jeff takes a look at the inaugural Phases of the Moon Festival, which is taking place today through the weekend just outside of C-U.

Live music is all over C-U this week with plenty to choose from, highlighted by Krannert's opening weekend, and Drive-By Truckers at the Canopy Club.

Interpretations of Light, an album of instrumental yoga music, will be released this Sunday at The Living Yoga Center in Champaign.

Plenty of live music to absorb this week, highlighted by David Bazan at Cafeteria & Company, and Lyle Lovett at the Virginia Theater.

Once again, another installment of B-Sides provides three pretty different listening experiences from local musicians.

Katie talks to Jack Maples, a Total Asshole, about the shortest road trip of all time before their show at Mike 'N Molly's tonight.

Here's your rundown of C-U live music this week, readers. Once again, there are plenty of shows to see in the area.

Deer Tick will hit the Highdive tonight, and Tom compiles a bunch of videos of their wild live show to convince you it is worthwhile.

Plenty of good shows to check out this week in live music in C-U, highlighted by Deer Tick at The Highdive on Thursday night and the Urbana Sweetcorn Festival this weekend.

We're only a few weeks out from The Pygmalion Festival 2014, and we have the pleasure of announcing the schedule for this year's festival.

Withershins will be releasing their new record, Mt. Fuji In Blue, Saturday night at Mike 'N Molly's. Brendan talks with the band about the record in anticipation.

Katie talks to one of the Jasons from Matter of Days about small town life and bar brawls.

Mark caught the Man Man and Landlady show at the Highdive this past Saturday, and has some photos to share.

A very good album release show this weekend from Withershins with Neiv and Common Loon at Mike 'N Molly's, plus much more in C-U music.