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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

01:10:44

EP107 - IamLostTwo - ”Grounded”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2023/06/02

Sven chats with IamLostTwo (He/Him) about his song "Grounded," creating a musical soundscape, being true to his sound, and his favorite non-musical thing. SONG: Grounded ALBUM: Released as a Single BANDS: Half House Studios, Hip-Hop Collective UIUC/HIDEOUT, IamLostTwo independent artist Favorite treat: Earl Grey, Honey as sweetener Photo credit: Lost and Grey Photography

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46:21

EP106 - José Guzmán - ”Holande Pa Uste”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2023/05/19

Sven meets up with José Guzmán (He/Him) in the lobby at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts to talk about his composition "Holande Pa Uste" as performed by the UIUC Latin Jazz Ensemble, finding a musical connection with blending different Puerto Rican musical traditions as well as West African styles, and his favorite non-musical things. José is running the 2023 Chicago Marathon for his favorite charity: Mercy Home, you can donate to his fundraising here:

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46:21

EP105 - Jules Rose - ”Run”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2023/05/05

Sven chats with Jules Rose (She/Her/They/Them) about her song "Run" off of her album "One Year," working with Half House Studios (BEP25), we talk about her first performances, the CU music scene, and her favorite non-musical thing. SONG: Run ALBUM: One Year Favorite treat: Black Coffee/Uncrusables Photo credit: MacKenzie Archibald

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48:13

EP104 - Carissa Yau - ”I-57”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2023/04/21

Sven chats with Carissa Yau (She/Her/They/Them) about her song "I-57," some local shoutouts, acting, and her favorite non-musical thing See Carissa Yau at The Station Theatre "The Good Person of Setzuan" on opening April 27th at runs through May 7th 2023 (see website for details) SONG: I-57 ALBUM: Unreleased Favorite treat: Salami Photo credit: Kati Yau

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01:00:43

EP103 - Jon Ginoli of The Outnumbered - ”Tell Me...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2023/04/07

Sven zooms with Jon Ginoli (He/Him) of The Outnumbered and Pansy Division to talk about his song "Tell Me What's Wrong" from their 1987 album "Work... Buy... Die," the CU music scene back in the 80's, following your ambition, and other memories from back in the day. SONG: Tell Me What’s Wrong ALBUM: Work… Buy… Die BANDS: The Outnumbered, Pansy Division Photo credit: selfie

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53:58

EP102 - James Karvites aka Apollo K - ”When September...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2023/03/24

Sven chats with James Karavites (He/Him) BKA Apollo K about his song "When September Comes" SONG: When September Comes ALBUM: Single BANDS: Vinylsides, Blues Lawyer Junior Favorite treat: Orange Crush Photo credit: Gregory Karavites

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48:00

Bonus Episode 26: Genaro Jr., JRjoos, and Matthew of...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2023/03/10

Sven chats with Genaro Jr. (He/Him) (EP96), JRjoos (He/Him) and Matthew (He/They) from HIDEOUT (FKA: Hip-Hop Collective) as they talk about the creation of HIDEOUT, their recording and album creation, and future plans for HIDEOUT. If you're interested in joining HIDEOUT check them out on Insta and send them a DM: https://www.instagram.com/hideout.hhc/ Check out their most recent release "FOUND FOOTAGE" on Spotify

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44:48

Bonus Episode 25: Mousepad & WhipTRip6 of Half House...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2023/02/24

Sven chats with Mousepad (Josh, He/Him) and WhipTRip6 (Dave, He/Him) about the creation of Half House Studios and it's goals going into the future. HHS Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Halfhousestudios

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45:15

Episode 101 - Max and Erik of Stańczyk - ”Aeroplane”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2023/02/10

Sven sits down with Max Szymczak (He/Him) and Erik Paulius (He/Him) of Stańczyk to talk about their song "Aeroplane," great DIY venues, and their favorite non-musical thing(s). SONG: Aeroplane ALBUM: Single BANDS: Blues Lawyer Junior, Stańczyk Favorite treat: Pita Chips and Hummus, Mtn Dew, Genmaicha Tea Photo: Jess Miyata

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01:12:34

Episode 100 - Rick Valentin of Poster Children -...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2023/01/13

In this 100th Episode of the pod sven chats with Rick Valentin (He/Him) of Poster Children about his song "*He's My Star" off of the 1995 album "Junior Citizen," writing songs with Poster Children, his relationship to creativity, and trying to meet David Hasselhoff at a mall. *Song truncated due to usage rights-- To listen to the full song listen on Spotify CLICK HERE SONG: He's My Star ALBUM: Junior Citizen BANDS: Poster Children, Salaryman, and Thoughts Detecting Machines Favorite Treat: Green

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42:15

Episode 99 - Tessa Turner - ”Narcissist”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2022/12/30

Sven sits down to chat with Tessa Turner (She/Her) about her song "Narcissist," unusual venues, and her favorite non-musical things. SONG: Narcissist ALBUM: Unreleased Favorite Treats: Tea and Dark Chocolate Photo Credit: DJ BJ Clark

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59:30

Episode 98 - Rebekah Songer - ”Swamp Thing”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2022/12/16

Sven chats with Rebekah Songer (She/Her) about her song "Swamp Thing" from her album "automythology", the future she'd like to see in the CU music scene, and of course her favorite non-musical thing. (updated links: 3/15/2023) SONG: Swamp Thing ALBUM: automythology Favorite treat: Gin & Tonic Photo credit: Selfie

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26:53

Bonus Episode 24 - Malady Jane and the Thotcrime of...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2022/12/09

Sven chats with Malady Jane (She/Her) about the formation of the band Thotcrime. How they created their first album "ønyøurcømputer" with other members of the band who were located in another state and another country, got a record contract with Prosthetic Records, and then released "D1G1T4L_DR1FT."

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01:01:26

Episode 97 - Jason Finkleman of Kuroshio - ”Bereavement”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2022/12/02

Sven chats with Jason Finkelman (He/Him) of Kuroshio about the piece "bereavement" off of their self-titled album, improvising by meditating on a concept, building community with the Improvisers Exchange, and his favorite non-musical thing. SONG: bereavement ALBUM: Kuroshio BANDS/GROUPS: Kuroshio, Improvisers Exchange, Bourema “Ibrahim” Ouedraogo and Jason Finkelman, Sea of Stars, Music for Dance, SUNSAT IV, IO Mining Core, Ferrocene3, Nu Orbit Ensemble NYC: Straylight Past member Zécca Bom,

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46:59

Episode 96 - Genaro Jr. - ”American Gothic”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2022/11/18

Sven zooms with Genaro Jr (He/Him) about his song "American Gothic" from his album "Pentimento," the DIY music scene, and his favorite non-musical thing. SONG: American Gothic ALBUM: Pentimento BANDS/GROUPS: UIUC Hip Hop Collective, Hidden Renaissance Collective Favorite treat : Raspberry Lemonade

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37:21

Bonus Episode 23 :Doug & Ian of The Weird Meet Boyz -...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2022/11/11

Sven chats with Doug (He/Him) and Ian (He/Him) of The Weird Meat Boyz about their venue in development: "The Space," creating unique food, booking shows at the Brass Rail, and the opportunity to support "The Space" on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/weirdmeatboyzhot/the-weird-meat-boyz-present-the-space (Ends 11/25/2022) Favorite treat: Old Style

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57:21

Episode 95 - Rob Arrol of Dick Justice - ”9 Outta 10”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2022/11/04

Sven takes a trip back to 1993 to talk with Rob Arrol (He/Him) about the song "9 Outta 10," playing in the early 90s, and his favorite non-musical thing. SONG: 9 outta 10 ALBUM: Lasso Your Heart (EP) BANDS: Rob: dick justice, Ticks, Mary Me, June and the Exit Wounds, Belva Plane, and Shotgun Wedding Treats: Coke and Cherry Twizzlers

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50:06

Episode 94 - Francis & Thomasin of The Joy Machine -...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2022/10/21

Sven chats with Francis (They/Him) and Thomasin (She/Her) of The Joy Machine to talk about their song "Herd Immunity." BANDS: Francis- The Failures, Mid Nite Leg Thomasin- Haki-N’M, Feed the Monarch Favorite treats : Francis- true north seltzer (black cherry) Thomasin - Vanilla Coke/ extreme sour patch kids

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43:11

Bonus Episode 22 : Emily, Camryn, & Abbey - the...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2022/10/14

Sven chats with Emily (she/they)(EP67), Camryn (they/them), and Abbey (she/her) of Emily the Band about their recent release "the heartbreak album" Digital copy: https://emilytheband.bandcamp.com/album/the-heartbreak-album You can also pre-order a cassette from Failed Poem Records all cassette proceeds donated to: https://www.centerforpreventionofabuse.org/ Album photo by: Caspian Voss

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01:07:51

Episode 93 - Joy Yang - ”Moon Dream”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2022/10/07

Sven chats with Joy Yang (She/Her) after she records an improvised piece in the studio titled "Moon Dream." SONG: Moon Dream ALBUM: Unreleased BANDS: Joy Yang Trio, Joy of Regatory, The Briar Sclenkar Trio, No Las, Leads the Noise Ensemble Almost"A" Quintet Favorite treats : Fine Chocolate/Matcha Tea Latte Photo Credit: Andy Zalot

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