The new nine-song album by Neoga Blacksmith, Chronontonius, is a musical triumph.
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A night out at 217 Float … far away from Mars
Sal experiences an hour-long floating session for the third time in his life, climbing into and zonking out in an oval-shaped “dream-pod,” which to him resembles a large white egg with shallow saltwater.
It’s the end of the world and The Underwerewolves feel fine
Sal watched The Underwerewolves play live in downtown Champaign on July 14 and doesn't agree that they're “dumb garage rock for dumb people.”
Young, Restless, and Bashful
Something about the music of Bashful Youngens inspires a yearning to get in the car and take a road trip, at least according to Sal, who is impressed with the band's new offering.
Camaraderie of Tara Terra shines through on new album
Sal muses on the splendid new offering by Tara Terra and talks to three of the band members in order to prep us for the album's release next week.
Finding relevance in a digitized world
Sal reviews the new album by The Autocorrect, a mixed-bag recording that ponders our digitized life.
Petty and Walsh deliver high-energy show to enthusiastic, all-ages crowd
Sal recaps last night's Tom Petty show at State Farm Center.
A soldier of the “blues”
Sal profiles singer-songwriter Kevin Elliott about getting a late but great start in the local music scene, his place in the C-U community, and how he balances work and play. And that's just the start.
Punk band Nectar abuzz with new music and future album
Sal chats with Kamila Glowacki of the group Nectar about the band's new EP, as well as some other projects she's involved in, ahead of several shows she's playing in the area over the next month.
Cassette Comeback
Sal reflects on the lost recording medium of the cassette tape and its big return to the scene on both a local and national level.