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In (Virtual) Conversation with Nate Guske of Alborn
Nate Guske is a guitarist and back-up vocalist for Alborn, an alternative metal band based out of Prophetstown, Illinois. Alborn bandmembers include Justin Taylor (guitar/vocals), Alex Raser...
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A Conversation with Dany Farray
Even though he’s only seventeen, Dany Farray possesses a level of introspection in his music that proves himself as a young songwriter with exciting potential. Dany Farray walks into my studio with...
View ArticleA Conversation with Liam Fagan (Park National)
Liam Fagan is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, producer, and songwriter, and he’s only a freshman in college. I first came across Fagan’s solo project Park National in July when a friend who knew...
View ArticleGenreception: Surge (ft. ETERNITY GOD)
Welcome to Genreception, a (hopefully) series of articles where I do a deep dive into some of the most idiosyncratic music available online. Do you have vivid childhood memories of playing Pokémon...
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A Conversation with Francesca Castro
Two singles and a masterfully crafted EP that invited over 50k listeners in 2020. A history of live performances all across the country. A full ride at Berklee College of Music. A list of prestigious...
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In (Virtual) Conversation with Quilt Club
In December 2020 (as this insane year comes to a close), I sat down with Quilt Club, a five-piece indie rock band formed in 2018 and based out of Rockford, Illinois. Quilt Club bandmembers include...
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Genreception: Blackgaze (ft. Strawberry Hospital)
Welcome to Genreception, a series of articles where I do a deep dive into some of the most idiosyncratic music available online The idea of beautiful metal music is jarringly oxymoronic. How would...
View ArticleA Conversation with Former Web Director Ryan Davila
Growing up, many kids have a hobby passed down from their fathers. For some, it’s sports. For UIUC senior Ryan Davila, it was music. Davila remembers music being a main source of bounding in his...
View ArticleMusic Culture: Soft and Dumb puts community first
Photo by Ryan Kuk Soft and Dumb is an indie rock group based in Urbana, Illinois. Over the last two years since the band started, lead singer/guitarist Elena Buenrostro and drummer Travis Newgren have...
View ArticleTwen: A Conversation with the Rising Band
Composed of lead singer Jane Fitzsimmons and guitarist Ian Jones, Twen launched right out of the Boston DIY-scene and hit the road for a three years long tour without any recorded music. After...
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