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

Spirit Of The Bear

James Harker vocals, guitar, productionDanny Svenson synths/keys, productionEthan Schwendeman synthsJamie Vitullo drumsMike Perorazio bass Years Active 5 with our current lineup Latest Release Just released a self-titled LP in January! Favorite Local Artists our fave Ohio bands are Harbour and Sylmar (both from Cincinnati), who we were planning a big tour with before COVID cancelled … Continue reading Spirit Of The Bear

The Katy

Cathalyn Singer/ Songwriter/ BassistAshanti Allison DrumsEli Hanley Keys, Synths   Years Active  5 Upcoming Release We have a new Self Titled Album on the way! Current Album on Repeat The Adverts “ Anthology” and City Girls “City on Lock” Currently Reading Just As I Am by Cicely Tyson Favorite Venue to Perform I really loved Euclid … Continue reading The Katy

Honeymoon

Austyn Benyak Guitar, VocalsZac Breitbach Guitar, VocalsCaleb Lacy BassLiam Fernandez Drums Years Active almost 4 Latest / Upcoming Release “No Smiles + Only in Name” 7” Favorite Local Artists Brain Cave, Two Hands, I Hate It Too, Pearly, Biitchseat and Stalemate! Currently Reading Mirror Sound. It’s a bunch of artists talking about recording their own music. Pretty … Continue reading Honeymoon