Music

Even when a band is doing everything right they can come across a show that just goes all wrong.

The next installment of the Smile Politely Show Series is happening this weekend in Campustown, as well as a bunch of others to catch through the week.

Isaac reviews Dig In, a unique five-song album by Comfort Food that shows off the talent of one of Champaign-Urbana's most interesting music duos.

Nope, not that kind of gospel. Cody interviews lead singer Owen Holmes in preparation for Friday's guilt-free show at Mike 'N Molly's.

Another major headliner added to this year's festival, giving you another one to get excited about.

Rocky Votolato and CALLmeKAT dazzled on Saturday, and Chris has the recap and photos of show to share in case you missed it.

Mike 'N Molly's is pulling its weight this week with some solid shows, and Canopy has a few shows worth checking out as well.

Rocky Votolato pays a visit to Champaign tomorrow night, and our very own Chris Davies got a chance to pick his brain about a few things.

We sat down with Ryan McCoy and Mikael Brackett from Midstress to talk about their upcoming tour, the new EP, and shows in C-U.

Chris follows up last week's interview with Evil Tents by reviewing this past Saturday's re-release show at The Highdive.

An interesting mix of shows this week as the month of June is now bearing down on us in C-U.

Parasol Records is releasing a retro live record from The Rave next week, conjuring up nostalgia even if you weren't alive in 1979.

Chris interviewed Evil Tents about their re-release and upcoming show. What we present here is pure unadulterated Evil Tents, which, according to them, sounds a lot like night driving, pot smoking, water bed fucking music. Fair enough.

This weekend-heavy week of shows includes an album release show and plenty of options of where you can see music this weekend.

Our BEST week comes to a close in the section where we're always expecting a brawl. Bring it.

Meet, Sarah, our newest writer who sure as hell doesn't need ecstasy to enjoy electronic music.

Jon reviews the mayhem that was the David Mayfield Parade. And, yes, he took his shirt off again.

Our Smile Politely Show Series kicked off this past weekend with three great bands and one great atmosphere.

Definitely a variety of shows this week as May is passing us by already, including a surprise two-show week at the Red Herring.

Tomorrow we debut our Smile Politely Show Series, and Saturday Looks Good To Me's frontman Fred Thomas talks Polyvinyl, playing in C-U, and the local scene he's been hearing about.

Jon previews the upcoming David Mayfield Parade show and has a stern warning: be prepared to see more than you bargained for.

Chris runs down the Hank Williams III, or Hank III, show at Canopy Wednesday night.

Chris is pretty sure that you are the last person Hank III gives a damn about. But if you give a damn about him, he's playing on Wednesday.

This should make your Tuesday morning a little bit brighter. We've got the 2012 Pygmalion Music Festival initial lineup to share with you.

Our Smile Politely Show Series debut is happening this week, so that show is featured this week (with no shame) as well as some other quality shows.

Tracy attempts the impossible: describing why she loves music.

The stunning and confounding debut of local composer Stephen Taylor manifested itself at Krannert Center last weekend. The McColley derives much pleasure…

The Palace Flophouse's side project returns with another installment of their seasons EPs.

A slower week for music, but even in the calmest conditions there's still something brewing in C-U.

This C-U punk outfit dropped their new record earlier this month, combining laziness and moshing into one.

Here be dragons!

A variety of shows this week including a couple that feature pretty awesome touring bands. Lots to look out for even after a busy Record Store Day weekend.

We recap some of the bands and things we saw at Exile on Saturday for Record Store Day 2012.

On the first stop of their mini-tour, Cody recapped The Daredevil Christopher Wright, Santah, Common Loon show last night at Cowboy Monkey.

Record Store Day is here, and we spoke with the ringleader, Jeff Brandt of Exile on Main Street Records about all the festivities tomorrow.

The Daredevil Christopher Wright takes the stage tonight with some local chums Common Loon and Santah.

JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound play at the Highdive on Friday.

Duke of Uke release their follow up to the excellent This Way Up with the flavorful sounds of April's Empire.

This part interview, part review with Isaac Arms of Withershins gives us some perspective on their new record, Silver Cities.

John Prine's voice and body showed their 65 years at the Virginia on Friday night, but he still managed to put on a great show.

As if Record Store Day 2012 wasn't already enough reason to get out and see music this week, there's plenty of others worth mentioning. You have no excuses.

We got a chance to sit down with Kate Hathaway to talk about Hathways' show tomorrow night and their new release.

Legendary singer-songwriter John Prine comes to the Virginia Theatre on Friday night. 

Whatever you do, don't call them Thunderstruck. They are called Thundertruck, and they make their debut Thursday at The Brass Rail.

Pygmalion Music Festival Spring Show Series comes to a close with Murder By Death, New Ruins and Grandkids.

The legendary John Prine pays a visit to the Virginia Theater, some weird music provided by the Frankenstein Brothers, and a debut of a new local outfit hit C-U this week.

William Tyler made a stop at Indi Go on Friday and gave Champaign a taste of Nashville.

Murder By Death takes the stage at the Highdive tomorrow with New Ruins and Grandkids.