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Rose Bowl Tavern’s outdoor venue revitalizes downtown Urbana music scene

By Sydney Wood, buzz Editor • May 27, 2022
Harry Styles’ latest album “Harry’s House” was released on Friday. The album features songs “As it Was,” which was released April 1 as the lead single, “Late Night Talking” and more.

‘Harry’s House’ calls upon interpersonal nature of ‘home’

By Sydney Wood, buzz Editor • May 25, 2022
Leah Marlene (middle) joins in a selfie with other American Idol contestants, Noah Thompson and HunterGirl, and judges. Marlene, a Normal, IL native, placed third for the show.

Normal Ill. singer-songwriter places third on ‘American Idol’

By Matt Troher, Interim Features Editor • May 23, 2022
Nectar, a local indie-punk band, releases their latest album “No Shadow,” on Friday. The group will perform at Exile on Main Street in Champaign to celebrate the release of the album on May 20.

Nectar releases sophomore album, talks about future

By Sydney Wood, buzz Editor • May 16, 2022
Kangaroo Court performs at the Rose Bowl Tavern on Feb. 22. The bands most recent show at the tavern had Animal Style and 4x4 playing prior the groups set on May 4.

Kangaroo Court energizes Rose Bowl Tavern, speaks to future of musical journey

By Kylie Corral, Assistant buzz Editor • May 10, 2022
Singer Miley Cyrus releases latest album Attention, on March 27. The album includes a variety of covers and past songs.

Cyrus’ fans receive ‘Attention’ in her latest album

By Lucy Bridges , Contributing Writer • May 9, 2022
Kangaroo Court performs outside The Powder Room for their Punk vs Funk night on Nov. 13. The DIY venue is located in Urbana, and offers an open and safe space for the C-U music community.

Female-founded house show venue creates safe space for fans

By Marilyn MacLaren, Staff Writer • April 26, 2022
Omar Apollos latest album Ivory features 16 new songs and was released on April 8.

Omar Apollo stands out with ‘Ivory’

By Gina Jagminas, Staff Writer • April 25, 2022

Slavic Reference Service hosts benefit concert to raise humanitarian crises awareness

By Carolina Garibay, Staff Writer • April 23, 2022
Local band, Kangaroo Court, releases single ‘Something’s Gotta Give’ on April 8. The group showcases its psychedelic, indie music across the C-U area from house shows to The Canopy Club in addition to streaming services.

Kangaroo Court releases debut single ‘Something’s Gotta Give’

By Isabelle Bertolini , Staff Writer • April 18, 2022
Olivia Rodrigo onstage during the 64th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday. Rodrigo won three Grammys for Best Pop Vocal Album, Best New Artist and Best Pop Solo Performance.

Grammys features performances from Jon Batiste, Olivia Rodrigo, Silk Sonic, more

By Olivia Rosenberg, Assistant buzz Editor • April 4, 2022
Harry Styles announces the release of his new single “As it Was” on March 28. The song has broken the record on Spotify for the most-streamed song in a single day.

Harry Styles debuts indie sound, tackles change, vulnerability in new single ‘As It Was’

By Carolina Garibay, Staff Writer • April 4, 2022
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