Champaign Is Also A Band

In this episode Sven zooms with Lola Honeye about her favorite song: "Dreams." Find out how this song got started, her favorite place to sing, and why tacos are the greatest.  SONG: Dreams Sofar Sounds Video of Dreams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rkczp0UFbhc BANDS: New Souls , Mother Nature , Restore, Code Red, Unfamiliar Vibes, Affinity FAVORITE TREAT: Peach Tea (HOT), Rainbow Goldfish Photo...

CW:  anxiety and mental health Even in the middle of a pandemic, music is still happening and being released.  Sven zooms with former guest Chase Scott (EP38) of Chase Baby & Trouble Chasin' to talk about releasing an album in the middle of a pandemic and what goes into each of the four songs on his EP. Today (August 28th) Chase Baby released "The Dissociation EP"  You can find it here on all plat...

Even in the middle of a pandemic, music is still happening and being recorded.  Sven zooms with former guest Mike Carpenter (EP37) of Decadents and the podcast "The 200 Level" to talk about making an album in the middle of a pandemic, recording partially at Perennial Sound Studio with Ryan Groff (EP35) and the challenges of staying true to the band's sound, but at the same time exploring new sound...

Sven zooms with Karena Tse about her song "New Blue Rollerblades." Tune in to find out if there were "new blue rollerblades," Sven's theory about buses, and Karena's favorite non-musical things...    SONG: New Blue Rollerblades ALBUM: (unreleased) BANDS: Karena Tse (Solo) FAVORITE TREAT: Strawberry Popsicles , Hot Milk Tea Photo Credit: Karena’s mom   Refs:   Beats by Jay Kim Anika Emily ( Music )...

SONG TEMPORARILY REMOVED (SAMPLES) In this episode Sven talks to Dom aka Soul Savage about the song "Breaking The Mold." Find out about his nickname... Getting started... taking chances and the how our past makes us stronger. SONG: Breaking the Mold ALBUM: Single BANDS: aka SOUL SAVAGE , Collective: The Ideal Spot FAVORITE TREATS: mango bubble tea , green tea mochi ,  root beer , hot cheetos . REF...

Sven Zooms with Bardo and James Treichler to talk about the song " Tranquila (feat. Jazz Lisette.) " How did Bardo and James meet? Find out how their first performance together went and find out what what Bardo and James' favorite non-musical things are...  SONG: Tranquila (feat. Jazz Lisette.) ALBUM: Single (Album in the works) BANDS: Bardo: Black Cotton James: Turbo Pascal , Crazy Marvin, Sangam...

Excerpt of interview for Episode 42 with Reginald Chapman. 

Sven Zooms with Dr. Reginald Chapman Jr . We talk about writing, arranging, the Champaign-Urbana scene, being a musician in NY, and the best way to propose... maybe.  SONG: Hoodie ALBUM: Prototype BANDS: UTV. Chamber, Trio Of Justice , No BS Brass , Foxygen (+ Vid playing on Conan ), The Mountain Goats , Pressure Fit , Lucky Chops , Champaign bands: Recorded and performed with: Rebecca Rego and th...

Thank you everyone for listening to the show! The Little SIPS are done... for now... but regular episodes are still coming.  Tune in June 12th for Episode 42! If you feel like supporting my favorite charity; Imerman Angels , check out my compilation of CU Musicians: Crumpled Piece of Yellow Paper (Vol. I) ALL PROCEEDS GO RIGHT TO Imerman Angels: https://champaignisalsoaband.bandcamp.com/album/crum...

Link to Neoga Blacksmith Bandcamp: https://neogablacksmith.bandcamp.com/ Link to Video for "Livery Stables": https://www.facebook.com/86729006842/videos/194284988335113/ Link to Hogchute Bandcamp: https://hogchute.bandcamp.com/ Link to Episode 34: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-34-brad-olson-of-neoga-blacksmith-formaldehyde/

Link to Toxicidal Bandcamp: https://toxicidal.bandcamp.com Link to Not For the Faint of Heart: https://nftfoh.bandcamp.com/ Link to Episode 30: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-30-dan-and-austin-of-not-for-the-faint-of-heart-gun-to-your-head/

Link to Aditya Kashyap Bandcamp: https://adityakashyap.bandcamp.com/album/onyx Link to The Data Waves Bandcamp: https://thedatawaves.bandcamp.com/ Link to Episode 40: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-40-aditya-kashyap-of-data-waves-day-after-day/

Link to The Autocorrect Bandcamp: https://theautocorrect.bandcamp.com/ Link to Episode 23: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-23-rex-and-richard-of-the-autocorrect-singularity/

Link to FB event page for May 27th live stream concert with V.V. Lightbody: https://www.facebook.com/events/264151251398368/ Link to tickets: HERE Link to V.V.Lightbody's Bandcamp page: https://vvlightbody.bandcamp.com Link to Grandkids Bandcamp page: https://grandkidsmusic.bandcamp.com/ Link to Episode 14: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-14-vivian-mcconnell-maja/

Link to Knuxville Records: https://knucksvillerecords666.bandcamp.com/ Link to episode 30: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-30-dan-and-austin-of-not-for-the-faint-of-heart-gun-to-your-head/

Link to Maps of the Midwest Bandcamp: https://mapsofthemidwest.bandcamp.com/ Link to The Duke of Uke and His Novelty Orchestra Bandcamp: https://dukeofukeandhisnoveltyorchestra.bandcamp.com/ Link to Episode 32: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-31-taylor-loveall-and-sarah-cramer-of-maps-of-the-midwest-painted-trains/

Sven gives OTNES (They/She) a call to talk about their song "Aperture," constructing their songs, memories of the CU scene, dancing in a skeleton costume, and their recent application to astronaut school.  One of these things are false, tune in to find out which one. SONG: Aperture ALBUM: Aperture Single BANDS: Tara Terra , BOYCUT , Moon Mouth , OTNES Favorite treats: Starbucks Blonde Doubleshot o...

Link to 12db/oct Bandcamp: https://12dboct.bandcamp.com/ Link to episode 3: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-3-constantin-roman-of-edict-of-milan-servitude-exploration-reprise/

Link to From Circumstances: https://fromcircumstances.com/ Link to Episode 23: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-23-rex-and-richard-of-the-autocorrect-singularity/

Link to CJ Run bandcamp: https://runsworld.bandcamp.com/ Link to episode 17: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-17-cj-run-indigo/

Link to Anika Emily Bandcamp: https://perimeterroad.bandcamp.com/track/finish-line Link to Episode 39: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-39-anika-emily-finish-line/

Link to Prevalence Bandcamp: https://prevalence.bandcamp.com/ Link to Shouting Match Bandcamp: https://shoutingmatch.bandcamp.com/ Link to Episode 11: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-11-drake-maxon-of-shouting-match-strangers/

Link to Maps of the Midwest Bandcamp: https://mapsofthemidwest.bandcamp.com/ Link to Episode 32: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-31-taylor-loveall-and-sarah-cramer-of-maps-of-the-midwest-painted-trains/

Link to Of Course You Realize Bandcamp: https://ofcourseyourealize.bandcamp.com/ Link to Episode 27: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-27-karthik-kakarala-albedo/ Link to Episode 27 Part 2 Excerpt: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-27-karthik-kakarala-part-2-the-bonus-convo/

Link to The Dawn Patrol Bandcamp: https://thedawnpatrol.bandcamp.com Link to Episode 29: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-28-anka-radley-clockwork-owl-platos-cave/