Mourning [A] BLKstar

RA Washington writer, composer, drum machines, electronicsJames Longs vocalistKyle Kidd vocalist, songwriterLatoya Kent vocalist, songwriterPete Saudek guitar, keysDante Foley drumsTheresa May trumpetWilliam Washington trombone Years Active 5 years Latest LP Release The Cycle (May 15, 2020) Favorite Local Artists? Muamin Collective - JL Crazy eight - WW The Katy - DF The Katy, Fresh Produce, Oregon … Continue reading Mourning [A] BLKstar

Nathan-Paul & The Admirables

Nathan-Paul Sax/Flute/ComposerTommy Lehman TrumpetZaire Darden DrumsMatthew Derubertis BassLucas Kadish Guitar (Current guitar player, but the chordal chair rotates throughout the year) Ghost Members: Chris Coles (sax), Russ G (Guitar), Mike Ode (Drums) Years Active 7 Latest / Upcoming Release New Single ‘Funk Me’ To Promote Our upcoming album ‘Funk Me’ Favorite Local Artists I’m More … Continue reading Nathan-Paul & The Admirables

The Building

Members Anthony LaMarca Years Active 2017 Latest Release Indianola Pizza Dough, released 4/23 Favorite Local Artists Sam Goodwill, Angela White, Del Sinchak Current Album on Repeat Various mixtapes friends have been making/sharing during the pandemic.  Also, lots of Glass Harp. Currently Reading  “Our Band Could Be Your Life” by Michael Azerrad Favorite Venue to Perform Westside … Continue reading The Building

Machine Listener

Members / Instruments Matthew Gallagher: Samplers, Sequencers, Synthesizers, Field Recording Years Active 2014 - present Latest Release Headfooter released on Unifactor Tapes Favorite Local Artists In my opinion you can’t really discuss Cleveland without talking about Akron, Kent, Dayton, Columbus, Cincinnati, Athens, and Oberlin. Ohio is one of the richest states for experimental and underground … Continue reading Machine Listener

John’s Little Sister

Jessica Lauren Sikon Songwriter, Vocals, Rhythm GuitarJon Chips Bass Guitar, Vocals, Lead GuitarClyde Maruna Keyboard, VocalsMatt Childers Drums Years Active 5 Latest / Upcoming Release Latest Release: The Night Is Still Young (2020) / Upcoming Release: EP in July 2021, Full Length Fall/Winter 2021 Favorite Local Artists I’m not just biased, but my favorite local … Continue reading John’s Little Sister

Our Unseen Guest

Years Active 4 Latest Release Lost Flowers, released June 3, 2021 & In Spite of Everything, released April 3, 2021 Current Album on Repeat Discolicht by Tilly Electronics Currently Reading I’m reading a book of Greek myths and America by Baudrillard (at the recommendation of a friend). Favorite Venue to Perform Now That’s Class - … Continue reading Our Unseen Guest

Røsha

Members / Instruments All featured instruments Years Active 6 Latest Release Terra Firma, released April 1, 2021 Current Album on Repeat In Rainbows by Radiohead Currently Reading Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami Favorite Quote Less is More Favorite Albums of Lately In Summer by Jefre Cantu-Ledesma, Selected Ambient Works 85-92 by Aphex Twin, … Continue reading Røsha

Jaite

Michael Marefka Vocals, Synth, GuitarStephen Ovak Guitar, Bass, Drums, Synth Years Active 2018 - Present Latest Release Pennsylvania (single), June 4, 2021 & Lowlands, April 2021 Current Album on Repeat Modern English - After the Snow (Michael) Deerhunter - Weird Era Cont. (Stephen) Currently Reading 2666 - Roberto Bolano (Stephen) Oxford History of Medieval Europe … Continue reading Jaite

Peachcurls

Years Active 6 as a solo artist Latest Release Right Now (single) & King Vitamin (single) Favorite Local Artists Kipp Stone, Smith Taylor, Tae Miles, Nuke Franklin, Blokhead Johnny, Will Cherry, Weswill Current Album on Repeat Even In Darkness by Dungeon Family Currently Reading Disney Animation: The Illusion Of Life Words of Wisdom Don’t wait on people or … Continue reading Peachcurls