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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

51:20

Episode 92 - Colin Larson of Otherglow - ”Winter Wind”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2022/09/30

Sven zooms with Colin Larson (He/Him) of Otherglow to talk about his song "Winter Wind" from the EP "Spacey Sounds," reminiscing about the CU Scene, and his favorite non-musical things. SONG: Winter Wind ALBUM: Spacey Sounds EP BANDS: Johnnyork, Withershins, Otherglow Photo: Eric Frahm

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46:56

Bonus Episode 21 : Mic - MNG Collective

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2022/09/09

Sven chats with Mic (She/Her) of the MNG Collective and her radio program on WEFT 90.1: Mic's Bag on Saturday Nights at 6-8PM. Check out their Bandcamp page at: https://mngcomp.bandcamp.com/

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51:27

Episode 91 - Tricia Scully of Bad Scientist - ”Fidgety”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2022/08/26

Sven sits down to chat with past CU musician Tricia Scully (She/Her) to talk about her song "Fidgety," how an unplugged electric guitar helps her write songs, things she remembers from the CU scene, and her favorite *non-musical thing. *If you're female identifying or non-binary and would be interested in playing hockey in a league check out the Women's Central Hockey League SONG: Fidgety ALBUM: Recorded Live "Beauty in the Small" BANDS: Bad Scientist (current solo project), strtr wife (current

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43:15

Episode 90 - Larry Gates of Curb Service - ”Take It...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2022/08/12

Sven sits down with Larry Gates II (He/Him) to talk about his song "Take It From Me," what the CU music scene needs, and his favorite non-musical thing. SONG: Take It From Me ALBUM: Single BANDS: Worm/Starlight & Yuk. The Goody Patch, Satiiva, Lorenzo Goetz, The Jezebelly, Curb Service. DJ LEGTWO Favorite treat: Sparkling water and a pear

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32:11

Bonus Episode 20 : Ayla McDonald - Folk Jam Circle

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2022/07/29

Sven meets up with Ayla McDonald (She/Her) at KCPA just before she heads off to the UK. We talk about co-founding the Folk Jam Circle, exploring the roots of folk music, and her favorite non-musical thing. Cover Photo by: Basia Latawiec

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32:11

Episode 89 - Cade Whitt - ” Uncertainly Certain (Take...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2022/07/15

Sven sits down with Cade Whitt (he/him) to talk about his song: "Uncertainly Certain (Take Caution)" off of his album "People In Places," the need for more all ages music venues, and his favorite non-musical thing(s). SONG: "Uncertainly Certain (Take Caution)" ALBUM: (Debut) "People In Places," BANDS: Octave Favorite Thing: Dr. Pepper!

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49:55

Episode 88 - Harsh - ”The Truth”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2022/07/01

Over some rib tips (with mix sauce) and lemon shakeups Sven chats with Harsh (He/Him) about his song "The Truth," collaboration, community, and some CU venues from long since past... SONG: The Truth ALBUM: Single BANDS: UC Hiphop Broke Rappers coalition Chalice Dubs DJ Belly (EP63) Favorite Thing: Lil’ Progy’s Mix Sauce Photographer: Rachel Storm

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50:28

Bonus Episode 19: Kyle Fleming from Fleming Music...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2022/06/17

Sven chats with Kyle Fleming (He/Him) of Fleming Music Therapy to talk about his music therapy practice, what music therapy is used for, why music therapy works, and maybe why he might just say "abracadabra!" from time to time... Favorite Treat: Frozen Swiss Miss Rolls Website: https://flemingmusictherapy.org/

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55:46

Episode 87 Briar Schlenker of the Briar Schlenker...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2022/06/03

Sven sits down to chat with Briar (They/She) to chat about their song "electrophorus," what makes a great music community, some things we could do better, and their favorite non-musical thing. SONG: electrophorus by the briar schlenker trio BANDS: the briar schlenker trio, ZOEY.xBRIAR, The Goodwin Avenue Trio, New Music Mosaic, Improviser's Exchange Ensemble Favorite Thing: Virgil's root beer and Pillsbury Cherry Toaster Strudel. Cover Photo: Joseph Abe Bell

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36:18

Episode 86 - Sarah Durbin -”Live Wire”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2022/05/20

Sven chats with Sarah Durbin (She/Her/Hers) about her song "Live Wire," learning from Ryan Groff (EP35), and her favorite non-musical thing. SONG: Live Wire ALBUM: Single BANDS: Jo's Corner, lyric theatre UIUC Favorite Thing: DIET COKE and Oreos Photographer: Ben Heppner

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42:07

Episode 85 - Eli of Mermaid Heaven - ”Nightbloom”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2022/05/06

Sven chats with Eli (She/Her) of Mermaid Heaven about her song "nightbloom," what makes a good music scene, and her favorite non-musical thing. "You" Video: https://youtu.be/olhQMf1oLzA (NPR Tiny Desk Concert entry) SONG: nightbloom ALBUM: Single BANDS: Dalipop (~2014) Sleeping okami (~2016) Mermaid Heaven (~2018 to present) Favorite Treat: Jameson on the rocks and an amazing, simple cheesecake

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47:51

Bonus Episode 18 : Sean Kutzko - ChambanaJazz:...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2022/04/22

Sven sits down with Sean Kutzko (He/Him) to talk about his efforts with documenting, preserving, and promoting the Champaign-Urbana, Illinois jazz scene with ChambanaJazz. Memories of Nature's Table, and falling in love with jazz. https://www.chambanajazz.com/ http://naturestable.net/ If you have live recordings of jazz performances in CU please reach out to Sean Kutzko at: Sean@chambanajazz.com

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26:32

Bonus Episode 17 : Perimeter Road Music Festival 2022

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2022/04/15

Sven chats with Deane Geiken (He/Him) and Adam Porter (He/Him) (EP26) about the upcoming Perimeter Road Music Festival May 7th, 2022 at Parkland College Parkland College (Lot B1) 2400 W. Bradley Ave Champaign IL,61821 Contact Info: Email: perimeterroad@gmail.com Phone: 217-373-3790 Lineup: noon Anika Emily (EP39) 1pm Disaster Kid 2pm Melvin Knight (EP7) 3pm Ashland 4pm Moe Pesci 5pm Modern Drugs (EP35 and EP58) 6pm Union Avenue

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46:06

Episode 84 - Luna of The Latex Figure -”Spiders In...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2022/04/08

Sven chats with Luna (They/Them) of The Latex Figure about their song "Spiders In Your Head" SONG: Spiders In Your Head ALBUM: Single BANDS: Orator, Cosmic Lung, Fall Afternoon, The Latex Figure. Favorite Treat: All things coffee and cold slices of fresh pineapple. Photo Credit: Veronica Mullen

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27:46

Episode 83 - DB - ”EOTA”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2022/03/25

On a cold February day Sven met up with DB in downtown Champaign at Guidos to chat about his song "EOTA." SONG: EOTA (Prod. By HouseInTheHillz & Juko) ALBUM: Vitamin DB Favorite Treat: Cranberry Juice or Orange Juice

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43:05

Episode 82 - Tristan & Andy of Boxcar Graffiti -...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2022/03/11

Sven chats with Andy & Tristan of Boxcar Graffiti about their song "Blind," where the name Boxcar Graffiti comes from, and what is the most important part of a good music scene. SONG: Blind ALBUM: Single BANDS: Tristan: Paint the Sky, Mousefight, Tristan Lake and the Chromatic Black, and Boxcar Graffit Andy: Belladonna, Side Show Freaks and 10 Pounds Twisted Favorite treats : Coffee or Tea Photo credit: Terry Miller Brown

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49:17

Episode 81 - Don and Sticks of Bristle - ”Magic Shoes”

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2022/02/25

Sven sips some gin and chats with Don and Sticks of Bristle about their song "Magic Shoes," dearly departed venues, and some of their favorite non-musical things. SONG: Magic Shoes ALBUM: invitation BANDS: Sticks: Bands: Lou Miami And The Kozmetix, King Moon Razer, Creeps In Exile, Super Friends, White Trash Debutantes, and Bristle Don: Bands: Hushtower, Terminus Victor, Social Imaginary, and Bristle FAVORITE TREAT: Sticks: Water, Hershey Bar w/ Almonds Don: Many types of Gin

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53:17

Episode 80 - Carrie Chandler of The Bashful Youngens...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2022/02/11

Sven pours a Buffalo Trace Bourbon on the rocks and settles down to chat with Carrie Chandler of The Bashful Youngens about her song "I Would." We also talk about the Rose Bowl Tavern, Girls Rock C-U, and a few of her favorite non-musical things. Carrie Chandler (she/her/hers) SONG: I Would ALBUM: Inflorescent BANDS: Johnnie Mae (super long time ago), The Bashful Youngens, Dearie, Solo work Favorite Treat: Buffalo Trace/Tiramisu Photo Credit: Anna Longworth-Singer

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24:46

Episode 79 - Brandon T Washington - Part 2: Reflections

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2022/01/28

Part 2 is all about all the extra things Brandon and Sven talked about. Cover Photo by: Kelly White

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58:06

Episode 79 - Brandon T. Washington of Temple of Low...

Champaign Is Also A Band ·

2022/01/21

Sven chats with Brandon T. Washington (He/Him) of Temple of Low Men to talk about his song "Languid," his early performances in CU, and why he loves detective novels. SONG: Languid ALBUM: Degree of Slither BANDS: Soulstice (92-97) Funky Butt Drum Club (98-00) Temple Of Low Men (01-05) Solo artist (92-Present) Beat Kitchen (02-present, sporadically) New Souls (2015-Present) Favorite Treat: Grapefruit sparkling water and Clif peanut butter chocolate bars Photo Credit: Eric Frahm

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