Champaign Is Also A Band

Sven chats with Andrew Waner (He/Him) about his title track from his album "Initiation," looking for a CU metal scene, and his favorite non-musical things.

Sven chats with $imba P (he/Him) at Guido's in downtown Champaign about his song "Failure Is Not an Option (Feat. Mother Nature)" off of his album "As Above So Below." Photo Credit: @injaekim_ on Instagram

Sven chats with Johnny Lusardi (He/Him) about his song "Eyes In The Back Of Your Head" by Unseen Forces off the EP "Promo #2," working with C4a to create a space for all ages shows, and his favorite non-musical thing. Mosh videos mentioned in the Episode: Japanese Hardcore Mosh Style 2 Slam Dance Instructional Guide Bad Brains - Big Take Over (Live 1982)

Sven chats with out of town artist Poundgame Addison (He/HIm) about his song "More Nights" just before performing at The SPACE (BEP23) on his 20 Hours tour that takes him through CU.

Sven chats with Sam (he/him) and Zach (he/him) of The Meantime about their instrumental "Bored Opposite (Opposite Bored)," the local music scene, and their favorite non-musical things.

Sven chats with Robert Kjev (he/him) of Robert K Multimedia about the Champaign Cypher Series, favorite venues, moments, and his favorite non-musical thing. Find Champaign Cypher here: https://www.instagram.com/champaigncypher/

Sven chats with Michael Thies (He/HIm) of Metaphysics about his song "Six to Midnight" Link to: (White Man) in Hammersmith Palais by The Clash: https://open.spotify.com/track/45xBWOa6oEAk1WlVyr5QAB?si=d6904039679947a0

Sven chats with Ava (She/Her) Lou (She/Her) and Owen (He/Him) of Romantica about their song "Tales from Neptune" from their self titled EP Romantica, favorite house venues, what makes a good music scene, and their favorite non-musical things! Cover Photo by: Jack Hsiao-Wecksler

Sven chats with Aly (She/Her) from Taurus Hate Club from EP78 about her new EP "Sharks in the Swimming Pool"

Sven chats with ARTIST JOSA (He/Him) about his song "Meds," the CU music scene, and his favorite non-musical thing(s). ARTIST JOSA on Spotify Cover Photo taken by: https://www.instagram.com/justalittlefudge/

Sven chats with D. Rew (he/him) about his song "Be a Man," the CU music scene, and his favorite non-musical thing(s).

Sven chats with Mousepad (He/Him) about his song "Fine for Now" off of the album "Right Person, Wrong Time," favorite CU venues, what collaboration could mean to the music community, and his favorite non-musical things. Cover photo by Jake Futch

CW: Mentions Abuse, R*pe, and Violence Sven chats at a local DQ with Dorcus Withers (He/HIm) about his song "Mama's Song," forming a community, and his upcoming podcast "Peace Away From Home." Dorcus is interested in any collaborations you are interested in for music and podcasting. If you would like to reach out to him, his email is dorcus224 (AT) gmail.com, feel free to also reach out through me if you'd like me to help with the introduction.

Sven chats with ZENtheRapper (He/Him) about his song "According To Legend (feat. Mousepad)," the importance of a good open mic, what makes a good music scene, and his favorite non-musical thing. Photo by Tyleah Whitlow

Sven chats with Jamere XO (He/HIm) about his song "Envious," his favorite CU venues, and his favorite non-musical things.

In this bonus episode Sven chats with Cade Whitt (He/Him), Coggan Banerian (He/Him), Nick Riley (He/Him), and Roan O’Brien (He/HIm) of Manifest West about their new EP "Wright St." - Available now on all the streaming services https://linktr.ee/manifestwest

Sven chats with Matt and Claire of Meadowhawk about their piece "There and Back Again" off of their album "Keep It Up," writing music for Contra Dance, and their favorite non-musical things. Urbana Country Dancers Recipe for Balsamic Pie

In this bonus episode Sven chats with Austin Parker (He/Him) of Mid Nite Leg about their new album "Losing the Luster" - Available now on all the streaming services and on Bandcamp at: https://midniteleg.bandcamp.com/album/losing-the-luster

Sven meets up with Shannon Swords (He/Him) at HarshPro's (EP88) studio space "The Labrary" to talk about his song "Hell and High Water" off of the album "Depth," working with collaborators, and what's next in the future. DEPTH is now out on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2jygEPyD0QNgdJUcrJ2o2w?si=graIdHjQQbePKNjFRSK3og

In this bonus episode Sven chats with Mike Carpenter (He/Him) (EP37) of Decadents about their new album "Lost in Translation" - Available now on all the streaming services and on Bandcamp at: https://decadents.bandcamp.com/album/lost-in-translation