Champaign Is Also A Band
226 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsOne 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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Episodes
EP131 - Brittany Bindrim - "Hearsay"
July 12, 2024 17:00 - 43 minutes - 50.3 MBSven Zooms with Brittany Bindrim (She/Her) about her song "Hearsay" off of the album "Velella Velella." Photo Credit: Emily Gualdoni
EP130 - Keith McKenney of Professor Ping "Mobius Rip"
July 05, 2024 17:00 - 51 minutes - 58.7 MBSven chats with Keith McKenney (He/They) of Professor Ping about his piece "Mobius Rip (theme from 'Z & Keith Watched a Movie')" off of the album "Anticiquated." Link to VCV Rack
EP129: Pete "Afro D" Shungu of Afro D & the Global Soundwaves - Superpouvoir
June 21, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBSven chats with Pete "Afro D" Shungu (He/HIm) of Afro D & the Global Soundwaves about his song "Superpouvoir"
EP128: Jared Prince of Retro Via - "Image"
June 07, 2024 17:00 - 45 minutes - 52.1 MBSven chats with Jared Prince (He/Him) of Retro Via about his song "Image" off the upcoming album "Mind Mirror"
EP127: Scott Kimble & Don King of Terminus Victor - "This Isn't Real"
May 24, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBSven chats with Scott (He/HIm) and Don (He/Him) of Terminus Victor about their song "This Isn't Real" from the album "Everending"
Bonus Episode 32: "Full Custody" album - Jarrel Young and Caleb Mbuvi
May 10, 2024 17:00 - 36 minutes - 41.6 MBSven chats with Jarrel Young (he/him) from EP57 and Caleb Mbuvi (he/him) about the upcoming album "Full Custody" - drops May 14th Presave the album: Full Custody
EP126: Andrew Waner of A Waning Reign - "Initiation"
April 26, 2024 16:45 - 56 minutes - 64.9 MBSven chats with Andrew Waner (He/Him) about his title track from his album "Initiation," looking for a CU metal scene, and his favorite non-musical things.
EP125: $imba P - "Failure Is Not an Option (Feat. Mother Nature)"
April 12, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBSven chats with $imba P (he/Him) at Guido's in downtown Champaign about his song "Failure Is Not an Option (Feat. Mother Nature)" off of his album "As Above So Below." Photo Credit: @injaekim_ on Instagram
EP124: Johnny Lusardi of Unseen Forces - "Eyes In The Back Of Your Head"
March 29, 2024 17:00 - 51 minutes - 58.9 MBSven chats with Johnny Lusardi (He/Him) about his song "Eyes In The Back Of Your Head" by Unseen Forces off the EP "Promo #2," working with C4a to create a space for all ages shows, and his favorite non-musical thing. Mosh videos mentioned in the Episode: Japanese Hardcore Mosh Style 2 Slam Dance Instructional Guide Bad Brains - Big Take Over (Live 1982)
Beyond the Scene: Poundgame Addison - "More Nights"
March 15, 2024 17:00 - 25 minutes - 29.5 MBSven chats with out of town artist Poundgame Addison (He/HIm) about his song "More Nights" just before performing at The SPACE (BEP23) on his 20 Hours tour that takes him through CU.
EP123: Sam and Zach of The Meantime - "Bored Opposite (Opposite Bored)
March 01, 2024 17:50 - 49 minutes - 56.9 MBSven 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.
Bonus Episode 31: Champaign Cypher Series with Robert Kjev
February 16, 2024 18:00 - 48 minutes - 55.1 MBSven 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/
EP122 - Michael Thies of Metaphysics - "Six to Midnight"
February 02, 2024 18:00 - 53 minutes - 60.7 MBSven 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
EP121 - Ava, Lou, & Owen of Romantica -"Tales from Neptune"
January 19, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBSven 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
Bonus Episode 30: Sharks in the Swimming Pool EP - Aly of Taurus Hate Club
January 05, 2024 18:00 - 36 minutes - 41.9 MBSven chats with Aly (She/Her) from Taurus Hate Club from EP78 about her new EP "Sharks in the Swimming Pool"
EP120 - ARTIST JOSA - ”Meds”
December 22, 2023 18:00 - 36 minutes - 41.6 MBSven 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/
EP119 - D.Rew - ”Be A Man”
December 08, 2023 17:45 - 53 minutes - 61.3 MBSven chats with D. Rew (he/him) about his song "Be a Man," the CU music scene, and his favorite non-musical thing(s).
EP118 - Mousepad - ”Fine For Now”
November 24, 2023 17:50 - 53 minutes - 61 MBSven 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
EP117 - Dorcus Withers - ”Mama’s Song”
November 10, 2023 18:00 - 41 minutes - 47.8 MBCW: 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.
EP116 - ZENtheRapper - ”According To Legend (feat. Mousepad)”
October 27, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBSven 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
EP115 - Jamere XO - ”Envious”
October 13, 2023 17:00 - 34 minutes - 39.6 MBSven chats with Jamere XO (He/HIm) about his song "Envious," his favorite CU venues, and his favorite non-musical things.
Bonus Episode 29: Wright Street EP - Manifest West
October 06, 2023 17:00 - 37 minutes - 43.2 MBIn 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
EP114 - Matt & Claire - Meadowhawk - ”There and Back Again”
September 29, 2023 17:00 - 44 minutes - 51 MBSven 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
Bonus Episode 28: Losing the Luster - Austin Parker of Mid Nite Leg
September 15, 2023 17:00 - 42 minutes - 48.2 MBIn 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
EP113 Shannon - Swords - ”Hell and High Water”
September 01, 2023 17:11 - 49 minutes - 56.1 MBSven 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
Bonus Episode 27: Lost In Translation - Mike from EP37
August 25, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBIn 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
EP112 Chris & Robbie - Rude Echoes - ”Breathless”
August 18, 2023 17:00 - 51 minutes - 59.4 MBSven 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
EP111 Clayton Burke Deering - The Clayton Burke Band - ”Wild Thing
July 28, 2023 17:00 - 56 minutes - 64.8 MBSven 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
EP110 Red & Grey - Red’s Head - ”Glitch”
July 14, 2023 17:00 - 58 minutes - 66.9 MBSven 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.
EP109 Liz & Carrie - Poisoned Rationality - ”Cheers to This”
June 30, 2023 17:00 - 47 minutes - 54.1 MBSven 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
EP108 - Clint & Chris of MOONSYDE - ”IKKE!”
June 16, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBSven chats with Clint (He/Him) and Chris (He/Him) of MOONSYDE about their song "IKKE!," the race they feel like finishing, playing house shows, and their favorite non-musical things. SONG: IKKE! ALBUM: Single BANDS: Clint: Illini Contraband (cover band), performed locally on campus(Joe’s, Canopy Club, Wesley Church), Noontime Performer at the Illini Union Bandside UIUC (met other band members) HIDEOUT formerly called Hip-Hop Collective (met Chris) MOONSYDE (current band) Chris: Kuri K...
EP107 - IamLostTwo - ”Grounded”
June 02, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 81 MBSven 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
EP106 - José Guzmán - ”Holande Pa Uste”
May 19, 2023 17:00 - 46 minutes - 53 MBSven 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: https://marathon.mercyh...
EP105 - Jules Rose - ”Run”
May 05, 2023 17:00 - 46 minutes - 53.1 MBSven 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
EP104 - Carissa Yau - ”I-57”
April 21, 2023 17:00 - 48 minutes - 55.2 MBSven 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
EP103 - Jon Ginoli of The Outnumbered - ”Tell Me What’s Wrong”
April 07, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBSven 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
EP102 - James Karvites aka Apollo K - ”When September Comes”
March 24, 2023 17:00 - 53 minutes - 61.8 MBSven 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
Bonus Episode 26: Genaro Jr., JRjoos, and Matthew of Hideout
March 10, 2023 18:00 - 48 minutes - 54.9 MBSven 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
Bonus Episode 25: Mousepad & WhipTRip6 of Half House Studios
February 24, 2023 18:00 - 44 minutes - 51.3 MBSven 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
Episode 101 - Max and Erik of Stańczyk - ”Aeroplane”
February 10, 2023 18:00 - 45 minutes - 51.8 MBSven 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
Episode 100 - Rick Valentin of Poster Children - ”He’s My Star”
January 13, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBIn 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 Tr...
Episode 99 - Tessa Turner - ”Narcissist”
December 30, 2022 18:00 - 42 minutes - 48.4 MBSven 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
Episode 98 - Rebekah Songer - ”Swamp Thing”
December 16, 2022 18:00 - 59 minutes - 68.1 MBSven 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
Bonus Episode 24 - Malady Jane and the Thotcrime of the Century
December 09, 2022 18:00 - 26 minutes - 30.8 MBSven 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."
Episode 97 - Jason Finkleman of Kuroshio - ”Bereavement”
December 02, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBSven 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 ...
Episode 96 - Genaro Jr. - ”American Gothic”
November 18, 2022 18:00 - 46 minutes - 53.8 MBSven 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
Bonus Episode 23 :Doug & Ian of The Weird Meet Boyz - ”The Space”
November 11, 2022 18:00 - 37 minutes - 42.8 MBSven 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
Episode 95 - Rob Arrol of Dick Justice - ”9 Outta 10”
November 04, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 65.6 MBSven 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
Episode 94 - Francis & Thomasin of The Joy Machine - ”Herd Immunity”
October 21, 2022 17:00 - 50 minutes - 57.3 MBSven 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
Bonus Episode 22 : Emily, Camryn, & Abbey - the heartbreak album
October 14, 2022 17:00 - 43 minutes - 49.4 MBSven 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