Recap in Crayon: Ezra Furman, The Fights, and The Unknown Pleasures
A review of Ezra Furman's October 11th show at Mike N Molly's in Champaign accompanied by beautiful crayon drawings.
Straightedge and Music
A look into what it means to be straightedge and the story behind the movement's origins in the early days of punk music.
Portland Recap in Crayon: Guitar Wolf, The Coathangers, Coward, The No Tomorrow Boys
A recap of some garage punk bands, like Guitar Wolf, playing in the distant land of Portland, Oregon with some accompanying drawings NOT done by a toddler.
This Weekend! Ezra Furman, The Unknown Pleasures, Ocean Glass, and more!
Live music this weekend at Mike n' Mollys, The Canopy Club and Error Records with The Unknown Pleasures, Ocean Glass, and more.
Album Review (Local): Elsinore - PUSH/PULL
Next Tuesday, October 15, brings us PUSH/PULL, Elsinore’s third album to date, on which, Champaign-based Elsinore gives us a diabetic’s answer to indie-pop.
The Return of Broken Bells
Broken Bells announce their new album, "After the Disco," to be released in January of 2014.
Our Chart: 9/29/2013 - 10/06/2013
Every week we report our top played albums to College Music Journal. This is our top 10 for the past week:
Symphony Magazine: Fellow music enthusiasts!
A brand new music zine has launched. Don't miss out on Symphony Magazine.
New Music Tuesday - 10/8/13
Check out three awesome new records that are brand new, TODAY! We love them and we recommend you listen to 'em.
Dreams of Being Hip: Aaron's Party
Comedy mastermind Matthew Shancer infiltrates Aaron's Party.
Show Recap: Morality Crisis, Gonzo Diablo, Lucid Dreams, Orator
A look back on the show at Error Records last night, featuring stellar sets from Morality Crisis, Lucid Dreams, and more.
This Weekend! Yip Deceiver + Blues Control, Thin Gin, From Cities Above, & More
Live music this weekend at Mike n' Mollys, The Canopy Club and Error Records with Yip Deceiver + Blues Control, Thin Gin, From Cities Above, and more.
Show Preview: From Cities Above, Morality Crisis, Gonzo Diablo, Lucid Dreams, Orator
A preview of the show at Error Records this Friday night, featuring From Cities Above, Morality Crisis, and a few other local acts.
Catching up with Star Course
Alex Soto, also known as DJ Han Freeman, catches up with Star Course to see where it stands, how it works, and what it has in store for the future.
Album Review: Migrant Kids - Migrant Kids
With their self-titled debut, Migrant Kids do the ironic, idiomatic, and oh-so-cliché. And? They do it well. The Austin-based trio reinvents the wheel.
Show Preview: Jeffrey Lewis & The Rain, Weyes Blood, Morgan Orion & The Honey Locusts
Upcoming show at The Velvet Elvis featuring Jeffrey Lewis, Weyes Blood, and Morgan Orion, all doing their own take on folk music.