A Chance to Take Chances: Pin 2 Hot and the Audacity of Artistic Freedom October 14th, 2019 words and photos by Ted Lehr The word “commodity” is spoken by Chris Butler with just the slightest hint of disdain. He chuckles uncomfortably as he uses the term. “It’s fun to noodle,” Chris says...
Super Babes create ‘organic goddess rock’ on their first EP September 26th, 2019 by Kyle Cochrun “We’re organic goddess rock at its motherf---ing finest.” That’s Bridget Reckless describing her band The Super Babes, a two-girl rock outfit from Youngstown whose first EP, ...
Rapper BMims ‘wants Akron to have a bigger stamp’ September 5th, 2019 interview by Trvaughn Clayton Benji, also known as BMims or Benjimims, is an Akron-born rapper with a unique flow that allows you to vibe and connect with his music no matter your situation. He puts ...
Gretchen Pleuss, a ‘Daughter of the Broader Skies,’ releases her third LP April 6th, 2019 by Floco Torres Women have long expressed that men have placed them in boxes when it isn't our decision to make. But it's only over the second half of this decade that we men began to listen. Singer/song...
Roid Rage and Curtains keep garage rock thriving in Akron April 5th, 2019 by Kyle Cochrun Garage rock is alive and well in Akron. If you want proof, check out the new LP of pollutant surf rock from Roid Rage, titled Dirty Ugly, and the latest EP of hybrid, fuzz-laden pop-punk fro...
On the Fringe | Lousy Weather’s underground comedy is really under their house April 6th, 2015 story and photos by Ilenia Pezzaniti Water dripped from the ceiling. A broken speaker cleverly tied to a pole fashioned with a belt and a guitar strap beamed the voices. “We are really DIY, like, we wo...
