Music News and Vinyl Watch       

It’s almost that time again. Record Store Day 2011 is just around the corner, taking place in most independent record stores on April 16th. I’ve seen quite a few announcements already about exclusives, and plan to share more as the date gets closer, starting with what Sub Pop …

 Cincinnati and Music News       

The Clifton Heights Music Festival has been a quietly growing event in Cincinnati now for years. So, it’s no surprise to see them trot out their best lineup yet this year, which is their fourth festival. For those unfamiliar, CHMS is a small but intimate city fest that …

 Cincinnati, Music News and MusicNOW       

Hot on the heels of the announcement that The National are coming home to Cincinnati to play at the MusicNOW festival in May along with a cast of friends, comes news of a brand new song. Not only is it a great tune, but it features another MusicNOW collaborator, …

 MP3s and Music News       

One of our favorite bands and has been for some time. So whenever Mark and Rose decide to let us hear new material, it generally makes our day. Or at least mine. And that’s what we got this week, as Vandaveer announced their third full length album …

 Music News       

It feels like forever ago when I was getting my first listen to Cymbals Eat Guitars and their brand of guitar thrashing indie rock. Truth is though, it was only about three years ago. In the time since then, the band put out their debut album, then had …

 Cincinnati and Music News       

Bockfest is kicking off today here in Cincinnati, and we can’t wait to get out and enjoy the rich beer culture. And what goes well with great beer? Well, lots of things, but great music comes to mind as well. And there are a handful of shows worth mentioning this weekend downtown during Bockfest.

 Music News, Tour Dates and Videos       

Well, sorta. MMJ announced some tour dates this week and one of those is a show about an hour south of us in Lexington, Kentucky. It’s a “University” show, so some things will be different when it comes to tickets.

 Giveaways and Music News       

If you have spent any time with the album from Fitz & The Tantrums, Pickin Up The Pieces, which was released last year on Dangerbird Records, you know it’s a party.

 Music News and Videos       

Last night, Greg Dulli and The Twilight Singers were on late night television promoting their brand new album Dynamite Steps.

 Cincinnati, Live Reviews and Music News       

Last week Josh Ritter brought his world tour back to the 20th Century Theatre for the second time in less than six months