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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

45:49

Episode 49 Jemma and Alaina of Familiar Ghosts -"Bury...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2020/10/30

Sven zooms with Jemma and Alaina from Familiar Ghosts to talk about their song "Bury Me Alive." Tune in to find out what Starbucks, Google Docs, and Edgar Allan Poe have in common, where the name Familiar Ghosts comes from, and what paint is better: acrylic or oil. SONG: Bury Me Alive ALBUM: Daydreams & Nightmares (releases 12/21/20 BANDS: Familiar Ghosts (Formally the Killer Coven) Favorite Treats: Jemma: Chai latte & bear claws Alaina: Moscow Mule & banana bread Photo Credit: Tim

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43:29

Episode 48 Dexter Anodyne of Greenhouse Opera -"Brink...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2020/10/09

CW: Mentions misogyny, r*pe, abuse, assault, and people being shitty humans. Sven zooms with Dexter Anodyne, a musician in Springfield, IL. Hear the question that Sven is glad he asked, Dexter's favorite venue in Springfield, and her favorite non-musical things. SONG: Brink of Summer ALBUM: Weeping Venus BANDS: Greenhouse Opera FAVORITE TREAT: Sushi Photo Credit: Dexter Anodyne REFS: Synthesizer Psychedelic Music Tool [Band] Radiohead [Band] Aesthetic(s) Nirvana Heaven Björk Guðmundsdóttir

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34:40

Episode 47 Keegan Gulick of Ghoul Jr. "Loose Ends"

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2020/09/25

Sven zooms with Keegan in his home in Bloomington, Indiana to talk about his song "Loose Ends." Tune in to find out about the beginning of Ghoul Jr., what the CU Music scene could do better, and Keegan's favorite non-musical thing(s). Trust me, this episode sounds much better than sleeping in together... SONG: Loose Ends ALBUM: EP BANDS: Ghoul Jr./Solo FAVORITE TREAT: Iced Coffee Photo Credit: Veronica Mullen REFS: Reis Desantis (Bonus EP 3 "We Are Family") Southtown Sound - Springfield, IL

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40:19

Episode 46 Lola Honeye - “Dreams”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2020/09/11

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 Credit: Boots Howard REFS: Jill Scott TheGr8Thinkas PlainRo/Ro Marsalis Rokmore Klevah Columbia

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33:18

Bonus Episode 9: “The Dissociation EP”- EPs in the...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2020/08/28

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 platforms: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/chasebaby/the-dissociation-ep EP cover art and episode cover

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53:12

Bonus Episode 8: Fever Dreams - Albums in the time of...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2020/08/14

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 sounds. The result is Decadents' 4th album "Fever Dreams" set to be released August 21st! You can find it

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Episode 45 Karena Tse - “New Blue Rollerblades”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2020/07/31

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) (EP39) Espresso Royal Coffee (Espresso Yourself Café Virtual Open Mic) [Event] Larry Gates (Curb

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44:26

Episode 44 Soul Savage - “Breaking the Mold”

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2020/07/17

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. REFS: Z Swamp Double Entendre Peter Pan Mother Goose Lil Uzi Vert Kanye West DaBaby Tupac Shakur Kendrick

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53:57

Episode 43 Bardo and James - “Tranquila”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2020/07/03

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, Sangamon, Matt Carter Band, The Dirty Feathers, Elsinore (EP35), Tang Dynasty, Emily Blue (EP41), and Mermaid

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21:11

Episode 42 Reginald Chapman - Part 2: The Excerpt

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2020/06/19

Excerpt of interview for Episode 42 with Reginald Chapman.

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52:10

Episode 42 Reginald Chapman - “Hoodie”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2020/06/12

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 the Trainmen (EP20), Elsinore (EP35), Church Booty Now Called Fay Ray Favorite treat: Twizzlers Photo credit:

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29:14

Little SIPS - Sven from EP∞

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2020/05/30

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/crumpled-piece-of-yellow-paper-vol-i

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18:11

Little SIPS - Brad from EP34

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2020/05/29

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/

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14:33

Little SIPS - Austin from EP30

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2020/05/28

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/

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Little SIPS - Aditya from EP40

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2020/05/27

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/

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19:53

Little SIPS - Rex from EP23

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2020/05/26

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/

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22:50

Little SIPS - Vivian from EP14

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2020/05/25

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/

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13:58

Little SIPS - Dan from EP30

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2020/05/24

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/

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17:31

Little SIPS - Sarah from EP32

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2020/05/23

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/

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49:06

Episode 41 OTNES - “Aperture”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2020/05/22

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 on Ice, and a banana bread or a chocolate croissant on the side. (warmed up, of course!) Photo credit:

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