Champaign Is Also A Band
One 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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Episodes
Friday Mar 11, 2022
Friday Mar 11, 2022
Sven chats with Andy & Tristan of Boxcar Graffiti about their song "Blind," where the name Boxcar Graffiti comes from, and what is the most important part of a good music scene.
SONG: Blind
ALBUM: Single
BANDS:
Tristan: Paint the Sky, Mousefight, Tristan Lake and the Chromatic Black, and Boxcar Graffit
Andy: Belladonna, Side Show Freaks and 10 Pounds Twisted
Favorite treats : Coffee or Tea
Photo credit: Terry Miller Brown
Friday Feb 25, 2022
Friday Feb 25, 2022
Sven sips some gin and chats with Don and Sticks of Bristle about their song "Magic Shoes," dearly departed venues, and some of their favorite non-musical things.
SONG: Magic Shoes
ALBUM: invitation
BANDS:
Sticks: Bands: Lou Miami And The Kozmetix, King Moon Razer, Creeps In Exile, Super Friends, White Trash Debutantes, and BristleDon: Bands: Hushtower, Terminus Victor, Social Imaginary, and Bristle
FAVORITE TREAT:Sticks: Water, Hershey Bar w/ AlmondsDon: Many types of Gin (neat)
Photo Credit: Ben Tschetter
Friday Feb 11, 2022
Friday Feb 11, 2022
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
Friday Jan 28, 2022
Friday Jan 28, 2022
Part 2 is all about all the extra things Brandon and Sven talked about. Cover Photo by: Kelly White
Friday Jan 21, 2022
Friday Jan 21, 2022
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
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Friday Jan 07, 2022
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/)
Friday Dec 24, 2021
Friday Dec 24, 2021
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
Friday Dec 10, 2021
Friday Dec 10, 2021
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
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Friday Nov 26, 2021
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
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
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