Music

Sevendust will be coming through Champaign-Urbana on Thursday, but is it worth your time?

RJD2, The Antlers, Gazelle (featuring former members of HUM and Absinthe Blind) and Autolux are among a couple dozen bands that were announced this morning for the September festival’s lineup.

This week brings yet another Jack White project to the forefront, amongst other releases that The Parasolorians are happy to let you in on.

For Zack, going to Bonnaroo is like trying to relax in a pool of porcupine needles. But after hearing The Low Anthem’s sophomore effort, he might’ve been willing to lay through it.

Melodic local quartet Sangamon had a busy weekend, and now they’re playing a radio show tonight. Hear what these rivermen have to say.

Eric had Datagun all to himself on Saturday night, but he would have gladly shared given the opportunity.

The summer lull continues, but take a few of these capsules and call us in the morning. Or don’t. It matters not.

They’re not afro-dance or a jam band, but Datagun is ready to blow minds Saturday at the Canopy Club.

If you don’t find anything spectacular in the ways of new releases this week, The Exilers have a compilation or two for you and yours.

Steve Meadows is on WEFT Sessions tonight, and he talks about playing a mix of originals and covers, both solo and with several different bands.

Things are a little slow around town until Saturday, when everybody and their brother is having a CD release party.

There are five bands playing at the Canopy Club tonight, two of which you may have never heard of. Ryan introduces you to Detroit’s Prussia.

Take it from The Parasolorians — this light week in new releases is chock fulla gold if you dig for it.

Will tackles new albums from Regina Spektor, Black Eyed Peas, and The Mars Volta and finds something to like about all three.

The Horse’s Ha struggled to stand out on Saturday night, as their acoustic sound wasn’t built to overcome a noisy, disinterested crowd.

This week, you can start celebrating our birthday before the 4th with some great shows and a 10-year anniversary party at one of the best venues around.

Fun-loving punk duo The Villens are on WEFT Sessions tonight, and you have John Stamos to thank for the opportunity to listen.

Chicago’s Janet Bean is coming to the Cowboy Monkey tomorrow night with her new band, The Horse’s Ha. Brenda talks to her about broken air conditioning, assimilating different musical styles, and advice for young women musicians.

Larry Gates owes Sam Lowry a shot and a beer, and Sam’s hoping Larry pays up at Mike ‘n Molly’s tonight at 9 p.m.

This week, The Exilers run down what’s new, what’s new but old, and what’s on the record store stereo.

Good Night and Good Morning close out a busy weekend with an appearance on WEFT Sessions tonight.

Summer in C-U moves along with show after radical show. Don’t believe us? We dare you to click that shit.

The band rocked, but the audience was less than enthusiastic Wednesday night at the Highdive. What’s a mosher to do?

World’s First Flying Machine is back in action this Saturday at Canopy with a new violinist in tow. Ben Campbell stops by to talk about summer and winter music.

This week, a slew of releases from down under in NZ, some local love for You & Yourn, and a Top Ten list that was actually updated.

If you like kitschy horrorbilly, head on down to the Highdive tomorrow night for The CreepShow.

Farmer City’s finest, The Jips, take WEFT Sessions by storm tonight. Get to know the Battle of the Bands winners.

This week you can catch Dottie & the Rail in an unusual setting (for them), some creepy punk rock from Canada, and a little chamber-pop from Belgium.

Starlight Mints are coming to Highdive tonight in support of their new album. Andy Nunez spoke to us about running his own venue and touring with daughter in tow.

The Parasolorians report on what’s new, what’s good on vinyl, what they’re listening to, and since certain other mags won’t publish it anymore, the Top Ten sellers.

A review from Monday’s Morgan Orion and Your Yellow Dress house party.

The “utter lack of decent rock music” in Champaign-Urbana brought Man Made Blast into being, and they’re ready to share their work on WEFT Sessions tonight.

Local anti-folkie Morgan Orion has a busy summer ahead, between his tour, a new album and getting the Litterbox Collective off the ground.

This week brings jazz at Canopy, OKC crazies to the Highdive, and a label showcase to Mike ‘N Molly’s. Love that summer time in Champaign-Urbana.

Four acoustic bands played on Tuesday night, each with a different take. Ryan gives you the inside scoop on how it went.

Smile Politely is your first source to find out who’s been added to Pygmalion Music Festival; click for today’s announcements, and check the SPlog later in the week for more additions.

Nick Brown’s headed back to jolly old England in a month or so, but he’s playing WEFT Sessions in the meantime.

Summer Session I means less shows and less options, but that doesn’t mean we’re without good ones. Smile Politely is throwing down again, Tuesday night at The Iron Post.

Jay Bennett had a profound impact on Champaign-Urbana. Here are the reflections of a few locals who knew him.

Doug shares the fruits of his recent crate-digging labor in this mp3-heavy post.

Summer Camp Festival is about more than the music, man. Carlye breaks it down into music, lifestyle, and campground reviews.

Kilroy et al spent a week on the road in the great Midwest. Here is Day 1 and 2 in the account of his travels.

My Werewolf Diary, Constant Velocity, and Common Loon brought out the best in each other Saturday night, and Ryan has a full report.

Brandon T.’s Beat Kitchen and Hopewell highlight what is supposed to be a slow week for music.

Urbana resident Jay Bennett, a ferocious talent on the guitar and a wonderful musician, has passed away.

Poster Kids Rick Valentin and Rose Marshack spin some local music from the late ’80s in this podcast preview of the upcoming Play or Pose reunion show, featuring The Outnumbered, Lonely Trailer, Cowboy X, and the Kids.

Bloomington’s Constant Velocity is playing a top-notch bill at Bentley’s on Saturday with My Werewolf Diary and Common Loon. We chat with CV’s Alex Smith.

Summer Camp Music Festival is descending on downstate Illinois once again. Carlye explains why it will ride out the currently bursting festival bubble: intimacy.