I don’t know how I missed this last week, but local favorites Elsinore released a teaser trailer for their upcoming album. For now, this is the only hint fans have at the new album, but new updates are promised soon. I, for one, can’t wait for the album. If it’s anything like their first Sophomore effort Yes [...]
Monday Mixer
The longer version of this Monday Mixer’s title is: Songs to Walk Down a Leaf-Littered Street To. Poetic, I know. Consider this a collection of songs to enhance your experience while trampling down the orange, yellow, and red covered sidewalks during these last October days. Yes, the chill fall playlist has been done, but [...]
Santah improves steadily with You’re Still a Lover
When I first heard this band, it was at the Illini Union this past spring, where they were playing with bands like Elsinore, Grandkids and Kids These Days. The next morning, I bought a lot of music, including this Santah’s debut and previous album, White Noise Bed, and how could I not, this band [...]
Pygmalion Music Festival: Saturday
We bring you some reviews of mostly local acts from Saturday of Pygmalion Music Festival. Elsinore at a WPGU 107.1 In Studio Elsinore 3:15-3:45 Thriving Community Seeing Elsinore perform at Exile on Main St was a highlight of the festival, mostly because of the intangible feeling of community present there. The place was packed with [...]
Pygmalion Music Festival: Friday
Shows Friday night continued far into the morning with great music at several great locations. We give you a summary of some of the best. Dirty Projectors in Downtown Urbana DOWNTOWN URBANA SHOWS reviewed by David Christians Elsinore 7-7:30 Solutions and Surprises. After our in-studio interview with Elsinore, we were pretty excited to see them [...]
Pygmalion Lineup and Venue Preview
Pygmalion is ripe with artists who have just released new records. Grizzly Bear’s upcoming album Shields just came out, and we enjoyed spinning it on our Shrinkwrap with Nat (Tuesdays 9-10). This is ideal because the audience will have time to become well-versed in the new and exciting record. Dirty Projectors, Cloud Nothings, and Best Coast all released critically well-received albums within [...]
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