Music

A handful of local releases in the month of August are on the docket to discuss in this month's B-Sides.

Chris sits down and talks to local post-rock/screamo outfit Enta for the next installment of Soundcheck.

A bunch of solid shows this week lined up in C-U as August rolls into September.

Brendan talks about being weird with drummer and songwriter Brian Reedy of Lonely Trailer.

In preparation for Friday night's Turquoise Jeep performance at the Highdive, Katie speaks with Flynt Flossy about the outfit, unity, egos, inspirations and more.

A bunch of great shows this week, including a pretty awesome bill at Cowboy Monkey highlighted by the Whigs.

Katie interviews Rick Valentin of Thoughts Detecting Machines and C-U greats The Poster Children prior to his performance with Curb Service on Saturday.

A year ago yesterday, tragedy struck Baroness. A year later, the band is back to doing what they do best. Isaac caught up with frontman John Dyer Baizley prior to the band's show at the Highdive tomorrow night.

David reviews the new Curb Service record, the first from Larry Gates in five years, prior to its release party on Saturday night at Mike 'N Molly's.

Brendan stands off with Jack Anthony and the Desperadoes with questions about their first release with An Evening With Your Mother.

Brendan delves into the ocean of monstrous emo math rock found in Hank.'s debut album Pinched.

With only a few weeks left until this year's Pygmalion Music Festival, we present to you the schedule of events for the weekend.

A ton of shows again in C-U this week, highlighted by Baroness at the Highdive, as well as a few record release shows scattered throughout.

Katie sits down with Aaron Stovall of So Many Dynamos prior to their performance on Saturday at Mike 'N Molly's.

Taylor got a chance to talk to Chicago-by-way-of-Champaign emcee AMS prior to his performance at Mike 'N Molly's on Friday night.

Another full week of music in C-U, highlighted by So Many Dynamos at Mike 'N Molly's on Saturday night.

Jeff explores perspectives around Monday Night Hootenannys at the Rose Bowl Tavern.

Katie talks with Everything's Alright prior to their show at Mike 'N Molly's tonight with The Fights and Lonely Trailer.

It was only a matter of time, but the Panel Van reunion was on earlier this week, and Isaac caught the show. He recounts his experience.

Kirby discusses the madness of Gogol Bordello to preview their show tonight at the Canopy Club.

A few albums that were released in July get a closer look for this month's installment of B-Sides.

Isaac sits down with members of Panel Van prior to their reunion show happening tonight and discusses everything from the band's origin to their future plans.

Brendan caught Hank.'s Pinched. album release show at Mike 'N Molly's this past Saturday, and fills us in on the details.

Plenty of shows again this week as July runs into August, including the wild and crazy Gogol Bordello at the Canopy Club.

Kirby Jayes and Alleya Weibel of An Evening With Your Mother talk about recording their new split with Jack Anthony and the Desperadoes.

Katie discusses local singer-songwriter Kayla Brown prior to her performance on Thursday at Mike 'N Molly's.

We ventured up to Chicago for Pitchfork 2013, and we discuss the happenings of the fest with a full review and photos.

A bunch of shows again this week, highlighted by Hank.'s album release show at Mike 'N Molly's.

The new C-U surf-rock band, Crank Wizards, talk about their debut show on Saturday and goofing off in serious music scenes.

We'll be heading up to Pitchfork in Chicago this weekend. As we did last year with our preview coverage, here's our rundown of the 2013 lineup with a C-U twist.

Leading man Cody Sokolski sits down with us to talk about his project, Cody & The Gateway Drugs, prior to their show on Thursday night.

Handful of great shows this week all over C-U, including a solid bill over at Cowboy Monkey with Sun Stereo, amongst many others.

Prior to his performance at Error Records tonight, Jeremiah Fisher talks to us about his homemade modular synth, his unpredictable live shows, and composing discomforting music.

Katie sits down and talks with the ringleader of the group before their show tonight at Mike 'N Molly's.

Katie throws down a double interview of sorts, previewing Krannert Center's OUTSIDE at the Research Park show tonight with Spuyten Duyvil and The Diva & The Dude.

Ex-Panel Van drummer Matt Zuckermann & co. introduce their new emo math rock band Cassius to the C-U music scene.

Midwest emo crew makes their way through C-U tonight at Error Records. We talk to them about their tour, sound, playing in a family band, and truth be told — they are a bunch of fun guys.

Another busy week in music in C-U, including a handful of great shows again this week at Error Records.

Katie sits down with the trio of brothers before their performance at Cowboy Monkey on Friday night.

With Cornerstone Festival's end in 2012, the inaugural Audiofeed Music Festival is taking place this weekend at the Champaign County Fairgrounds. We sat down to discuss the festival with one of its founders, Jim Eisenmenger.

Plenty of shows again this week in C-U, including a terrific Independence Day celebration with the Dirty Feathers, as well as the inaugural Audiofeed Festival.

This installment of B-Sides features a trio of very different local album releases from June.

Prior to her appearance at this year's Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival, blues guitarist Kelly Richey talks about how her passion for music has taught her so much about life.

Indie rock band Evangelicals return to C-U — and touring in general — after nearly five years away. David talks to lead singer Josh Jones about the tour and future plans.

Several shows this week in addition to the annual Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival in Downtown Champaign.

Taylor talks to Angie Heaton about her comeback performance this Friday at Indi-Go.

Chris Davies introduces Soundcheck, a new, weekly music series.

Champaign heavyweights converge once again for a day of free, outdoor music on Green Street.