Champaign Is Also A Band

Episode 80 - Carrie Chandler of The Bashful Youngens - ”I Would”

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

Episode 79 - Brandon T Washington - Part 2: Reflections

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

Episode 79 - Brandon T. Washington of Temple of Low Men - ”Languid”

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

Episode 78 - Alyssa Allen - ”Old Enough”

Sven chats with Alyssa about her song "Old Enough," after recording it in the studio.  Hear what makes a great music scene, her favorite CU venues, and a perfect local musician lineup.
SONG: Old Enough
ALBUM: Single
BANDS: Solo
Favorite Treat: Coffee Milk Tea with boba, from Bearology Baby Dills (Mt. Olive)
Cover photo by: Mayil  (https://www.instagram.com/hell_tek_productions/)
 

Episode 77 - Mina & Elliott of Long Birds - ”Driving to Rapid City”

Sven chats with Elliott and Mina of Long Birds about their song "Driving to Rapid City," finding the Easter egg in the music video, running the Birdhouse DIY house venue in Champaign, and maybe a few non-musical favorite things.
 
SONG: Driving to Rapid City
ALBUM: I Had A Dream I Was Skateboarding
BANDS: Elliott: Ghoul Jr.
Favorite Treat: Sprite/Orange Soda
Photo Credit:  Adrian Medriano

Episode 76 - Aaron Short of The Bashful Youngens - ”Tennessee”

Sven chats with Aaron Short of The Bashful Youngens about his song "Tennessee," meeting Carrie, the CU music Scene, and his favorite non-musical things.
SONG: Tennessee
ALBUM: Inflorescent 
BANDS: The Bashful Youngens
Favorite Treat: Bell’s Light Hearted Ale and Double Tree Hotel Chocolate Chip Cookie [Recipe]
Photo Credit:  Anna Longworth Photography

Episode 75 - Black Mage - Lexx Luthor vs. Black Mage

Find the November 27 Rap Battle and other battles here: http://bit.lyiBattleTV-BlackMageSven chats with Black Mage about rap battles, strategies, inspiration, roots of the name Black Mage, and his favorite non-musical things.
SONG: Lexx Luthor vs. Black Mage (November 27, 2021)
BANDS/Groups: Rogue Tendency
Favorite Treats: Squirt, Cranberry Juice, Butterscotch, and Hamburgers
 

Episode 74 - Jake Fava of Booth Blues - ”Father‘s Day”

Sven talks with Jake Fava of Booth Blues about his song "Father's Day," his favorite CU venue, making open mics happen over zoom, and his favorite non-"Musical" thing.  OPEN JAM happening every other Tuesday at the Canopy Club: https://www.facebook.com/events/250617263661984
SONG: Father’s Day
ALBUM: Something New (LP)
BANDS: Booth Blues, Anika Emily (EP39), The E Wing Brass Band
Favorite Treat: Snickerdoodles and Ginger Ale
 
 

Episode 73 - The Letter L Beats - ”Joey Beat”

Sven meets up with The Letter L Beats to chat about his beat "Joey," creating the "Illini Anthem," teaching folks how to make beats, and his favorite non-musical thing.  
SONG: Joey beat
BANDS: Jarrel Young (EP57), Yuneer Gainz, Greg Whiskey, Lil Doug
Favorite Treat: Hummus and Chips
Photo Credit:  Boots Howard
 
 

Episode 72 - Sunny Ture - ”Vacation”

Sven meets up with Sunny Ture in his Temple Studio to talk about his song "Vacation" off of the album "Hotline," the therapy that comes from creating, how the Push(soul) Collective began, and his favorite non-musical thing(s). 
SONG: Vacation
ALBUM: Hotline (Sunny Ture & Solomon Grunge) Released 4/15/21
BANDS: Push(soul) Hip Hop Collective, Colabs with Kelvah, Kivon Redd
Favorite Treat: Grippos, Bannana, Strawberry, Greek yogurt Smoothie
Photo Credit:  photo by Kivon Redd of Push(soul)