x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

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.

music music interviews

All Episodes

57:06

Episode 35 Ryan Groff of Elsinore - “Turn It On”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2020/02/14

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 ALBUM: A Life In the 21st Century BANDS: 206,The Last Resorts, Turtle Triumph, Ryan Groff & Brent Byrd

en

16:33

Episode 34 Brad Olson - Part 2 : The Excerpt : Kyle

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2020/02/07

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 love him dearly and we will always have the music that he made with Neoga Blacksmith. His talent some

en

52:36

Episode 34 Brad Olson of Neoga Blacksmith -...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2020/01/31

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 treat : Budweiser REFS: Paul McCartney Yesterday Backmasking Musicians Selling Their Souls (Deal With the

en

48:13

Episode 33 Holly Monet of Merry Travelers - “Flight...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2020/01/17

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: Vignette WEFT 90.1 Merry Travelers on WEFT Sessions [VIDEO] Bodhisattva Kenna Mae (EP 13) Rose Bowl

en

37:25

Episode 32 Taylor Loveall and Sarah Cramer of Maps of...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2020/01/03

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, Sleeping Okami Favorite Treats: Sarah: Kombucha and DQ Snicker-doodle Blizzard Taylor: Little Kings

en

53:36

Episode 31 Tom Duggan of Vestiges - “Rituals”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2019/12/20

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 Wolf, Vestiges, Favorite : Vegan Berry Pie Photo credit: Gillian Gabriel Refs: Billions and Billions: Thoughts on

en

47:18

Episode 30 Dan and Austin of Not for the Faint of...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2019/12/06

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 Metallica???? SONG: Gun To Your Head ALBUM: Gun To Your Head - Single BANDS: Dan: Rocket Mouth, The

en

49:04

Episode 29 Anka Radley (The Dawn Patrol formally:...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2019/11/22

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 Between the Bars [youtube link] Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers) Hey, Chicago [Spotify Link] Bob

en

49:26

Episode 28 Neil Yeager - “Sophie”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2019/11/08

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 Treat: Triptych's Dank Meme with Oreos Photo By: Troy Stanger Photography Don't miss the November 15th, 2019

en

28:30

Episode 27 Karthik Kakarala - Part 2 - The Exerpt

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2019/10/25

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) Ten Grand (Article)

en

01:21:48

Episode 27 Karthik Kakarala - “Albedo”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2019/10/18

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, Kakarala Quartet, ((siuIU)), Siege Circuit, Birthday Cookie, acidfuneral, Solar Shadows Trio Favorite

en

43:55

Bonus Episode 6: Activator Magazine

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2019/10/04

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 Laine / (Cover of October 2018 Issue) The Elf Shelf Books & Music The Black Sheep Café Backwards Day Dexter

en

47:39

Episode 26 Adam Porter of Wingclipper - “Ghost Dance”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2019/09/20

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 Waner REFS: Carl Sagan (Cosmos Series) Kaiju Godzilla Ultraman Parkland College Perimeter Road Sound

en

52:41

Episode 25 Cole Bridges - “Never Been Dirty”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2019/09/06

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 / Primitive Lights / Cole Bridges & The Overpass Favorite Thing: Stag Beer Refs: Chris Gaines Ain't Scared -

en

36:34

Episode 24 GATSON - “Draft Day Prelude”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2019/08/23

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 Festival Believers Dynasty J. Cole (Dollar & a Dream) Northern Touch Music Festival & Conference Trouble

en

58:15

Episode 23 Rex and Richard of The Autocorrect -...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2019/08/09

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 01111001 SONG: Singularity ALBUM: Come See the Future BANDS: Rex: The Autocorrect (2013-present);

en

46:44

Episode 22 Angie Heaton - “It's Easier When You're...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2019/07/26

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 Gentle Tamers Favorite Thing: Diet Coke REFS: Kurt Bielema The Fiery Furnaces Love Cup My Favorite Murder Gina

en

41:48

Episode 21 Colleen Deremiah of Warm Darn - “YouTube...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2019/07/12

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: Coffee - black as midnight on a moonless eve Refs: Ableton jeremy's bike badger blanket songs about

en

40:57

Episode 20 Rebecca Rego - “Worst Days”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2019/06/28

In this episode Sven opens the bottle of moderately priced pinot noir at the 2019 Hogchute Opry to sit down with Rebecca Rego of Rebecca Rego and the Trainmen. We talk about her song "Worst Days" off the album "Speaking of Witches." We talk about the past, ghosts, and what pairs well with conversation among other things. Cover Photo by: Morgan Ciesielski SONG: Worst Days ALBUM: Speaking of Witches BANDS: Singer/Songwriter, Rebecca Rego & the Trainmen FAVORITE THING: Wine REFS: April Base

en

59:13

Episode 19 Miss Pettycakke - “Anger Over Sadness”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2019/06/14

Welcome to the crossover episode with "From Heartbreak To Hate." In this episode, Sven shares an A&W and a Crush with Joy (Miss Pettycakke) and Baub. We talk about the song "Anger Over Sadness" from the EP "Not That Bitch." We talk about their Podcast and its roots and Baub and Joy's favorite things. SONG: Anger Over Sadness – Miss Pettycakke ALBUM: Not That Bitch EP – Miss PettyCakke BANDS: Miss PettyCakke (Joy) Creep Patrol (Baub) FAVORITE THING: Root Beer [A&W](Joy) Orange Crush

en

243 results

Similar Podcasts

Pasquale Maassen Soundcloud

Pasquale Maassen

Marian Klose

Marian Klose

sevenism

sevenism

Dean Delray"s LET THERE BE TALK

Cactus Radio Network

Word In Your Ear

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Alex Gold