Champaign Is Also A Band

Link to Chickadee Sermon: https://www.facebook.com/thechickadeesermon/ Link to Sunshine Daydream: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineDaydreamMusic/ Link to Episode 36 with Olivia: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-36-olivia-tasch-of-the-chickadee-sermon-town-to-town/

Link to Primitive Lights Bandcamp: https://primitivelights.bandcamp.com/ Link to Episode 10 with Tim: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-10-tim-mcgee-of-primitive-lights-funeral-attire/

Link to Zoe's Senior recital : https://facebook.com/events/s/zoes-senior-jazz-piano-recital/183668892943128/?ti=icl Link to her work as Zzo: https://therealzzo.bandcamp.com/ Link to EPISODE 15: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-15-zoe-willott-of-zzo-steal-the-show/

Sven pulls up a chair to chat with Anika Emily about her favorite song " Finish Line ." We talk about songwriting, open mics, a tattoo, and kittens! SONG: Finish Line ALBUM: Perimeter Road Studio Singles BANDS: Solo, but briefly Pop Punk Band: Free Fall Out Boy Concert Favorite treat: Coffee Photo credit: Andrew John REFS: Harmony Improvisation Capo Open Chord Barre Chord Keys Head Voice Chest Voi...

CW:  anxiety, mental health, and mention of suicide *Updated version of song that has cleared samples* In this episode Sven interviews Chase Scott about his song " Fuck ." We talk about panic attacks, Chase's first big shot, and The Instant Pot. So grab your Playskool cassette player, grab your favorite Onyx tape, pretend it's not "Bacdafucup" and sip on some kombutcha as we talk about life and hi...

Even though my guest Mike Carpenter would rather be lonely he was willing to chat with me about his song "I'd Rather Be Lonely, " being in a band in high school, creating the perfect set list, audiences, and his favorite non-musical thing. Grab yourself a Captain and Diet and settle down for CU music insight 18 years in the making.    SONG: I'd Rather Be Lonely ALBUM: Elegantly Wasted (Re-released...

**LINK TO DONATE TO GIRLS ROCK C-U** Sven settles down to talk with Olivia Tasch about the song Town to Town.  We discuss the existence of "Comfort Folk" as a genre (briefly), gush over the amazing campers at last year's Girls Rock C-U Camp, sip coffee, and nibble on chocolate... all while Erin Valle ( ciLiving.tv ) shoots B roll. SONG: Town to Town [Spotify] ALBUM: Town to Town [Spotify] BANDS: T...

Sven takes the pod on the road and chats with Ryan Groff in his Perennial Sound Studio . We talk about the song: Turn It On off the album A Life In the 21st Century. We sip on Oat Milk Harvest Moons from Avionics , talk about getting political, and Ryan reveals who Elsinore will be at The Great Cover Up February 14th, 2020.  Listen all the way to the end to hear the big reveal!!!! SONG: Turn It On...

CW: Substance Abuse Ep 34: Part 2 (the excerpt) Sometimes interviews go in a different direction and don't necessarily fit with a regular episode.  This excerpt from my January 4th interview with Brad Olson where we talk about Kyle and his passing. I (sven) didn't know Kyle, but after hearing all of the great things about him. I really wish that I had. Fortunately, he has friends that will always...

Grab yourself a Bud and settle in for a chat about writing lyrics, raising the dead, longing, and finding a place where your music can find a home. Brad Olson, founder of the Hogchute Opry (bonus Ep. 1) tells me about his song " Formaldehyde " off the album " Piasa " by Neoga Blacksmith . SONG: Formaldehyde ALBUM:  Piasa BANDS: Neoga Blacksmith , Primitive Lights , Vestiges , Waterfowl Favorite tr...

Sven takes 5 and sips Pinot Noir with Holly Monet as they talk about the song "Flight of the Bodhi," smell the locally grown wildflowers, and declare "That's not fog!" SONG: Flight of the Bodhi ALBUM:  Unreleased BANDS: The Merry Travelers (2016-present) Rainbow Flag (acoustic folk duo with Rachael Wilson, 2014-2017) Favorite treats: Drink: Red Wine// Treat: Take 5 Photo credit: Holly Monet Refs:...

Sven enjoys a Little Kings Cream Ale and a Snicker-doodle blizard with the newly formed Maps of the Midwest : Sarah Cramer and Taylor Loveall.  We talk about the song "Painted Trains" which was recorded live in the Blue Box Studio. SONG: Painted Trains ALBUM: Unreleased  BANDS: Taylor: Bright Blue Mourning and Taylor Loveall (Solo) Sarah: Duke of Uke and His Novelty Orchestra , Dollypop, Relevator...

Sven grabs a slice of berry pie and hunkers down for a conversation with Tom Duggan about his song "Rituals" as recorded by the band Vestiges . We talk about free writing, finding treasures, and the origins of Hand Sandwich Records.  SONG: Rituals ALBUM: World Tour EP BANDS: Smoke Aggression, Wasteoid Workforce,  Patriot Patrol ,  The Uncreatures ,  Eternal Mirrors ,  Crystal Warlock ,  Conroy Wol...

Sven chats with Austin Yancy and Dan Wachtel from the band Not for the Faint of Heart about their song "Gun To Your Head." We pop the Skittles and chug the Fitz's in this sometimes serious - sometimes lighthearted - all honest pod about taking chances, loving metal, Metallica, dropped A tuning , Metallica, being called a doodoo head, Metallica, rippin' sweet clappers at a cooler, and did I mention...

With a bit of satire and whimsy, Sven sits down with Anka Radley of Clockwork Owl to talk about her song "Plato's Cave" recorded in the Blue Box Studio. We talk philosophy, analogies, performing live, and her love of the CU DIY music scene. SONG: Plato's Cave ALBUM: Unreleased FAVORITE Treats: Hot Chocolate & Fresh Fruit Photo: Ash Stahulak REFS: Plato's Cave Hotel California Elliot Smith Betw...

Sven sits down with Neil Yeager of Sunwise to talk about his song " Sophie " off the EP: " Something Happened Here, Once ." We talk about Sophie Scholl and the " White Rose ," Midwestern nice, and the ever evolution of the Champaign-Urbana music scene.   SONG: Sophie ALBUM: Something Happened Here, Once BANDS: Devildogs, Lil Nathan Jr., jigGsaw, Johnnyork , Withershins , and now Sunwise Favorite T...

CW: Reference to Suicide Part 2 (the excerpt) Sometimes interviews go in a different direction and don't necessarily fit with a regular episode.  This excerpt from my September 29th interview with Karthik needed a space.  This part 2 meant a ton to me and reminded me why I keep doing this podcast.  Karthik, thank you for sharing you.   Refs:  Ten Grand (info and music links) Ten Grand (Band Blog)...

Sven sits down with Karthik to talk about his song "Albedo," what makes up public venue, "infiltrating the scene," and his favorite non-musical thing. Stay tuned to the very end to hear what it will sound like when Karthik's pedals become self-aware...  SONG: Albedo ALBUM: Unreleased BANDS: Pizza Party at... Wicker Event, Of Course You Realize... Solar Shadows, Karthik Kakarala, Kakarala Ensemble,...

Sven met up with Activator Magazine's Co-Founders Joseph Copley and Scott Faingold at Dumb Records in Springfield, IL. to talk about Activator Magazine, it's beginnings, growth, surprises, and a little about Springfield's music scene.    REFS: ACTIVATOR Magazine Dumb Records Solution Printing Looming Jon Spencer Flipper Christine Pallon ( Spandrels , La Louve , Carly Beth ) Girls Rock C-U Kate Lai...

Sven chats with Adam Porter of Wingclipper to talk about his song Ghost Dance.  Find out what all the bright lights in the sky are, is Godzilla really a bad guy, and what amazing musical things are going on at Parkland College ! SONG:   Ghost Dance ALBUM: Secrets of the Stars BANDS: Mutual Concepts , Wingclipper , Faded Black T-Shirt Favorite Thing: Black Coffee and Berry Pie Photo by: Andrew Wane...

Pull up a chair, crack open a Stag, lean back, and open your ear holes. Sven interviews Cole Bridges about his song "Never Been Dirty." Find out if there is a metal detector, why you should go on tour, and learning to not be held back by your past. SONG:  Never Been Dirty ALBUM: (unreleased) BANDS: Since moving to Champaign/Urbana: My Brother, Harrison / Elsinore / The Annas / The Fights / Primiti...

Sven chats with Gatson about his song "Draft Day Prelude" and the upcoming album "Draft Day." We talk about giving up, finding our purpose, and how to truly be successful. Find GATSON on Spotify Gatson's Draft Day album drops October 4th on all the streaming platforms. Refs: Soul Professa (Draft Day Producer) Johnny 'MME' Barber (Mix and Master - Draft Day) Blessed to Become a Blessing A3C Festiva...

Sven sits down to talk to Rex and Richard of The Autocorrect to talk about their song "Singularity" off the album "Come See the Future." We discuss the pros and cons of dating an artificial intelligence, why Fred is the best cat ever, and the best technique for roasting marshmallows over a cleansing flame.... 01010011 01101001 01101110 01100111 01110101 01101100 01100001 01110010 01101001 01110100...

Sven talks to Angie Heaton about her song: " It's Easier When You're Here " off the album " Let It Ride ." We talk about death, crushes, and getting crushed to death. Photo Credit: Jim Heaton SONG: It’s Easier When You’re Here ALBUM: Let It Ride BANDS: 40 Daze, Elysian Fields, Cat Gut, Some band in a guy’s basement, So few bullets, Corndolly , Liquorette, Tractor Kings , Angie Heaton and the Gentl...

In this episode Sven sips the darkest of coffees and talks to Colleen of Warm Darn about her song “YouTube Tutorial” off the album “ word search .” We talk about her writing process, why Ableton is pure witchcraft, and her favorite non-musical thing. (Ableton, please sponsor Warm Darn) SONG: Youtube Tutorial ALBUM: word search BANDS:  Warm Darn , Gogetum , and President’s Select FAVORITE THING:  C...