Champaign Is Also A Band

Sven chats with Deane Geiken (He/Him) and Adam Porter (He/Him) ( EP26 ) about the upcoming Perimeter Road Music Festival May 7th, 2022 at Parkland College Parkland College (Lot B1) 2400 W. Bradley Ave Champaign IL,61821 Contact Info: Email: perimeterroad@gmail.com Phone: 217-373-3790 Lineup: noon Anika Emily ( EP39 ) 1pm Disaster Kid 2pm Melvin Knight ( EP7 ) 3pm Ashland 4pm Moe Pesci 5pm Modern D...

Sven chats with Luna (They/Them) of The Latex Figure about their song " Spiders In Your Head " SONG: Spiders In Your Head ALBUM:  Single BANDS: Orator, Cosmic Lung, Fall Afternoon, T he Latex Figure . Favorite Treat: All things coffee and cold slices of fresh pineapple. Photo Credit: Veronica Mullen

On a cold February day Sven met up with DB in downtown Champaign at Guidos to chat about his song "EOTA."   SONG: EOTA (Prod. By HouseInTheHillz & Juko) ALBUM:  Vitamin DB Favorite Treat: Cranberry Juice or Orange Juice  

Sven chats with Andy & Tristan of Boxcar Graffiti about their song "Blind," where the name Boxcar Graffiti comes from, and what is the most important part of a good music scene. SONG: Blind ALBUM: Single BANDS: Tristan: Paint the Sky, Mousefight, Tristan Lake and the Chromatic Black, and Boxcar Graffit Andy:  Belladonna, Side Show Freaks and 10 Pounds Twisted Favorite treats : Coffee or Tea Ph...

Sven sips some gin and chats with Don and Sticks of Bristle about their song " Magic Shoes ," dearly departed venues, and some of their favorite non-musical things.   SONG: Magic Shoes ALBUM: invitation           BANDS: Sticks:   Bands:  Lou Miami And The Kozmetix , King Moon Razer, Creeps In Exile, Super Friends, White Trash Debutantes, and Bristle Don:  Bands: Hushtower, Terminus Victor, Social...

Sven pours a Buffalo Trace Bourbon on the rocks and settles down to chat with Carrie Chandler of The Bashful Youngens about her song "I Would."   We also talk about the Rose Bowl Tavern , Girls Rock C-U , and a few of her favorite non-musical things. Carrie Chandler (she/her/hers) SONG: I Would ALBUM:  Inflorescent      BANDS: Johnnie Mae (super long time ago), The Bashful Youngens , Dearie , Solo...

Part 2 is all about all the extra things Brandon and Sven talked about.  Cover Photo by: Kelly White

Sven chats with Brandon T. Washington (He/Him) of Temple of Low Men to talk about his song "Languid," his early performances in CU, and why he loves detective novels. SONG: Languid ALBUM: Degree of Slither BANDS: Soulstice (92-97) Funky Butt Drum Club (98-00) Temple Of Low Men (01-05) Solo artist (92-Present) Beat Kitchen (02-present, sporadically) New Souls (2015-Present) Favorite Treat: Grapefru...

Sven chats with Alyssa about her song "Old Enough," after recording it in the studio.  Hear what makes a great music scene, her favorite CU venues, and a perfect local musician lineup. SONG: Old Enough ALBUM: Single BANDS: Solo Favorite Treat: Coffee Milk Tea with boba, from Bearology Baby Dills (Mt. Olive) Cover photo by: Mayil  ( https://www.instagram.com/hell_tek_productions/ )  

Sven chats with Elliott and Mina of Long Birds about their song " Driving to Rapid City ," finding the Easter egg in the music video, running the Birdhouse DIY house venue in Champaign, and maybe a few non-musical favorite things.   SONG: Driving to Rapid City ALBUM: I Had A Dream I Was Skateboarding BANDS: Elliott: Ghoul Jr. Favorite Treat: Sprite/Orange Soda Photo Credit:   Adrian Medriano

Sven chats with Aaron Short of The Bashful Youngens about his song "Tennessee," meeting Carrie, the CU music Scene, and his favorite non-musical things. SONG: Tennessee ALBUM: Inflorescent   BANDS: The Bashful Youngens Favorite Treat: Bell’s Light Hearted Ale and Double Tree Hotel Chocolate Chip Cookie [Recipe] Photo Credit:   Anna Longworth Photography

Find the November 27 Rap Battle and other battles here: http://bit.lyiBattleTV-BlackMage Sven chats with Black Mage about rap battles, strategies, inspiration, roots of the name Black Mage, and his favorite non-musical things. SONG: Lexx Luthor vs. Black Mage (November 27, 2021) BANDS/Groups: Rogue Tendency Favorite Treats: Squirt, Cranberry Juice, Butterscotch, and Hamburgers  

Sven talks with Jake Fava of Booth Blues about his song "Father's Day," his favorite CU venue, making open mics happen over zoom, and his favorite non-"Musical" thing.  OPEN JAM happening every other Tuesday at the Canopy Club: https://www.facebook.com/events/250617263661984 SONG: Father’s Day ALBUM: Something New (LP) BANDS: Booth Blues , Anika Emily ( EP39 ), The E Wing Brass Band Favorite Treat...

Sven meets up with The Letter L Beats to chat about his beat "Joey," creating the "Illini Anthem," teaching folks how to make beats, and his favorite non-musical thing.   SONG: Joey beat BANDS: Jarrel Young ( EP57 ), Yuneer Gainz , Greg Whiskey , Lil Doug Favorite Treat: Hummus and Chips Photo Credit:   Boots Howard    

Sven meets up with Sunny Ture in his Temple Studio to talk about his song "Vacation" off of the album "Hotline," the therapy that comes from creating, how the Push(soul) Collective began, and his favorite non-musical thing(s).  SONG: Vacation ALBUM: Hotline (Sunny Ture & Solomon Grunge) Released 4/15/21 BANDS: Push(soul) Hip Hop Collective , Colabs with Kelvah , Kivon Redd Favorite Treat: Grip...

Sven sits down on the steps of the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts to chat with Jennelle Orcherton, Artistic Director of the CU Jazz Festival.  (October 14th-17th, 2021) They talk about how the CU Jazz Fest, looking towards the future, and ideas about what makes a good musical community.   Schedule: (https://cujazzfest.wixsite.com/cujazzfest) Thur Oct 14- Opening Night Party @ 111 N. Broad...

Sven chats with Vincent Aguilar over some Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Diet Coke about his song " Emma Lee ," running a DIY venue, why you need a corgi, and of course tattoos! SONG: Emma Lee ALBUM: Emma Lee b/w Later BANDS: Urban Sprawl, The RISK, The Night Brigade, Vincent Aguilar (acoustic singer-songwriter/“folk-punk” project), Sweater Weather [IL ], Horrible Things, Pressure Eyes, In Prose,...

Sven chats with Charlie Harris, Co-Owner of the Rose Bowl Tavern on his porch on a warm August afternoon in Urbana.  

Sven sits down in the studio with Dada Veda to talk about his song " We Don't Need No Corporations, Do We? " We talk about learning the guitar, his passion for Yoga, writing, and cooperative economics.   Check out his podcasts mentioned in the episode: www.dharmacast.com for spiritual/yoga podcasts http://proutalliance.org/proutrev/ for social podcasts   SONG: We Don't Need No Corporations, Do We?...

On this anniversary of the release of "Let It Ride" we are releasing the unedited version of the interview with Angie Heaton with a short interview with Kurt Bielema (EP68) about recording "Let It Ride" how Kurt met Angie, and a story or two.  Angie left for Heaven's state line in October of 2020 and I know I have not been the same. Thank you Angie for being in my life, -Sven

Sven chats with Humbly G about his song " Wake Up ," creating creative spaces, teaching at ISYM, and his favorite non-musical thing. SONG: Wake Up ALBUM: Released as a Single BANDS: Brokeshade, Suspicious Activity, Ladderfight, Jam Band (Equador) Catellus & CO., Rogue Tendency , Smoke in Space , Humbly G Favorite Treat: Chocolate

Sven sits down on a cicada filled evening to chat with Kurt Bielema to talk about his song "Loving Revival," all of the references (maybe not all) to other songs and bands, and deciding whether there should be an instrumental part HERE... (Answer: ALWAYS) SONG: Loving Revival ALBUM: SPACE BANDS: Solo, Angie Heaton & the Gentle Tamers June & the Exit Wounds , Martymitego Favorite Treat: Ginger Ale,...

Sven chats with Emily Antonacci over some apple juice and tiramisu to talk about her song "Melt." If you'd like some lessons or consultation in person or virtual with Emily you can contact them here: emilyeantonacci@gmail.com SONG:   Melt ALBUM: Living Room EP BANDS: Solo Favorite Treat: Apple Juice and Tiramisu Photo Credit: Caspian Voss

Sven sits down with Cameron of Extremely Mundane to talk about her song "I Can't Take More of It, " great things that make a good scene, and her favorite non-musical thing. SONG: i can’t take more of it ALBUM: Single BANDS: Extremely Mundane Favorite Treat: Fresh fruit (berries, pineapple, etc...) Photo Credit:  Patrick Feltes

In this weeks episode sven sits down with Haki and a Woodford's Reserve on the rocks to talk about his song Caffeine & Green, what makes a good community, and Haki's favorite non-musical things. SONG: Caffeine & Green ALBUM: Single / Far From Home (Unreleased) BANDS: Haki N ‘M Favorite Treat: Woodford Reserve on the rocks Photo Credit: Peace