Momentum and excitement are growing as PYGMALION, taking place September 21-23 in and around Champaign-Urbana, announces more acts slated to play. In addition to the already-announced shows, these acts will be joining them in the …
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The Overture: June 12-18
The Overture is a rundown of live music and performances happening in and around Champaign-Urbana each week. All of the information is as accurate as we can publish; however, all shows and performances are subject …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Friday Night Live set for round 2
Friday Night Live is back tonight, Friday June 9th! The downtown Champaign event takes place from 6 to 8 p.m., featuring incredible local street-side music. Here is the lineup for this week: Market & Taylor …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
New WEFT station manager has local ties and an inclusive vision
Champaign’s own WEFT community radio has a new station manager, Eric Bohlen, a prodigal son of Champaign with a family legacy connected to WEFT. In an exclusive interview, Bohlen shared his excitement about his homecoming, …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Check out new music from Sweetmelk and Snack’d Out
Local artists Sweetmelk and Snack’d Out have released new music this week, marking two significant events for both bands. Kenna Mae and Sweetmelk are going out on the road, and to commemorate the tour (and …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
PYGMALION announces first acts
PYGMALION is back and set to take place September 21-23 in and around Champaign-Urbana. PYGMALION is the perfect place to discover new music and immerse yourself in the vibrant indie rock scene. This annual event …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Audiofeed Festival in Urbana set for July 1-4
The Audiofeed Music Festival, held in Urbana, Illinois, is a vibrant four-day celebration over the Fourth of July weekend that offers an eclectic mix of music from genres like rock, indie, folk, and electronic. Besides …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
From basement dreams to big beats reality: The Half House Studios story… so far
Within the heart of the ever-evolving hip-hop scene, there’s a creative force making waves: Half House Studios. At its helm are Joshua Harris (a.k.a. Mousepad) and David Counter (a.k.a. Whiptrip6), whose story is one of …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Allerton Park Concert Series continues this summer
The Allerton Concert Series Presented by the Ayers Family kicked off last weekend with LOVE FOR ALLerton with Bad Medicine and Lipstick Jodi. The series continues with 4 more shows scheduled this summer, with the …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Pat Metheny comes to Virginia Theatre June 16th
Multi-Grammy Award-winning musician Pat Metheny, a performer whose unpredictability and versatility have won him legions of fans worldwide, is coming to the Virginia Theatre next week, accompanied by Chris Fishman and Joe Dyson. Metheny’s performance …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor