Champaign Is Also A Band

Episode 27 Karthik Kakarala - “Albedo”

Sven sits down with Karthik to talk about his song "Albedo," what makes up public venue, "infiltrating the scene," and his favorite non-musical thing. Stay tuned to the very end to hear what it will sound like when Karthik's pedals become self-aware... 
SONG: Albedo
ALBUM: Unreleased
BANDS: Pizza Party at... Wicker Event, Of Course You Realize... Solar Shadows, Karthik Kakarala, Kakarala Ensemble, Kakarala Quartet, ((siuIU)), Siege Circuit, Birthday Cookie, acidfuneral, Solar Shadows TrioFavorite Thing: Dark and Stormy
 
REFS:
Ghost Planet
IMC
Loose Cobra - Singer Songwriter Snakepit
Rose Bowl Tavern
Earthlight
Decide Today
THX 1312
Apsal'ara
The Iron Post
Blips and Chitz-Closed. Now The Birdhouse
Dumb Records - The Black Sheep Cafe -Closed
Nightshop
Tranformers
Orson Wells
Leonard Nimoy
Eric Idle
Robert Stack
Vangelis
Albedo (Wikipedia)

Bonus Episode 6: Activator Magazine

Sven met up with Activator Magazine's Co-Founders Joseph Copley and Scott Faingold at Dumb Records in Springfield, IL. to talk about Activator Magazine, it's beginnings, growth, surprises, and a little about Springfield's music scene.   
REFS:
ACTIVATOR Magazine
Dumb Records
Solution Printing
Looming
Jon Spencer
Flipper
Christine Pallon (Spandrels, La Louve, Carly Beth)
Girls Rock C-U
Kate Laine / (Cover of October 2018 Issue)
The Elf Shelf Books & Music 
The Black Sheep Café 
Backwards Day
Dexter Anodyne
Black Box
Blushe
Graveswitcher 
Moondead 

Episode 26 Adam Porter of Wingclipper - “Ghost Dance”

Sven chats with Adam Porter of Wingclipper to talk about his song Ghost Dance.  Find out what all the bright lights in the sky are, is Godzilla really a bad guy, and what amazing musical things are going on at Parkland College!
SONG:  Ghost Dance
ALBUM: Secrets of the Stars
BANDS: Mutual Concepts, Wingclipper, Faded Black T-Shirt
Favorite Thing: Black Coffee and Berry Pie
Photo by: Andrew Waner 
 REFS:
Carl Sagan (Cosmos Series)KaijuGodzillaUltramanParkland CollegePerimeter Road Sound Recordings The Inn Keepers (Recording)Leah Jean (Recording)Compilation AlbumPrevalence (recording)Perimeter Road Music FestivalNectarElsinoreThe Data WavesWPCD FM 88.7 (about)WPCD FM 88.7 (Streaming) Mark Rubel (Pogo Studio)The Blackbird AcademyThe Analog Hour (Mondays 9am)

Episode 25 Cole Bridges - “Never Been Dirty”

Pull up a chair, crack open a Stag, lean back, and open your ear holes. Sven interviews Cole Bridges about his song "Never Been Dirty." Find out if there is a metal detector, why you should go on tour, and learning to not be held back by your past.
SONG:  Never Been Dirty
ALBUM: (unreleased)
BANDS: Since moving to Champaign/Urbana: My Brother, Harrison / Elsinore / The Annas / The Fights / Primitive Lights / Cole Bridges & The Overpass
Favorite Thing:  Stag Beer
Refs:
Chris Gaines
Ain't Scared - The Fights
Buzz Magazine
The Headlights
The Rose Bowl Tavern
Loose Cobra
The Iron Post

Episode 24 GATSON - “Draft Day Prelude”

Sven chats with Gatson about his song "Draft Day Prelude" and the upcoming album "Draft Day." We talk about giving up, finding our purpose, and how to truly be successful.
Find GATSON on Spotify
Gatson's Draft Day album drops October 4th on all the streaming platforms.
Refs:
Soul Professa (Draft Day Producer)
Johnny 'MME' Barber (Mix and Master - Draft Day)
Blessed to Become a Blessing
A3C Festival
Believers Dynasty
J. Cole (Dollar & a Dream)
Northern Touch Music Festival & Conference
Trouble Chasin'
FlipsideMoton
Russ - "Its All In Your Head"
Believers Dynasty (Clothing)
Believers4Change - Website Coming Soon!
 
 
 

Episode 23 Rex and Richard of The Autocorrect - “Singularity”

Sven sits down to talk to Rex and Richard of The Autocorrect to talk about their song "Singularity" off the album "Come See the Future."
We discuss the pros and cons of dating an artificial intelligence, why Fred is the best cat ever, and the best technique for roasting marshmallows over a cleansing flame....
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SONG: Singularity
ALBUM: Come See the Future
BANDS:  Rex:  The Autocorrect (2013-present); Electric Bitters - AKA Withnail (2009-2013); Oh, Alchemy (2008); Lookin' to Cheat (2004-2008); solo acoustic guitar open mic stuff (early '90s); Junk (1994); RDI, AKA Random Noize (1986-87); HSR (1985-86)      Richard:  The Autocorrect (2013-present), From Circumstances (2018-present; solo guitar), UIUC Community Gamelan (2015-18/whenever I can), Pleasure Boat Explosion (2010-12), Boxmaker (1992-94) Misk
FAVORITE THING: Coffee (Rex) Unsweetened Ice Tea (Richard)
REFS:
Bass VI
"Constellation Games" by Leonard Richardson
Mike n Molly's
IMC
Staghorn
yndi halda
Sipyard
The Iron Post
Rose Bowl Tavern
51 Main
Memphis on Main
Exile on Main St
25 o'Clock Brewing Company
The Red Herring
Channing Murray
99% Invisable
Futility Closet
Cat Snap - Champaign Area Trap Spay/Neuter and Adoption Program
Updates to IMC/Urbana Police Dept/City of Urbana Since interview:
The News-Gazette: IMC to Urbana council: New rules causing us to be 'regulated out of existence'
Urbana takes IMC off probation, removes fines, refunds permit fees

Episode 22 Angie Heaton - “It's Easier When You're Here”

Sven talks to Angie Heaton about her song: "It's Easier When You're Here" off the album "Let It Ride." We talk about death, crushes, and getting crushed to death.
Photo Credit: Jim Heaton
SONG: It’s Easier When You’re Here
ALBUM: Let It Ride
BANDS: 40 Daze, Elysian Fields, Cat Gut, Some band in a guy’s basement, So few bullets, Corndolly, Liquorette, Tractor Kings, Angie Heaton and the Gentle Tamers
Favorite Thing: Diet Coke
REFS:
Kurt Bielema
The Fiery Furnaces
Love Cup
My Favorite Murder
Gina Villalobos
LP
The Fights
Mabel's
Menthol (Mother)
HUM
Hardvark
Poster Children
Grey Gardens
Marianne Williamson
 
 

Episode 21 Colleen Deremiah of Warm Darn - “YouTube Tutorial”

In this episode Sven sips the darkest of coffees and talks to Colleen of Warm Darn about her song “YouTube Tutorial” off the album “word search.” We talk about her writing process, why Ableton is pure witchcraft, and her favorite non-musical thing. (Ableton, please sponsor Warm Darn)
SONG: Youtube Tutorial ALBUM: word search BANDS:  Warm Darn, Gogetum, and President’s Select FAVORITE THING:  Coffee - black as midnight on a moonless eve
Refs:
Ableton
jeremy's bike
badger blanket
songs about transition
The Helio Sequence
Poppy Rose
Fall Afternoon
Bear McCreary (I said McCleary, sorry)
David Lynch
Angelo Badalamenti

Episode 20 Rebecca Rego - “Worst Days”

In this episode Sven opens the bottle of moderately priced pinot noir at the 2019 Hogchute Opry to sit down with Rebecca Rego of Rebecca Rego and the Trainmen. We talk about her song "Worst Days" off the album "Speaking of Witches." We talk about the past, ghosts, and what pairs well with conversation among other things.
Cover Photo by: Morgan Ciesielski 
SONG: Worst DaysALBUM: Speaking of WitchesBANDS:  Singer/Songwriter, Rebecca Rego & the TrainmenFAVORITE THING:  Wine
REFS:
April Base Studios
Beau Sorenson
Justin Vernon
Jason Isbell
Phoebe Bridgers
Louisville, KY (most haunted?)
Peter Carlson (Album Covers)
The Beauty Shop
Cowboy Monkey (venue)
Highdive (closed venue)
Exile on Main St.
Damien Jurado
Primative Lights (Tim McGee Ep10)
Elisinore / Ryan Groff
Matt Talbot (Earth Analog Records)
WFPK - Link to Live Lunch June 14: Rebecca Rego & the Trainmen
 

Episode 19 Miss Pettycakke - “Anger Over Sadness”

Welcome 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 PettycakkeALBUM: Not That Bitch EP – Miss PettyCakkeBANDS:  Miss PettyCakke (Joy) Creep Patrol (Baub) FAVORITE THING:  Root Beer [A&W](Joy) Orange Crush (Baub)
Refs:
Esthero
Angelfish
Shirley Manson
Garbage
Ferren's Pub
The Cure
Baub's Art
Blind Pig Brewery
Pig Daze
Margaret M. Keane Paintings