Summer is right around the bend … so students are studying for finals and non-students are working hard to get some time off, right … ? Oh. Or not. I don’t know about you, but I plan to have just as much fun this week, regardless of exams. (Because exams are just gross. ) So [...]
Jack White Says Electronic Music Lacks Life
In a recent interview with MTV, Jack White was asked whether he would be making electronic music if he was starting up his career in this decade. His response? White said that due to his upbringing in the tradition of American southern music, like country, rock-a-bility and bluegrass, or as he calls it, “living” music. [...]
Face Off: Lollapalooza V. Pitchfork
In Face Off, WPGU music staff writers will argue for different sides of the same topic. The experiences and knowledge of these music lovers could introduce you to a different perspective on the issue. Read their opinions on the subject and then add your own in the comments. This month, we’ll look at two of [...]
UnionFest 2012 : Review/Interview
(Pictured Above: WPGU Staff with Ryan and Mark from Elsinore) CHECK OUT OUR INTERVIEW WITH ELSINORE AT UNIONFEST HERE! Though it was seemingly thrown together in a week, and the schedule wasn’t released until about 3 hours before the show on Friday, UnionFest was a huge success. The Illini Union Board did a great job [...]
WPGU 107.1 Presents : Ezra Furman : Review
Ezra Furman had a wild and crazy and equally amazing set at The High Dive last night. Furman talked to the crowd between songs, and he said some damn hilarious things. His commentary and his music just kept effortlessly drawing everyone closer and closer to the stage. And it’s a good thing that he brought [...]
FRATTLE FINALE!
Ladies and Gentlemen! The moment has arrived…. Brought to you by KAM’S, Budweiser, and Jet’s Pizza… It’s the FRATTLE OF THE DJ’S II FINALE! Tonight, at KAM’S, our 3 winners will battle it out, each throwing down 45 minute sets, to determine who is the BOSS OF THE BEAT! We’ve got our 3 finalists performing [...]
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