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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Episode 19 Miss Pettycakke - “Anger Over Sadness”
June 14, 2019 17:01 - 59 minutes - 67.8 MBWelcome to the crossover episode with "From Heartbreak To Hate." In this episode, Sven shares an A&W and a Crush with Joy (Miss Pettycakke) and Baub. We talk about the song "Anger Over Sadness" from the EP "Not That Bitch." We talk about their Podcast and its roots and Baub and Joy's favorite things. SONG: Anger Over Sadness – Miss Pettycakke ALBUM: Not That Bitch EP – Miss PettyCakke BANDS: Miss PettyCakke (Joy) Creep Patrol (Baub) FAVORITE THING: Root Beer [A&W](Joy) Orange Crush (Bau...
Bonus Episode 5: Flor Fest 2019
June 03, 2019 17:01 - 40 minutes - 46.3 MBWelcome to Flor Fest! Sven talks to the organizers, performers, and The UP Center about this annual event. Thank you to everyone who interviewed! Shout outs: William and Nathan from the UP Center for telling me all about the UP Center's services. Be sure to visit their website and make a donation or find out about their services: https://www.unitingpride.org/ Edgar and Dania for telling me all about the Flor Fest and also check out the Flor Poetry RSO The Goldstein Sound -- Nick Pitingo...
Episode 18 Paul Kotheimer "Let's Hang"
May 17, 2019 17:01 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBSven hangs with Paul Kotheimer to talk about his song “Let’s Hang” off the album “Terrarium.” We discuss vintage recording, the CU scene, and when exactly is half-past-fuck-this-shit-o’clock. SONG: Let’s Hang – Paul Kotheimer ALBUM: Terrrarium BANDS: MORGAN ORION & the AFTERBURNERS FAVORITE THING: Old Fashioned REFS: Ballad of the Benjamin The Chickadee Sermon Sororise (Ep. 12 -- Emily) Relevator (Ep. 13 – Kenna) ...
Episode 17 CJ Run - “Indigo”
May 03, 2019 17:01 - 53 minutes - 61.1 MBI met up with CJ Run at an Espresso Royale to talk about their song "Indigo" off the single "747" - Produced by yourbeautifulruin (Allan Xu) We talk also about their recent release “Here for Now” also produced by yourbeautifulruin. Find out what CJ’s favorite CU music scene moments are and what really makes CJ smile. There will be singing, dancing… a secret twin you didn’t know about… 2 weddings… You’re gonna cry, there’s gonna be a fight scene, and then you’re gonna jump on the train at t...
Episode 16 Melody Wachtel of This Is A Stick Up! - “Goth Girlfriend”
April 19, 2019 17:01 - 55 minutes - 63 MBSven and Melody nibble on oatmeal cookies and sip mochas as we talk about Melody's song "Goth Girlfriend" off the "Dumpster Punk EP" from her band "This Is A Stick Up!" So get your finest dark clothes, put your Siouxie album on your record player, and find out if there really is a Goth Girlfriend… SONG: Goth Girlfriend – This is a Stick Up! ALBUM: The Dumpster Punk EP BANDS: This is a Stick Up!, Not for the Faint of Heart Favorite Thing: oatmeal raisin cookies and mochas REFS: Goth girlf...
Episode 15 Zoe Willott of Zzo - “Steal the Show”
April 05, 2019 16:59 - 50 minutes - 57.8 MBSven talks with Zoe from ZZO about her song "Steal the Show" off her album: "Telling Other People’s Stories." Find out about the bizarre history of the word “Jazzical.” Also, why playing classical piano on an upright is just “nuts.” SONG: Steal the Show – Zzo ALBUM: Telling Other People’s Stories BANDS: Zoe Willott Trio/Zzo Favorite Thing: Oreos REFS: Space Song – Beach House Ariana Grande Post Malone Alvvays OHHME Mermaid Heaven Ausar Nectar Pygmalion Frankie Cosmos Post Ani...
Episode 14 Vivian McConnell - "Maja"
March 22, 2019 17:00 - 56 minutes - 64.9 MBSven chats with Vivian McConnell over some Topo Chico, chips, salsa and guacamole about her song "Maja" off her V.V. Lightbody album: "Bathing Peach." Find out what "Maja" really means--it's not what Sven thinks it means. Is there a multi-VivVerse? SONG: Maja – V.V. Lightbody ALBUM: Bathing Peach BANDS: V.V. Lightbody, Santah, Grandkids Favorite Thing: Topo Chico / Chips / Salsa / Guacamole PHOTO: Nicolette Nunez Photography REFS: 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover This Guitars -- Grandk...
Episode 13 Kenna Mae - “NBDY’S DRM GRL”
March 08, 2019 06:00 - 49 minutes - 57.1 MBSven sips some tea and enjoys some brownies with Kenna Mae (They/Them) of Relevator to talk about their song "NBDY'S DRM GRL." We discover Kenna’s favorite non-musical things… Sven discovers that Kenna is also an Ologite. SONG: NBDY'S DRM GRL (Nobody's Dream Girl) ALBUM: Still Asleep BANDS: The FlowerJax, Wagon Fire, Kenna Mae (solo & with Bob Watson) Mae & the Dark Days, Dalipop, SharpDirt, The Impalas, Relevator. Favorite Thing: Chai Rooibos Tea / CHOCOLATE ANYTHING Refs: Wellnus Hous...
Episode 13 Kenna Mae - “NBDY'S DRM GRL”
March 08, 2019 06:00 - 49 minutes - 57.1 MBSven sips some tea and enjoys some brownies with Kenna Mae of Relevator to talk about her song "NBDY'S DRM GRL." We discover Kenna’s favorite non-musical things… Sven discovers that Kenna is also an Ologite. SONG: NBDY'S DRM GRL (Nobody's Dream Girl) ALBUM: Still Asleep BANDS: The FlowerJax, Wagon Fire, Kenna Mae (solo & with Bob Watson) Mae & the Dark Days, Dalipop, SharpDirt, The Impalas, Relevator. Favorite Thing: Chai Rooibos Tea / CHOCOLATE ANYTHING Refs: Wellnus House Loose Cobra...
Episode 12 Emily Ann of Whiskey Business - “How I Adore”
February 22, 2019 18:00 - 48 minutes - 55.3 MBSven brunches with Emily Ann of Whiskey Business and Sororise. We discuss her song “How I Adore,” enjoy some eggs and cheesy grits, and talk about the CU Scene. One of these days Sven will say Sororise correctly… SONG: “How I Adore” - Whiskey Business ALBUM: From Slug Hollow BANDS: Whiskey Business, Sororise, Relevator, Chachi and the Bandidos Favorite Thing: All things brunch! PHOTO BY: Tom Wynne at Tom Wynne Photography Refs: Sororise - “Male Order Bride” ToneGood Studio Urbana Ho...
Episode 11 Drake Maxon of Shouting Match - "Strangers"
February 08, 2019 18:01 - 39 minutes - 45.2 MBSven sits down to talk with Drake Maxon of Shouting Match and Prevalence about his song “Strangers.” We enjoy some Pandamonium Donuts while we talk about the scene, WPCD, and Drake’s favorite non-musical thing. Check out this episode to get to know Drake Maxon and maybe you won't feel like a stranger anymore. SONG: “Strangers” – By Shouting match ALBUM: (Single) BANDS: Shouting Match, Not for the Faint of Heart, and Prevalence Favorite Thing: good doughnut and coffee REFS: Shouting Mat...
Bonus Episode 4: Heirship Records Farewell 2018
January 18, 2019 17:57 - 31 minutes - 36.1 MBIn this bonus episode, we bid farewell to Heirship Records. Sven interviews Heirship Artists and fans of Heirship to talk about what Heirship and Isaac Arms has meant to them. Special thanks to everyone that interviewed with me: Luke Bergkoetter - Withershins/Take Care/Marathon Matt Mitchell - motes Jake Metz - Total Asshole Bryce Hays - Withershins/Dr. Responsible Nick Foreman - Take Care Mike Daab - Hot Cops! Veronica Mullen - Ghoul Jr. Scott Kimble - Terminus Victor Seth Fein - Absint...
Episode 10 Tim McGee of Primitive Lights - "Funeral Attire"
November 29, 2018 17:05 - 53 minutes - 61.5 MBSven shoots-the-shit with Tim McGee about his song "Funeral Attire" off the "Primitive Lights EP". We sing the praises of Clayton Deering on slide, H/T Matt Talbot of HUM, and Sven uses the term "False Cadencey." We talk about the scene, but then it just comes back to the amazing people and places of Champaign-Urbana. Yes, listener, the bullshit smells sweeter with you around, so give it a listen. SONG: Funeral Attire ALBUM: Primitive Lights EP BANDS: Penny Horses, The Chemicals, The Falbon...
Episode 9 Nick Pitingolo of Acidfuneral - "Leaving // Drifting Through a Starless Realm"
November 09, 2018 18:25 - 40 minutes - 46.6 MBSven interviews Nick Pitingolo about their song: リービング // 漂流間にスターレスレルム [leaving // drifting through a starless realm] as we drink Stone Ripper IPA and sip some sour Destihl: Sychopathic. Are dreams reality? What is Nick's favorite thing? How does Sven say Fataligeist? REFS: Video: Black Astra (Voidbringer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy4cr2aOzXI Loose Cobra IMC PHOTO: Emily Sanchez SONG: リービング // 漂流間にスターレスレルム [leaving // drifting through a starless realm] ALBUM: Funeral Horizon (f...
Episode 8 Isaac Arms of Withershins - "Fire Flies"
October 26, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBSven says: "Goodbye, for now" to Isaac Arms as they talk about the song Fire Flies off the album Silver Cities performed by Withershins. We talk about the CU music scene, Heirship Records, and of course Isaac's favorite non-musical thing. Grab yourself a Lime LaCroix and a slice (or two) of Oreo Pie from Po Boys in Urbana and check out this interview. REFS: POP! Monster Records, Parasol Records, The Chemicals, Our Landmark, New Ruins, Terminus Victor, Euriah Photo: Veronica Mullen SONG...
Episode 7 Melvin Knight - "Promised Land"
October 12, 2018 17:02 - 54 minutes - 61 MBIn this episode, Sven interviews Melvin Knight of Melvin Knight and the Amber Sky about his song “Promised Land” off the album “Shades of Us” PHOTO: Elijah Harris- IG: @flyguybantu SONG: Promised Land ALBUM: Shades of Us BANDS: Church Booty (now Fay Ray), Blackbird house band, backup for Fiona Kimble, Melvin Knight and the Amber Sky Favorite Treat: Grape Juice (Welches) Refs: Fay Ray Blackbird Urbana Fiona Kimble Music James Treichler (Wave Upon Wave) Emily Blue
Episode 6 Kelsey Sharp - "Healing"
September 14, 2018 17:01 - 57 minutes - 65.6 MBContent Warning: Homicide/Suicide In this episode Sven sits down with Kelsey Sharp to talk about her song “Healing.” We talk about loss. We talk about healing. We eat some monkey bread. Photo Credit: Philip Knox (https://www.philipknoxfineart.com/) SONG: Healing BANDS: Tell Mama, Snayl, and Fiona Kimble Favorite Treat: Her Mom’s Monkey Bread Mentions: Wellspring Duo Iron Post CU Change Makers Illinois Summer Youth Music (ISYM) #TSUSRT PLEASE SEE THESE RESOURCES (Provided By: Rattl...
Bonus Episode 3: We Are Family
August 31, 2018 17:01 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBIn this bonus episode Sven sits down with Reis and Rick 'Sticks' DeSantis to talk about family, growing up, learning music, and the CU music scene. So sit down with some Ghirardelli chocolate and enjoy this bonus episode with this father and son duo. Interludes by Bristle, Ghoul Jr., and Kassius My Sibella – Ghoul Jr. (EP) Can’t Be Friends – Bristle (ON TAP) Returning a Simple Favor – Kassius (EP) Hibachi – Bristle (ON TAP) Bands: Sticks No Vacancy Cover Band Manaputics Lou Miami & the K...
Episode 5 Sean Neumann of Jupiter Styles - "Baby Steps"
August 17, 2018 17:03 - 57 minutes - 66.1 MBSven sits down with Sean Neumann from Jupiter Styles about the song "Baby Steps" from the album "Be Good" Hear about why ventilation and looking out for your neighbor are so important. Why love takes work. Why we need to keep growing and love in baby steps. All while eating Ho Hos. SONG: Baby Steps ALBUM: Be Good BANDS: Jupiter Styles, Single Player, Nectar, Ratboys, Easter. Favorite Thing: HOHOs! PHOTO CREDIT: Mike Giannoni Mentions and Refs: Special Death Treadles The Fights Horrib...
Episode 4 Kamila Glowacki of Nectar - "Blinds"
July 20, 2018 17:01 - 55 minutes - 63.1 MBIn this episode sven interviews Kamila Glowacki from Nectar about the song "Blinds" from the album: "Knocking at the Door" Find out why the box of lemons doesn't exist, where the name NECTAR comes from, teaching at Girls Rock CU, favorite deep cuts from CU music, a CU music scene gripe, and Kamila's favorite non-musical thing... SONG: Blinds ALBUM: Knocking At The Door BANDS: Nectar, Kowabunga! Kid, La Louve, Single Player, Wolf Luv, Chain's Gang, Island of Misfit Toys, Melodica Musique Fa...
Episode 3 Constantin Roman of Edict of Milan - "Servitude (Exploration reprise)"
July 06, 2018 17:00 - 56 minutes - 64.8 MBIn this episode, Sven interviews Contantin Roman about a soundtrack project "Beyond Yesterday's Grasp: Official Soundtrack" We listen to one song off the project: "Servitude," talk about it, find out about all the secrets of ACKER and Marathon, and then we talk about how amazing the IMC is and how important it is to the CU communtity. Finally we find out what Constantin's favorite non-musical thing is... SONG: Servitude (Exploration reprise) ALBUM: Beyond Yesterday's Grasp: Official Soun...
Bonus Episode 2: Girls Rock! C-U 2018
June 29, 2018 17:00 - 39 minutes - 45.3 MBSven interviews members of the Girls Rock! C-U crew. Find out more about this great camp and what makes it so special. Interviews: Emily, Olivia, Amy, Carrie, Isaac, and Christine. References: Riot grrrl Movement: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riot_grrrl Girls Rock! Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dbx5PM8jH3w Girls Rock! Movie: http://www.girlsrockmovie.com/ Check out the bands of the interviewees: (with links to music if available) Sororise (https://sororise.bandcamp.com)...
Episode 2 Marielle of M K Nova (formally:Etumu Elmari) - "Manic"
June 22, 2018 17:00 - 50 minutes - 57.6 MBSven chats with Marielle about her solo project: Etumu Elmari and her song "Manic." which was recorded live in the Blue Box Studio. We talk about mental health, her writing style, and her favorite non-musical thing. We enjoy a spicy ginger beer. Etumu Elmari is crowdsourcing support for her upcoming album: "Pandora" and she could use your help: (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2124257559/etumu-elmaris-debut-album-pandora) SONG: Manic (working title) ALBUM: Pandora (working title) BA...
Episode 2 Marielle of Etumu Elmari - "Manic"
June 22, 2018 17:00 - 50 minutes - 57.6 MBSven chats with Marielle about her solo project: Etumu Elmari and her song "Manic." which was recorded live in the Blue Box Studio. We talk about mental health, her writing style, and her favorite non-musical thing. We enjoy a spicy ginger beer. Etumu Elmari is crowdsourcing support for her upcoming album: "Pandora" and she could use your help: (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2124257559/etumu-elmaris-debut-album-pandora) SONG: Manic (working title) ALBUM: Pandora (working title) ...
Bonus Episode 1: Hogchute Opry 2018
June 15, 2018 17:01 - 28 minutes - 32.7 MBIn this bonus episode we talk to performers and members of the CU music scene and find out what is so great about the Hogchute Opry There are links to as many of the bands as I could find. Enjoy! Interviews: Dave Pride: Col. James Presents, Primative Lights, Neoga Blacksmith, The Fights Chris Davis: Finer Feelings, Patriot Patrol Cole: Cole Bridges, The Fights, The Annas Clayton Deering: The Fights, Tractor Kings, Cole Bridges Jeff Brandt: EXILE ON MAIN ST Patrick Lyke: Mille Nomi, D...
Episode 1 Elizabeth Majerus of Motes - "Came To"
June 08, 2018 17:03 - 1 hour - 80 MBElizabeth Majerus of Motes sits down to talk with me about the song "Came To" off of their album "Crash the Day." We discuss her writing style, how the band Motes was formed, and things she loves musical and non-musical. We sip hot tea in a hot studio and reminisce about days gone by in the Champaign-Urbana music scene. LINKS to things we talk about: Windmills: "The Cast Are Now in the Conversation" Angie Heaton: "Trans Am" Joni Mitchell – Blue: “Little Green” Fiona Kimble Emily Blue