Champaign Is Also A Band

Episode 3 Constantin Roman of Edict of Milan - "Servitude (Exploration reprise)"

In 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 Soundtrack
BANDS: ACKER, marathon, enhasa (chicago), power of dusk, Edict of Milan
Favorite Thing: Beer (We drank “Remember Camp Waconda” from Triptych Brewing)

Bonus Episode 2: Girls Rock! C-U 2018

Sven 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_grrrlGirls Rock! Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dbx5PM8jH3wGirls Rock! Movie: http://www.girlsrockmovie.com/
Check out the bands of the interviewees: (with links to music if available)
Sororise (https://sororise.bandcamp.com) [Emily]The Chickadee Sermon [Olivia]Sunshine Daydream [Olivia]The Bashful Youngens (https://thebashfulyoungens.bandcamp.com) [Carrie]Dearie [Carrie]Winder (https://winder.bandcamp.com/) [Isaac]La Louve (https://lalouve.bandcamp.com) [Christine]Spandrels (https://spandrels.bandcamp.com/) [Christine & Isaac]

Episode 2 Marielle of M K Nova (formally:Etumu Elmari) - "Manic"

Sven 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)
BANDS: Wolves to Whales, Smoke in Space
Favorite Treat: Ginger Beer

Bonus Episode 1: Hogchute Opry 2018

In 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, Designer Dog, Finer Feelings, Col. James Presents
Kenna Mae Reiss: Flower Jax, Dollipop, Relavator
Holly Monet: Rainbow Flag, Merry Travelers FYI: Mac and Cheese date at Red Herring: July 11th Soul Food Night
Charlie Harris:  The Floops, The Joy Zen, Sonny Stubble, Rhythm Manding, Black Coffee Fridays, Bones Jugs, The Hobnob String Band, Relevator, The Chickadee Sermon, The Merry Travelers 
Jacob:  Tractor Kings
Ashley Laine: Mille Nomi, Designer Dog, Penny Horses
Garrick Nelson: Col. James Presents, ZXO, Our Landmark, Shazoo, Winder, Penny Horses
Rebekah Songer: Rebekah Songer Band
Brad Olson:  Neoga Blacksmith, Waterfowl, Primitive Lights, Patriot Patrol

Episode 1 Elizabeth Majerus of Motes - "Came To"

Elizabeth 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