Champaign Is Also A Band

Sven chats with Ava (She/Her) Lou (She/Her) and Owen (He/Him) of Romantica about their song " Tales from Neptune " from their self titled EP Romantica, favorite house venues, what makes a good music scene, and their favorite non-musical things!  Cover Photo by: Jack Hsiao-Wecksler

Sven chats with Aly (She/Her) from Taurus Hate Club from EP78 about her new EP " Sharks in the Swimming Pool "    

Sven chats with ARTIST JOSA (He/Him) about his song "Meds," the CU music scene, and his favorite non-musical thing(s). ARTIST JOSA on Spotify Cover Photo taken by: https://www.instagram.com/justalittlefudge/

Sven chats with D. Rew (he/him) about his song " Be a Man ," the CU music scene, and his favorite non-musical thing(s).

Sven chats with Mousepad (He/Him) about his song " Fine for Now " off of the album " Right Person, Wrong Time ," favorite CU venues, what collaboration could mean to the music community, and his favorite non-musical things. Cover photo by Jake Futch

CW: Mentions Abuse, R*pe, and Violence Sven chats at a local DQ with Dorcus Withers (He/HIm) about his song "Mama's Song," forming a community, and his upcoming podcast "Peace Away From Home." Dorcus is interested in any collaborations you are interested in for music and podcasting.  If you would like to reach out to him, his email is dorcus224 (AT) gmail.com, feel free to also reach out through m...

Sven chats with ZENtheRapper (He/Him) about his song "According To Legend (feat. Mousepad)," the importance of a good open mic, what makes a good music scene, and his favorite non-musical thing. Photo by Tyleah Whitlow

Sven chats with Jamere XO (He/HIm) about his song "Envious," his favorite CU venues, and his favorite non-musical things.

In this bonus episode Sven chats with Cade Whitt (He/Him), Coggan Banerian (He/Him), Nick Riley (He/Him), and Roan O’Brien (He/HIm) of Manifest West about their new EP "Wright St." - Available now on all the streaming services https://linktr.ee/manifestwest

Sven chats with Matt and Claire of Meadowhawk about their piece " There and Back Again " off of their album " Keep It Up ," writing music for Contra Dance, and their favorite non-musical things. Urbana Country Dancers Recipe for Balsamic Pie

In this bonus episode Sven chats with Austin Parker (He/Him) of Mid Nite Leg about their new album " Losing the Luste r" - Available now on all the streaming services and on Bandcamp at: https://midniteleg.bandcamp.com/album/losing-the-luster

Sven meets up with Shannon Swords (He/Him) at HarshPro's (EP88) studio space "The Labrary" to talk about his song "Hell and High Water" off of the album "Depth," working with collaborators, and what's next in the future. DEPTH is now out on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2jygEPyD0QNgdJUcrJ2o2w?si=graIdHjQQbePKNjFRSK3og        

In this bonus episode Sven chats with Mike Carpenter (He/Him) ( EP37 ) of Decadents about their new album " Lost in Translation " - Available now on all the streaming services and on Bandcamp at: https://decadents.bandcamp.com/album/lost-in-translation

Sven chats with Robbie (He/HIm) and Chris (They/Them) about their song " Breathless " off of the album " Unfriendly Reminder "   SONG: Breathless ALBUM:   Unfriendly Reminder BAND: Rude Echoes Favorite treat: Mandarin Jarritos/Hi-Chews Photo credit: Marciel Shepard

Sven sits down with Clayton Burke Deering (He/Him) to chat about his song "Wild Thing," collaborating with Kenna Mae (EP13) , playing pedal steel in his solo project Neon Gravel, what makes a good music scene, and his favorite non-musical things. SONG: Wild Thing ALBUM: No Immediate Plans BANDS: The Fights , The Rebekah Songer Band , Tractor Kings , Cole Bridges & the Overpass , Emily Anne Ban...

Sven chats with Red (They/Them) and Grey (They/She) of Red's Head about their song "Glitch," creating a DIY venue, and their favorite non-musical things.  

Sven chats with Carrie (She/Her) & Liz (She/Her) about their song " Cheers to This ," the CU music scene, and their favorite non-musical things. SONG: Cheers to This ALBUM:   Merryann’s at Midnight BANDS: Carrie: none Liz: First Gig, Girls Rock, Poisoned Rationality Favorite treat: Carrie: unsweetened iced tea, caramel corn Liz: sprite or hot tea  Photo credit: Carrie

Sven chats with Clint (He/Him) and Chris (He/Him) of MOONSYDE about their song " IKKE! ," the race they feel like finishing, playing house shows, and their favorite non-musical things. SONG: IKKE! ALBUM: Single  BANDS: Clint:  Illini Contraband (cover band), performed locally on campus(Joe’s, Canopy Club, Wesley Church),  Noontime Performer at the Illini Union  Bandside UIUC (met other band member...

Sven chats with IamLostTwo (He/Him) about his song " Grounded ," creating a musical soundscape, being true to his sound, and his favorite non-musical thing. SONG: Grounded ALBUM:  Released as a Single BANDS: Half House Studios, Hip-Hop Collective UIUC/HIDEOUT, IamLostTwo independent artist Favorite treat: Earl Grey, Honey as sweetener  Photo credit: Lost and Grey Photography

Sven meets up with José Guzmán (He/Him) in the lobby at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts to talk about his composition "Holande Pa Uste" as performed by the UIUC Latin Jazz Ensemble, finding a musical connection with blending different Puerto Rican musical traditions as well as West African styles, and his favorite non-musical things.   José is running the 2023 Chicago Marathon for h...

Sven chats with Jules Rose (She/Her/They/Them) about her song " Run " off of her album " One Year ," working with Half House Studios (BEP25) , we talk about her first performances, the CU music scene, and her favorite non-musical thing. SONG: Run ALBUM: One Year Favorite treat: Black Coffee/Uncrusables Photo credit: MacKenzie Archibald

Sven chats with YJ (They/Them) about their song "I-57," some local shoutouts, acting, and their favorite non-musical thing   SONG: I-57 ALBUM:  Unreleased Favorite treat: Salami Photo credit: Kati Yau

Sven zooms with Jon Ginoli (He/Him) of The Outnumbered and Pansy Division to talk about his song " Tell Me What's Wrong " from their 1987 album " Work... Buy... Die ," the CU music scene back in the 80's, following your ambition, and other memories from back in the day. SONG: Tell Me What’s Wrong ALBUM:   Work… Buy… Die BANDS: The Outnumbered , Pansy Division Photo credit: selfie

Sven chats with James Karavites (He/Him) BKA Apollo K about his song "When September Comes " SONG: When September Comes ALBUM: Single BANDS: Vinylsides, Blues Lawyer Junior Favorite treat: Orange Crush Photo credit: Gregory Karavites  

Sven chats with Genaro Jr. (He/Him) (EP96) , JRjoos (He/Him) and Matthew (He/They) from HIDEOUT (FKA: Hip-Hop Collective) as they talk about the creation of HIDEOUT, their recording and album creation, and future plans for HIDEOUT. If you're interested in joining HIDEOUT check them out on Insta and send them a DM: https://www.instagram.com/hideout.hhc/ Check out their most recent release "FOUND FO...