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

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

Floco Torres

Members / Instruments Producer, Bassist Years Active 2007 - present Latest Release 'Everest' single by FT, ‘Fairy Light’ by Free Black Currently Reading Kurt Vonnegut Bluebeard Favorite Quote Not #1 but it came to mind: “Don’t get emotional about the stock, it clouds your judgement.” - Gordon Gekko Favorite Album of 2020 Black Thought Streams … Continue reading Floco Torres

Jason Kaminski

Live band Jason Kaminski Vocals, GuitarAnthony Bilancini Guitar, VocalsEddy Marflak BassBen Wolgamuth/Eric Sandt Drums Years Active 9 with this project Latest Release Until Tomorrow LP released 11/20 via Head2Wall Records Favorite Local Artists  Sure, Machine - Method - Biitchseat - Honeymoon - Joseph Maxwell Current Album on Repeat Punisher by Phoebe Bridgers Local Artists we … Continue reading Jason Kaminski

Teamonade

Osi Okoro guitar, vocalsRyan Gongaware drumsTJ Parker bass Years Active 3 Latest Release goin thru it (single) Current Album on Repeat Worm by Haunter Currently Reading Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Favorite Venue to Perform Mahall’s has such a cool vibe and every show we’ve played there has been special. Local Artists We Should Know More … Continue reading Teamonade