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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.

music music interviews

All Episodes

49:42

EP123: Sam and Zach of The Meantime - "Bored Opposite...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2024/03/01

Sven chats with Sam (he/him) and Zach (he/him) of The Meantime about their instrumental "Bored Opposite (Opposite Bored)," the local music scene, and their favorite non-musical things.

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48:08

Bonus Episode 31: Champaign Cypher Series with Robert...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2024/02/16

Sven chats with Robert Kjev (he/him) of Robert K Multimedia about the Champaign Cypher Series, favorite venues, moments, and his favorite non-musical thing.Find Champaign Cypher here: https://www.instagram.com/champaigncypher/

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53:01

EP122 - Michael Thies of Metaphysics - "Six to Midnight"

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2024/02/02

Sven chats with Michael Thies (He/HIm) of Metaphysics about his song "Six to Midnight" Link to: (White Man) in Hammersmith Palais by The Clash: https://open.spotify.com/track/45xBWOa6oEAk1WlVyr5QAB?si=d6904039679947a0

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01:08:24

EP121 - Ava, Lou, & Owen of Romantica -"Tales from...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2024/01/19

Sven chats with Ava (She/Her) Lou (She/Her) and Owen (He/Him) of Romantica about their song "Tales from Neptune" from their self titled EP Romantica, favorite house venues, what makes a good music scene, and their favorite non-musical things! Cover Photo by: Jack Hsiao-Wecksler

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36:36

Bonus Episode 30: Sharks in the Swimming Pool EP -...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2024/01/05

Sven chats with Aly (She/Her) from Taurus Hate Club from EP78 about her new EP "Sharks in the Swimming Pool"

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36:20

EP120 - ARTIST JOSA - ”Meds”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2023/12/22

Sven chats with ARTIST JOSA (He/Him) about his song "Meds," the CU music scene, and his favorite non-musical thing(s). ARTIST JOSA on Spotify Cover Photo taken by: https://www.instagram.com/justalittlefudge/

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53:35

EP119 - D.Rew - ”Be A Man”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2023/12/08

Sven chats with D. Rew (he/him) about his song "Be a Man," the CU music scene, and his favorite non-musical thing(s).

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53:19

EP118 - Mousepad - ”Fine For Now”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2023/11/24

Sven chats with Mousepad (He/Him) about his song "Fine for Now" off of the album "Right Person, Wrong Time," favorite CU venues, what collaboration could mean to the music community, and his favorite non-musical things. Cover photo by Jake Futch

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41:48

EP117 - Dorcus Withers - ”Mama’s Song”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2023/11/10

CW: Mentions Abuse, R*pe, and Violence Sven chats at a local DQ with Dorcus Withers (He/HIm) about his song "Mama's Song," forming a community, and his upcoming podcast "Peace Away From Home." Dorcus is interested in any collaborations you are interested in for music and podcasting. If you would like to reach out to him, his email is dorcus224 (AT) gmail.com, feel free to also reach out through me if you'd like me to help with the introduction.

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01:07:38

EP116 - ZENtheRapper - ”According To Legend (feat....

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2023/10/27

Sven chats with ZENtheRapper (He/Him) about his song "According To Legend (feat. Mousepad)," the importance of a good open mic, what makes a good music scene, and his favorite non-musical thing. Photo by Tyleah Whitlow

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34:37

EP115 - Jamere XO - ”Envious”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2023/10/13

Sven chats with Jamere XO (He/HIm) about his song "Envious," his favorite CU venues, and his favorite non-musical things.

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37:46

Bonus Episode 29: Wright Street EP - Manifest West

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2023/10/06

In this bonus episode Sven chats with Cade Whitt (He/Him), Coggan Banerian (He/Him), Nick Riley (He/Him), and Roan O’Brien (He/HIm) of Manifest West about their new EP "Wright St." - Available now on all the streaming services https://linktr.ee/manifestwest

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44:32

EP114 - Matt & Claire - Meadowhawk - ”There and Back...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2023/09/29

Sven chats with Matt and Claire of Meadowhawk about their piece "There and Back Again" off of their album "Keep It Up," writing music for Contra Dance, and their favorite non-musical things. Urbana Country Dancers Recipe for Balsamic Pie

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42:09

Bonus Episode 28: Losing the Luster - Austin Parker...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2023/09/15

In this bonus episode Sven chats with Austin Parker (He/Him) of Mid Nite Leg about their new album "Losing the Luster" - Available now on all the streaming services and on Bandcamp at: https://midniteleg.bandcamp.com/album/losing-the-luster

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49:00

EP113 Shannon - Swords - ”Hell and High Water”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2023/09/01

Sven meets up with Shannon Swords (He/Him) at HarshPro's (EP88) studio space "The Labrary" to talk about his song "Hell and High Water" off of the album "Depth," working with collaborators, and what's next in the future. DEPTH is now out on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2jygEPyD0QNgdJUcrJ2o2w?si=graIdHjQQbePKNjFRSK3og

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01:00:01

Bonus Episode 27: Lost In Translation - Mike from EP37

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2023/08/25

In this bonus episode Sven chats with Mike Carpenter (He/Him) (EP37) of Decadents about their new album "Lost in Translation" - Available now on all the streaming services and on Bandcamp at: https://decadents.bandcamp.com/album/lost-in-translation

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51:54

EP112 Chris & Robbie - Rude Echoes - ”Breathless”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2023/08/18

Sven chats with Robbie (He/HIm) and Chris (They/Them) about their song "Breathless" off of the album "Unfriendly Reminder" SONG: Breathless ALBUM: Unfriendly Reminder BAND: Rude Echoes Favorite treat: Mandarin Jarritos/Hi-Chews Photo credit: Marciel Shepard

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56:35

EP111 Clayton Burke Deering - The Clayton Burke Band...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2023/07/28

Sven sits down with Clayton Burke Deering (He/HIm) to chat about his song "Wild Thing," collaborating with Kenna Mae (EP13), playing pedal steel in his solo project Neon Gravel, what makes a good music scene, and his favorite non-musical things. SONG: Wild Thing ALBUM: No Immediate Plans BANDS: The Fights, The Rebekah Songer Band, Tractor Kings, Cole Bridges & the Overpass, Emily Anne Band, The Landovers, Neon Gravel, and The Clayton Burke Band Cover Photo: JP Goguen

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58:25

EP110 Red & Grey - Red’s Head - ”Glitch”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2023/07/14

Sven chats with Red (They/Them) and Grey (They/She) of Red's Head about their song "Glitch," creating a DIY venue, and their favorite non-musical things.

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47:15

EP109 Liz & Carrie - Poisoned Rationality - ”Cheers...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2023/06/30

Sven chats with Carrie (She/Her) & Liz (She/Her) about their song "Cheers to This," the CU music scene, and their favorite non-musical things. SONG: Cheers to This ALBUM: Merryann’s at Midnight BANDS: Carrie: none Liz: First Gig, Girls Rock, Poisoned Rationality Favorite treat: Carrie: unsweetened iced tea, caramel corn Liz: sprite or hot tea Photo credit: Carrie

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