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PODCAST

Champaign Is Also A Band

Blue Box Studio

One songwriter, one song. Podcast about stories & songs of Champaign-Urbana music. In each episode Sven sits down with a person from the C-U music scene to hear the story & the background of a favorite song they’ve written.

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All Episodes

23:42

Bonus Episode 14: "Summer Child EP" - Music in the...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2021/06/18

Even in the middle of a pandemic, music is still happening and being recorded. Sven zooms with former guest Melvin Knight from EP7 about his new EP: "Summer Child" - Released 6/10/2021 EP Cover Art Photo by: Jules A. Graham EP Cover Art Design by: Melvin Knight

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01:00:32

Episode 63 - Kevin Miller AKA DJ Belly "Don't Lie"

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2021/06/11

It's a return to the Blue Box Studio! Sven and DJ Belly are both vaccinated so the first interview in the studio in over a year is here! Sven chats with about his unreleased song "Don't Lie" over some croissants and iced coffee from Flying Machine Avionics. Hear about writing music in a snow storm, surviving during a pandemic, and which video game has the best soundtrack.... SONG: Don’t Lie ALBUM: Unreleased BANDS: DJ Belly Favorite Treat: Iced Coffee/Butter Croissant Photo Credit: Kelsey

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01:25:47

Bonus Episode 13: Sven Gets Interviewed

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2021/06/08

Anka (EP29) from The Dawn Patrol interviews sven about his song "Just Another Day" and asks your submitted questions. ****Angie Heaton & the Fights 2019 performance at Hogchute HERE!*** REFS: Melody EP16 This is a Stickup! [Band] NFTFOH Thotcrime August Strindburg Henrik Ibsen Andy Samberg Bob Dylan Conor Oberst Bright Eyes [Band] Mark Lanegan We are Family BEP3 Damian Duffy Hates Everything After Dark Wake Up Sheeple Podcast lovenloops EP56 Elizabeth Majerus EP1 Sarah and Taylor EP32 My

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15:41

Bonus Episode 12: "Streetlights" - Music in the time...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2021/06/04

Even in the middle of a pandemic, music is still happening and being recorded. Sven zooms with former guests Sarah and Taylor from EP32 about their new Maps of the Midwest single: "Streetlights." Released today 6/4/2021! Streetlights [Video] Girl in the War [Video] Proceeds from sales will go to the National Runaway Safeline Photo by: Maddie Skelley

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29:57

Episode 62 - Taran Joseph Perry of CLINICALLY ILL ...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2021/05/28

Sven zooms with Taran to talk about his song "ATTENTION," his favorite CU venue, and his favorite non-musical things. SONG: ATTENTION ALBUM: Single BANDS: Clinically ILL Favorite Treat: Monster, Pringles REFS The Purge Austin (EP30) Not for the Faint of Heart The Contract [Song] Metalhead Heavy Metal Murder Murder [Video] Horror Rap [Genre] Serial Killer Satanic Panic (SRA) *Content Warning* Wes Craven Venereal Independent Media Center (IMC) [Venue] Diss Tracks Rock Rage Interview (Radio

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37:15

Episode 61 - Justin Michael Hendrix "Cream"

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2021/05/14

Sven zooms with Justin Michael Hendrix about his song "Cream," his organization HITNHOMEBOY, and his favorite non-musical things. SONG: CREAM ALBUM: Collection of Songs on Soundcloud Favorite Treat: Body Armor Pineapple Coconut SuperDrink/ anything with Nutella Photo Credit: Photographer is Boots Howard; Hair is #HairByNaysha; Make Up is Kay Hunter REFS: Jahlil Beats Meek Mill Jay-Z Wutang Clan C.R.E.A.M. [Song] Ballroom Community (Ball Culture) Toxic Masculinity Rapper's Delight Crack

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41:45

Episode 60 - Justin Walden of Scarecrow Adams - "Old...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2021/04/30

Sven zooms with Justin Walden of Scarecrow Adams to talk about his song "Old Man In a Red Hat," reflect on his philosophy of writing music, his early days of playing in local CU venues, and his favorite non-Musical thing. Stay tuned to the end of the episode for the origins of the name "Scarecrow Adams" SONG: Old Man in a Red Hat ALBUM: Old Man in a Red Hat BANDS: Scarecrow Adams, Lionzz, Super Space Fighters, Hurkles, and Whitty Whitesell & the Life Parade Favorite Treat: Berry Bubly / Blueberry

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31:23

Bonus Episode 11: "Living Room" - Music in the time...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2021/04/16

CW: mental health and dying Even in the middle of a pandemic, music is still happening and being recorded. Sven zooms with former guest Kenna Mae from EP13 about their new Sweetmelk EP: "Living Room" Check out now and buy yourself a copy and check out the Sweetmelk SWEATSHIRTS! Or as I like to call them SWEETSHIRTS!

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34:09

Episode 59 - Kyle Lang of Special Death "Remember"

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2021/03/26

Sven zooms with Kyle Lang of Special Death about his song "Remember" off of his self-titled EP: "Special Death" We talk about the reissue on vinyl of Easter's "Demonstration" EP on Beloved Records, favorite house venues in CU, and Kyle's favorite non-muisical thing(s). SONG: Remember ALBUM: Special Death BANDS: Pontow, Well Read Devils, Nunpuncher, Easter, Adult Books, The Tyrants, Need, Special Death Favorite Treat: Chocolate chip cookies without the chocolate chips Photo Credit: Josh

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45:01

Episode 58 Cara Maurizi of Linea Crux "Twist and Turn"

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2021/03/12

Sven zooms with Cara Maurizi of Linea Crux to talk about her song "Twist & Turn" off of the album "Stronghold." We talk about working in the studio to bring new life to her songs, where the name "Linea Crux came from, and maybe even what her favorite color is... SONG: Twist & Turn ALBUM: Stronghold BANDS: Linea Crux, Backup singer with Slick Lisp, and Modern Drugs Favorite Treat: All baked goods, Espresso, Coffee Tea, whiskey, wine, and really good beer Photo Credit: Della Perrone REFS: Ryan Groff

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26:50

Episode 57 Jarrel Young "Doin' To Me"

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2021/02/26

In this episode Sven zooms with Jarrel Young to talk about his song "Doin To Me," off the album "I'd Be Mad Too..." the CU music scene, and his two favorite non-musical things. SONG: Doin To Me ALBUM: I’d Be Mad Too… BANDS: Live band: Misfit Music Favorite Treat: Spring Water, Assorted Herbal Tea and chips, preferably plain ruffles. Photo Credit: Boots Howard REFS: Doin To Me [Video] H.Kal-El. THEGR8THINKAZ Hook Cowboy Monkey [Venue] RIP The Canopy Club [Venue] Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Eclipse

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36:49

Episode 56 Blair aka lovenloops - "Black Girl...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2021/02/12

SONG TEMPORARILY REMOVED (SAMPLES) Sven zooms with Blair aka lovenloops to talk about her song "Black Girl Levitation (ft. Nikky Finney)" off the album Don't Ever Forget It. We talk about SOLHOT "We Levitate," the first Black Girl Genius Week in 2014, how it's grown and hopes for the future. SONG: Black Girl Levitation ALBUM: Don’t Ever Forget It BANDS: SOLHOT We Levitate (Saving Our Lives Hear our Truths) Favorite Treat: bourbon whiskey/sugar cookies Photo by: Kamari Smalls REFS: SOLHOT Nikky

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44:00

Episode 55 Sandman Slimm - "The One"

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2021/01/29

Sven zooms with Sandman Slimm (Formally "Truth aka Trouble") about his favorite song the one (prod. by BMTJ) Find out about how Trouble Chasin’ got started, creating the Beautiful Chaos EP, and how stillness & returning to nature is the key to everything. SONG: the one (prod. by BMTJ) ALBUM: Beautiful Chaos EP BANDS: Trouble Chasin’, Dizzy Ape, 10 Flow. Favorite Treat: Gin & Tonics & Red Vines Photo Credit: Boots Howard Refs BMTJ Zack Fox "Jesus Is the One (I Got Depression)" [Article] "Six Feet"

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18:31

Episode 54 Oliver Groff of Cactuss - “The Reason...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2021/01/20

**Inauguration Day Special!!!* In this episode Sven zooms with Oliver Groff: vocalist, lyricist, and artist behind the band Cactuss. We talk about his song "The Reason Donald Trump Should Be in the Trash," we talk about the inspiration behind the song, their creative process, working with producer Ryan Groff (EP35), and running a world class CU local recording studio. SONG: The Reason Donald Trump Should Be in the Trash ALBUM: Single BANDS: CACTUSS Favorite Treat: Bubly and chocolate Photo

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27:18

Episode 53 Michael Skibski - “I'll Stay With You”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2021/01/15

In this episode Sven zooms with Mike Skibski, Vice President of Music for the Masses UIUC. We talk about his song "I'll Stay With You," Music for the Masses, and planning for the future. SONG: I’ll Stay With You [Spotify Link] ALBUM: I’ll Stay With You BANDS: Solo Favorite Treat: Blueberry Acai Green Tea and Dark Chocolate Hershey's Kisses Photo Credit: Jackson Skibski Refs Music For the Masses UIUC Ukelele Tremolo Metaphor Shotgun Microphones [Video] Vance Joy RSO [Registered Student

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49:56

Episode 52 Elena & Travis of Soft and Dumb - "Tony,...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2020/12/23

In this episode Sven zooms with Elena and Travis of Soft and Dumb to talk about their song "Tony, Please." Find out if there IS a Tony, being self-conscious about making music, and how to be a band that has only had one live show before COVID-19 locked everything down. SONG: Tony, Please ALBUM: Out of Bed BANDS: Soft and Dumb Favorite Treat: Elena: hot apple cider Travis: cold apple cider REFS Star Wars Order Ghostwriter Natural Harmonics DAW [Digital Audio Workstation] Looper Pedal 2021danceparty

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31:16

Episode 51 AMS. The Nerd King - Part 2

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2020/12/18

Every great episode needs a sequel, EP51 is no exception. Consider this bonus material from part 1. We talk about Sven finding joy in hip hop, recording an upcoming album, supporting artists, AMS' family history in CU, all the CU hip hop connections he's made, and finally what makes a good scene! BONUS SONG: "Half (a Life)" from the upcoming album: Strange Days, Stranger Tomorrows Photo by: Yevgeniya Mazur

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48:51

Episode 51 AMS - “Sisyphus”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2020/12/11

Sven zooms with AMS. the Nerd King to talk about Grecian Myth, the "keys" to happiness, why you can't say the word "bear," and a very special teacher from Hyde Park who was a powerful influence on AMS' voice. SONG: Sisyphus ALBUM: The Over/Under EP Lyrics by AMS. Produced by SAMIYAM. Turntablism by DJ RTST. Recorded at Soapbox Music in Chicago, IL. BANDS: Boombap Savant and FUTURE CULT LEADERS OF AMERICA, aka FCLA. Favorite Treat: OJ - plain and simple Photo: Sarah Larson REFS: SAMIYAM. Sev

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45:07

Episode 50 Em Baker of Plike -”Sanity Meter”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2020/11/27

In this episode Sven zooms with Em Baker of Plike. Find out what recording in a car, a washing machine, and the opening scene in "The Fifth Element" all have to do with her music and collaboration with Yellow Belly. SONG: Sanity Meter (feat. Yellow Belly) ALBUM: Soteria BANDS: Alison Layne (Alice in Chains cover band), Bishop Buzzkill, Plike, Wire & Wasteland, Acting for Cameras FAVORITE TREAT: toss-up between a pint of Ben & Jerry's Phish Food and a chocolate martini! Photo Credit: Andres

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36:04

Bonus Episode 10: “WWLD (What Would Love Do) EP”- EPs...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2020/11/06

Even in the middle of a pandemic, music is still happening and being released. Sven zooms with former guest Kelsey Sharp (EP6) to talk about releasing an EP in the middle of a pandemic and what goes into each of the four songs on her EP. You can find "W.W.L.D." available now! EP cover art and episode cover by: Big E

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