Champaign Is Also A Band

Sven sits down with Sean Neumann from Jupiter Styles about the song "Baby Steps" from the album "Be Good" Hear about why ventilation and looking out for your neighbor are so important. Why love takes work. Why we need to keep growing and love in baby steps. All while eating Ho Hos. SONG: Baby Steps ALBUM: Be Good BANDS: Jupiter Styles, Single Player, Nectar, Ratboys, Easter. Favorite Thing: HOHOs! PHOTO CREDIT: Mike Giannoni Mentions and Refs: Special Death Treadles The Fights Horrible

In this episode sven interviews Kamila Glowacki from Nectar about the song "Blinds" from the album: "Knocking at the Door" Find out why the box of lemons doesn't exist, where the name NECTAR comes from, teaching at Girls Rock CU, favorite deep cuts from CU music, a CU music scene gripe, and Kamila's favorite non-musical thing... SONG: Blinds ALBUM: Knocking At The Door BANDS: Nectar, Kowabunga! Kid, La Louve, Single Player, Wolf Luv, Chain's Gang, Island of Misfit Toys, Melodica Musique Favorite

In this episode, Sven interviews Contantin Roman about a soundtrack project "Beyond Yesterday's Grasp: Official Soundtrack" We listen to one song off the project: "Servitude," talk about it, find out about all the secrets of ACKER and Marathon, and then we talk about how amazing the IMC is and how important it is to the CU communtity. Finally we find out what Constantin's favorite non-musical thing is... SONG: Servitude (Exploration reprise) ALBUM: Beyond Yesterday's Grasp: Official

Sven interviews members of the Girls Rock! C-U crew. Find out more about this great camp and what makes it so special. Interviews: Emily, Olivia, Amy, Carrie, Isaac, and Christine. References: Riot grrrl Movement: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riot_grrrl Girls Rock! Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dbx5PM8jH3w Girls Rock! Movie: http://www.girlsrockmovie.com/ Check out the bands of the interviewees: (with links to music if available) Sororise (https://sororise.bandcamp.com) [Emily] The

Sven chats with Marielle about her solo project: Etumu Elmari and her song "Manic." which was recorded live in the Blue Box Studio.  We talk about mental health, her writing style, and her favorite non-musical thing.  We enjoy a spicy ginger beer. Etumu Elmari is crowdsourcing support for her upcoming album: "Pandora" and she could use your help: (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2124257559/etumu-elmaris-debut-album-pandora) SONG: Manic (working title) ALBUM: Pandora (working title) BANDS:

In this bonus episode we talk to performers and members of the CU music scene and find out what is so great about the Hogchute Opry There are links to as many of the bands as I could find. Enjoy! Interviews: Dave Pride: Col. James Presents, Primative Lights, Neoga Blacksmith, The Fights Chris Davis: Finer Feelings, Patriot Patrol Cole: Cole Bridges, The Fights, The Annas Clayton Deering: The Fights, Tractor Kings, Cole Bridges Jeff Brandt: EXILE ON MAIN ST Patrick Lyke: Mille Nomi, Designer Dog,

Elizabeth Majerus of Motes sits down to talk with me about the song "Came To" off of their album "Crash the Day." We discuss her writing style, how the band Motes was formed, and things she loves musical and non-musical. We sip hot tea in a hot studio and reminisce about days gone by in the Champaign-Urbana music scene. LINKS to things we talk about: Windmills: "The Cast Are Now in the Conversation" Angie Heaton: "Trans Am" Joni Mitchell – Blue: “Little Green” Fiona Kimble Emily Blue