Previews

Jim Cicero of Light Pollution discusses the freedom and the constraints that come with being a band on the verge.

They’ve survived a tornado in New York and didn’t even blink. Cristy catches up with Nikki Darlin in advance of their IMC gig Thursday.

of Montreal frontman Kevin Barnes on studio production, politics, album artwork, and the group’s infamous live performances

It’s maybe the best week of music that C-U’s ever seen, and John’s here to help you sort out the first two days of Pygmalion.

We kick off our Pygmalion coverage by speaking with the woman many, many people consider to be the most interesting and exciting musician in America right now.

It’s a busy weekend, but make sure you carve out enough time to see the latest entry in the Unreliable Bestiary series (for FREE!).

Don’t be bashful with your inner artist; this weekend marks the Grand Opening of Art Coop’s new space in Lincoln Square. You should be there.

Next week, the second annual Folk and Roots Fest will turn downtown Urbana into a world-class backyard jam session.

The ridiculously talented jazz-funk-jam supergroup is coming to the Canopy Club tonight. What do you mean, you don’t already have tickets?