Longtime rocker Harvey Gold is ‘all the versions’ of himself on new album September 16th, 2020 Reporting and writing by Kyle Cochrun We’re over four decades removed from when Harvey Gold bellowed in “Puppet Wipes” – Tin Huey’s avant-punk evocation of b-grade horror flicks – that his car was filled wi...
‘I can be your Antidote at the end of a hard day:’ Madison Cummins releases sophomore album August 26th, 2020 by Nahla Bendefaa Drawing inspiration from the people and experiences in her life, Madison Cummins showcases a knack for weaving relatable stories through songs. Antidote is her newest record and represents...
When classic rock heroes made headlines at the Rubber Bowl August 24th, 2020 by Brandon Meola When the Works Progress Administration broke ground for the Rubber Bowl in 1939, they intended on building a stadium in which the University of Akron could hold its football games, so the U...
Matthew DeRubertis echoes the canyons on his new ambient album August 10th, 2020 by Laura Lakins Matthew DeRubertis is a multitalented musician. He has his own solo ambient music project, SEER Music, which he describes as, “music for your next layer of consciousness.” He has also perfor...
‘American Spirit Blues,’ Time Cat’s ‘retro’ summer album August 3rd, 2020 by Kyle Cochrun “My first memory is watching a Tom Petty music video on MTV,” says Jeri Sapronetti, singer and guitarist of Akron-based rock band Time Cat. “My mom even wrote about it in my baby book....
Devil’s Dozen | 12 virtual and outdoor events for August August 3rd, 2020 VIRTUAL EVENTS August 8 Streaming Saturday with MLS Trio Unscripted, hosted by Marc Lee Shannon & Jilly’s Music Room Stream the show at JillysMusicRoom.Live // 7:30 – 8:30 pm // Watch talented Akr...
The show must go on: How live music is adapting to the pandemic July 27th, 2020 by Abbey Marshall The old adage demands, “The show must go on.” But during the COVID-19 pandemic, musicians are asking: Should it? If so, how? The days of crowded venues with fans packed shoulder-t...
Devil’s Dozen | 12 virtual and outdoor events for July July 2nd, 2020 VIRTUAL EVENTS July 3 Time Cat Album Release Livestream at Akron Recording Company, 7pm Follow Akron Recording Company on social media for details // 7 pm // Timecat’s third studio album, Americ...
Review of Swell Tides’ and Roid Rage’s new EP Split May 26th, 2020 by Kyle Cochrun “I love straightforward, nasty records. You know? Don’t think too hard. Make it fast. Do it. NOW.” – Jordan King of Swell Tides This record is an armada of ocean liners combatting a rowdy...
Northeast Ohio Living Room Talent Show aims to bring people together in a fun and innovative way April 20th, 2020 by Allyson Smith If this were a normal spring, summer concert and festival season would be right around the corner. However, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many shows and tours are postponed or even canc...
