Watch: Unknown Mortal Orchestra – So Good at Being in Trouble
Watch the new video for UMO's "So Good at Being in Trouble"
Skeletal Lightning Fest announces lineup and schedule
Midwest underground showcase Skeletal Lightning Fest announced a full lineup and schedule. The fest runs from April 5-6 at the Channing-Murray Foundation/Red Herring.
Listen up! Psychic Twin - "Strangers"
On March 5, locals Psychic Twin is releasing a 7" on Polyvinyl Records, featuring the new single "Strangers." Stream it here.
Pitchfork Music Festival announces headliners
Pitchfork Music Festival revealed its headliners for 2013: R. Kelly, Belle and Sebastian, and Bjork. Tickets are $50 for each day or $120 for a 3 day pass.
This Weekend! The Dirty Feathers, So Many Dynamos, and more
This weekend, you can catch The Dirty Feathers at a house show on Friday and So Many Dynamos at Mike n' Molly's on Saturday. Also check out some others throughout the weekend.
Weekly Mouthful: Midas the Crow
Wherein Midas the Crow discusses switching from being a metal head to a singer-songwriter, his recent move to Champaign and its impact on his music, and more, while eating a delectable slice of pizza.
Morr Music reissues Dump LPs
Morr Music is reissuing the first two LPs from Dump, solo project of Yo La Tengo bassist James McNew. Superpowerless and I Can Hear Music come out in Spring.
Tonight (1.30.13): Papadosio, Dopapod
Electro-pop producers Papadosio and Dopapod play at The Canopy Club in Urbana tonight. Doors open at 8 pm, tickets are $10. The show is 18+.
Album Announcement: Dawes – Stories Don't End
Dawes announces the track listing for their new record "Stories Don't End," due April 9th on HUB Records.
Listen Up: Wavves – Demon To Lean On
Wavves releases new track "Demon to Lean On," announces spring tour with FIDLAR and Cheetahs.
Error Records Opening All-Ages Venue in Champaign
Error Records is opening an all-ages venue in Champaign. Visit their Indie Gogo page to help out by donating to the cause!
Video: Animal Collective - "Applesauce"
Animal Collective released a new video for Centipede Hz. single "Applesauce," featuring an apple being eaten rather erotically.
Tonight (1.29.13): IndigoSun, Sonny Stubble, The Beeson Brothers
IndigoSun headlines Canopy Club tonight with openers Sonny Stubble and The Beeson Brothers.
Out Today: Local Natives, ON AN ON, Ducktails, and more!
A rundown of some of the new records out today, January 29, featuring releases from Local Natives, ON AN ON, Ducktails, and more.
Listen Up: Night Beds – Country Sleep
Stream Night Beds new album "Country Sleep," out February 5th.
Tonight (1.28.13): Kowabunga! Kid, Sleepyhead, Uncle Sham
Kowabunga! Kid, Sleepyhead, and Uncle Sham play at The Red Herring in Urbana tonight. Straight up tha punx, three dollars and all ages.
Recap: The Great Cover Up 2013
Highlights and a photo gallery of Days 2-4 of the 22nd annual Great Cover Up at The Highdive. It was more than a hoot; it was the ultimate hoot.
Listen Up: STRFKR — Miracle Mile
STRFKR stream four new tracks off their upcoming album "Miracle Mile."
Free Music: The Strokes — One Way Trigger
The Strokes released a synth-driven new song, "One Way Trigger," available for free download.