Champaign Is Also A Band

Sven chats with Robert Hirschfeld (He/Him) of Common Loon about his song "Automatic Skin," the CU music scene past and present, and his favorite non-musical thing.

Sven meets up with Sierra Sikora (She/Her) at KCPA to talk about her song "Jade" off of the EP "Confessions" the CU music scene, and her favorite non-musical things.

Sven chats with Andrew Simek (He/They) about his song "Pocket Song," the local CU Music Scene, being the Piano Man, and their favorite non-musical things! Info on the Piano Man : https://canopyclub.com/piano-man/

Sven chats with Patrick (He/HIm) and Noah (He/Him) of Castle Finn to talk about their song "Velvet Fangs" off of the "On The Vine (EP)."

Sven chats with James Mauck (He/Him) of Forebeat about his piece "Currents" off of the album "Stages of Growth," old and new CU venues, house shows, and his favorite non-musical thing.

Sven chats with Juli Sherry (She/Her) of Pretzle Records about working with Doug Hodge (BEP23) to create the record label, supporting the local music scene, and plans for the future. Pretzle Records Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pretzlerecords/ Pretzle Records Website: https://www.pretzlerecords.com/

Sven zooms with Tim Reynolds (He/Him) of Horrible Things about his song "A Million Times," off of the album "Everybody Else" the CU music scene 10+ years ago, and his favorite non-musical thing.  

Sven chats with Ricko.6ix3O (He/HIm) about his song "THOUGHT I WAS DONE (feat. JLøve)" off of the "Thought I Was Done - Single", the CU music scene, and his favorite non-musical things.

Sven chats with Michael Thies (He/Him) (EP122) of Metaphysics to talk about his newest album "Duality"  Duality on Bandcamp: https://the-metaphysics.bandcamp.com/album/duality Stream on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4lb7YoaBjLtlowQaloqY7X?si=x9hcTjaXRzK0zw_x0wjJHw

Sven chats with JLøve (She/Her) about her song "Gløw 'n Grøw" off of her recently released EP: "Dønt Førget," her favorite CU Venue, getting back into performing live, and her favorite non-musical things.

Sven chats with Bryan Bachman (He/Him) of Louavull to talk about his song " '57" off of the album "It's Over, Now What?" memories of the CU Music scene, and great things about his favorite non-musical thing.  Links to Bryan's current project: Shop Class    

Sven chats with John Mcnally (He/Him) of TwoLeggedZoo at The Labary about his song "Rest 1" written for the Rest Lab installation.  We'll also talk about finding a community of musicians here in CU, his favorite non-musical thing, and why you should kill your lawn and plant native plants. https://twoleggedzoo.carrd.co/

Introducing a podswap... Sven was a guest on "Z and Keith Watched A Movie" and here it is!  We talked about a formative movie from my childhood: "The Black Hole" You may remember Keith from EP130 talk about "Mobius Rip" which so happens to be the musical theme from "Z and Keith Watched A Movie."  *imagine sven inserted clever line about things going full circle here* Follow these links for funsies: https://x.com/zandkpod instagram.com/zandkpod https://www.youtube.com/@zandkpod Be sure to become a patron and support them: patreon.com/zandkpod Episode 5.38 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4JNsneNLfAXFN7i7xvsLTQ?si=9b03213bb58e47fa

Sven chats with Joe Carr (He/Him) of Decapitation In The Food Court to talk about his song "SCANDINAVIAN WAHHABISM" off of the recently released album "WHAT IF WE HAD NO MONEY AND JUST SHARED EVERYTHING?", excessive capitalization, DIY spaces, and his favorite non-musical thing(s).  

Sven chats with Surpraman (He/Him) about his song "Blow It Again" off of the upcoming album "The Troublemaker" dropping November 16th, just a few regrets, the CU scene, and his favorite non-musical things.  Cover design by: @_itsbittersweet

Sven sits down with Myles (He/They) from the band Mars Hojilla to talk about his song "Pinocchio," the music scene, and his favorite non-musical thing. Cover Photo by: Cam Marsengill (@purefriend_art on Instagram)

Sven chats with Rhoq (She/Her) about her song "Wait For It" off of A Small Meaningless Rebellion's upcoming EP. Cover Photo: Juli Sherry (@moochieboochie on Instagram)

Sven chats with David aka WhipTRip6 (He/HIm) from Half House Studios about his song "Oil and Water," the CU music scene, and his favorite non-musical thing(s) Jake Futch (@_fj.fj_ on instagram)

Sven zooms with Jeff Julian (He/Him) of Vaudevileins off the album "Lights Out" about his song "Erase the Truth"

Sven chats with Larry Gates (He/Him) from Curb Service about his new EP "Four Letter World" - OUT NOW! Link to early version of Brooklyn (Little Red Recovery Room - 2007 Version)  

Sven Zooms with Brittany Bindrim (She/Her) about her song "Hearsay" off of the album "Velella Velella." Photo Credit: Emily Gualdoni

Sven chats with Keith McKenney (He/They) of Professor Ping about his piece "Mobius Rip (theme from 'Z & Keith Watched a Movie')" off of the album "Anticiquated." Link to VCV Rack  

Sven chats with Pete "Afro D" Shungu (He/HIm) of Afro D & the Global Soundwaves about his song "Superpouvoir"

Sven chats with Jared Prince (He/Him) of Retro Via about his song "Image" off the upcoming album "Mind Mirror"

Sven chats with Scott (He/HIm) and Don (He/Him) of Terminus Victor about their song "This Isn't Real" from the album "Everending"

Sven chats with Jarrel Young (he/him) from EP57 and Caleb Mbuvi (he/him) about the upcoming album "Full Custody" - drops May 14th Presave the album: Full Custody

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 chat 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 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 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

Sven chats with Robbie (He/HIm) and Chris (They/Them) about their song "Breathless" off of the album "Unfriendly Reminder"   SONG: Breathless ALBUM:  Unfriendly Reminder BAND: Rude Echoes Favorite treat: Mandarin Jarritos/Hi-Chews Photo credit: Marciel Shepard

Sven sits down with Clayton Burke Deering (He/HIm) to chat about his song "Wild Thing," collaborating with Kenna Mae (EP13), playing pedal steel in his solo project Neon Gravel, what makes a good music scene, and his favorite non-musical things. SONG: Wild Thing ALBUM: No Immediate Plans BANDS: The Fights, The Rebekah Songer Band, Tractor Kings, Cole Bridges & the Overpass, Emily Anne Band, The Landovers, Neon Gravel, and The Clayton Burke Band Cover Photo: JP Goguen

Sven chats with Red (They/Them) and Grey (They/She) of Red's Head about their song "Glitch," creating a DIY venue, and their favorite non-musical things.  

Sven chats with Carrie (She/Her) & Liz (She/Her) about their song "Cheers to This," the CU music scene, and their favorite non-musical things. SONG: Cheers to This ALBUM:  Merryann's at Midnight BANDS: Carrie: none Liz: First Gig, Girls Rock, Poisoned Rationality Favorite treat: Carrie: unsweetened iced tea, caramel corn Liz: sprite or hot tea  Photo credit: Carrie

Sven chats with Clint (He/Him) and Chris (He/Him) of MOONSYDE about their song "IKKE!," the race they feel like finishing, playing house shows, and their favorite non-musical things. SONG: IKKE! ALBUM: Single  BANDS: Clint:  Illini Contraband (cover band), performed locally on campus(Joe's, Canopy Club, Wesley Church),  Noontime Performer at the Illini Union  Bandside UIUC (met other band members) HIDEOUT formerly called Hip-Hop Collective (met Chris) MOONSYDE (current band) Chris:  Kuri Ken (solo artist) HIDEOUT (aka Hip-Hop Collective, served as President for ~3 years) MOONSYDE (current band) Favorite treat: Clint: Black Sugar Bubble Tea/Choco Boy (chocolate biscuit) Chris: Beach Plum La Croix / A phattttt Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich Photo: Josh Blustein