Champaign Is Also A Band

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
 

Bonus Episode 5: Flor Fest 2019

Welcome 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 Pitingolo who helped organize the event.
IMC
Karthik Kakarala: Of Course You Realize
Colleen Deremiah: Warm Darn

Episode 18 Paul Kotheimer "Let's Hang"

Sven 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 KotheimerALBUM: TerrrariumBANDS:  MORGAN ORION & the AFTERBURNERSFAVORITE THING:  Old Fashioned
REFS:
Ballad of the Benjamin                   
The Chickadee Sermon                    
Sororise  (Ep. 12 -- Emily)                             
Relevator (Ep. 13 – Kenna)                            
Rose Bowl Tavern               
Girls Rock! CU (Bonus Episode 2)                    
Perennial Sound Studio     
Everyone Smokes in Hell  
Let’s Keep it That Way     
Pogo Studio                 
Louis Prima                 
BEEP! BEEP!  (Louis Prima)
Red Herring             
Channing-Murry    
Poster Children     
Braid                        
American Football  
The Iron Post              
Jodi Birdwell        
Faith Gabel           
PHOTO By: Terry Miller of C-U Bands and Fans                   

Episode 17 CJ Run - “Indigo”

I 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 the end…
SONG: Indigo  ALBUM: 747 Single BANDS:  Soultra and Data Waves Favorite Thing: Vanilla Almond Latte
Refs:
The Canopy Club CJ Run – “Spaghetti”  Cakes Da Killa  yourbeautifulruin The Data Waves  Bollywood  Polyglot  Pidgin English  CJ Run Instagram   CJ Run Twitter   
Photo by: Kendall Hill

Episode 16 Melody Wachtel of This Is A Stick Up! - “Goth Girlfriend”

Sven 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 EPBANDS: This is a Stick Up!, Not for the Faint of HeartFavorite Thing: oatmeal raisin cookies and mochas
REFS:
Goth girlfriend MemePunk Rock Girl - The Dead Milkmen Kowabunga!KidNECTAR  -- (EP.4 - Kamila)Trivium Soy City StranglersFlor FestDinosaur Jr.Isaac (Ep. 8) CU Pride FestivalSipyardBullnettleMirror MirrorZelda
PHOTO By: Dan Wachtel

Episode 15 Zoe Willott of Zzo - “Steal the Show”

Sven 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 – ZzoALBUM: Telling Other People’s StoriesBANDS: Zoe Willott Trio/ZzoFavorite Thing: Oreos
REFS:
Space Song – Beach House  Ariana Grande  Post MaloneAlvvaysOHHME   Mermaid HeavenAusarNectarPygmalion     Frankie CosmosPost Animal Middle pedal on a grand piano: SostenutoHenry Cowell –Aeolian HarpSonny Clark Trio – (The Rudy Van Gelder Edition)    The Bad Plus   PHOTO: Alyssa Barber Photography

Episode 14 Vivian McConnell - "Maja"

Sven 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. LightbodyALBUM: Bathing PeachBANDS: 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 -- Grandkids CU Folk & Roots Festival Tom Turino Charango Hathaways