Interviews

In his new series, Casey explores the world of the DIY student music scene in C-U by getting up close and personal with some of the acts. 

In order to prep us for their Canopy show next week, Katie chats with Joe Hertler about how he and his Rainbow Seekers do everything from making stories into songs to dressing up like pterodactyls, and much more.

“The change you throw in the tip jar — regardless of what business it's in — is helping someone to buy groceries or pay for their kid's daycare.” Read more about a local barista who wanted to be a werewolf when she grew up. 

Sal chats with Kamila Glowacki of the group Nectar about the band's new EP, as well as some other projects she's involved in, ahead of several shows she's playing in the area over the next month.

We found this local maker who is producing excellent beard oils. Check out the interview and photos of Wolf's Mane. 

Tonight, the dark and dreamy electro-pop duo Phantogram is coming to The Canopy Club. In advance of their show, Austin spoke with them about their very first show, their writing process, and what's in a name. 

To prep us for his show tomorrow at Cowboy Monkey, Julia chats with Braid member Chris Broach about his new project, Sunset, and some of the huge life changes he's made recently.

A community fixture for over forty years, Jack Wallace is still as important to Urbana as ever. Publisher Seth Fein dives in and learns about what makes Strawberry Fields special, how his role at First Federal has grown, and the outlook on our community's economic viability. 

This Saturday, IMC Gallery will be hosting RESIST Art Show, inspired by the Women's March on Washington and created in solidarity with marginalized groups in our country and our community.