The recycling and repackaging of one generation’s youth for another generation’s youth. In the 90s we saw the resurgence of ...

Recently, our own nearby Loose Cobra was graced by a visit from the Louisville, Kentucky band Isolation Tank Ensemble. They played a set, followed by local heavy-hitters Harpe. Despite being on a ...

While Champaign-Urbana actually saw a quite long spring for once, we are officially in the sweating-your-butt-off part of the ...

Those of us who call Urbana-Champaign home know it’s not quite like any other place. There’s a certain spirit in the ...

The Beat is a block party initiative put on by the City of Champaign, started last year, to enliven the local music scene in a way that gives music-enjoyers somewhere safe and fun to party ...

Tucked off of busy Kirby Avenue in Champaign lies a time capsule. Not the kind buried in aluminum boxes underground and full ...

Prior to the release of her new album How Are You Lately?, Smile Politely had the chance to catch up with Peoria-based songstress Emily How. How Are You Lately? is How’s first long play album ...

Horizon Climbing is a new women-owned bouldering gym coming to Champaign. Founded by seasoned local climbers Mika Malter and Natalie Broadhurst, the gym will provide climbing equipment for all ages ...