Music – THE DEVIL STRIP

Peachcurls showcases NEO musicians on new album ‘Meadow’

December 9th, 2020

Reporting and writing by Laura Lakins TJ Maclin, a Cleveland artist known as Peachcurls, recently released Meadow – a nine-track album that genre-blends hip-hop, rap, alternative, and R&B – and exemplif... Read More...

Brian Lisik’s ‘Gudbye Stoopid Whirled’ wasn’t supposed to be about the pandemic — but it is

September 23rd, 2020

Reporting and writing by Karla Tipton It's not the way things were supposed to go. Brian Lisik's new album Gudbye Stoopid Whirled, his first since 2015, was supposed to come out in the spring. ... Read More...

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... Read More...

‘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... Read More...

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... Read More...

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... Read More...

‘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.... Read More...

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... Read More...

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... Read More...

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... Read More...

A Spooky Book Signing

ArtsNow launches $50,000 Artist Relief Fund for Summit County artists

In the studio with metalsmith Shani Richards

The National Center for Choreography celebrates five years

Understanding the Summit County and Ohio races on your 2020 ballot

Helping Summit County’s 90,000 older adults stay safe in their homes

Pastor Dee Williams is called to ‘love the hell out of people’

Akron Urban League Young Professionals provides support for Black Akronites

An Interview with White Buffalo Woman Lead Vocalist, Evan Rutledge

Peachcurls showcases NEO musicians on new album ‘Meadow’

Brian Lisik’s ‘Gudbye Stoopid Whirled’ wasn’t supposed to be about the pandemic — but it is

Longtime rocker Harvey Gold is ‘all the versions’ of himself on new album

Parenting SOS, in search of support, part 5: Help me grow

The doctor is in: Infant eye color

Dealing with transitions in a blended household

Shame and Laundry

Peachcurls showcases NEO musicians on new album ‘Meadow’

Brian Lisik’s ‘Gudbye Stoopid Whirled’ wasn’t supposed to be about the pandemic — but it is

Longtime rocker Harvey Gold is ‘all the versions’ of himself on new album

‘I can be your Antidote at the end of a hard day:’ Madison Cummins releases sophomore album

When classic rock heroes made headlines at the Rubber Bowl

Matthew DeRubertis echoes the canyons on his new ambient album

‘American Spirit Blues,’ Time Cat’s ‘retro’ summer album

Devil’s Dozen | 12 virtual and outdoor events for August

The show must go on: How live music is adapting to the pandemic

Devil’s Dozen | 12 virtual and outdoor events for July