Advertisement

Author

Andy Downing

Andy is the director and editor of Matter News. The former editor of Columbus Alive, he has also written for The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Stereogum, Spin, and more.

Advertisement

Andy's Latest Articles

Happy Chichester provides comfort amid hardship with ‘Test Time’

‘I’ve always been drawn to artists who take a moment to actually look that awful reality in the eye … and then give us something that helps us.’

Intergalactic duo sets its sights on the cosmos with ‘New Jack Star Base’

Rapper Trayvon Barksdale and producer/instrumentalist Realistic Tears will celebrate the release of their new planet-hopping LP in concert at Rehab Tavern on Friday, April 24.

Ohio State development plans fuel concerns about the future of the Wexner Center film theater

In March, the Board of Trustees approved $2.3 million to design a ‘revitalized gateway to campus’ that Wexner Center for the Arts director of film/video David Filipi said could lead to the museum’s theater being ‘demolished’ if executed as planned.

Cameron Granger’s debut video game doubles as a love letter to the Columbus DIY scene

In ‘Sidechain,’ set at a warehouse party on the final night before the world ends, players navigate scenes that draw inspiration from the formative years the artist spent frequenting spaces such as MINT, Corrugate, and Skylab.

Columbus loses ‘a giant’ with the passing of Laughing Ogre cofounder Gib Bickel

Comic book writer Paul Jenkins praised the attitude Bickel brought to the shop, cognizant that the Ogre wasn’t just a comic store but ‘the epicenter of an entire community.’

Winston Hightower finds time for himself with ‘100 Acre Wood’

The Columbus musician will celebrate his new record with concerts at Cafe Bourbon Street tonight (Friday, April 17) and at Used Kids records on Friday, April 24.

Aaron Burleson explores the nature of reality at Chaos Contemporary Craft

The Columbus artist will celebrate the opening of ‘Touchdown Jesus’ with a reception from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, April 17.

Artist Illya Mousavijad and chef Cristina Martinez bridge continents, cultures with ‘Taste of Exile’

The unique, multisensory exhibition kicks off at No Place Gallery with an immersive dining experience on Friday and Saturday, April 24 and 25.

‘Tenacious’ Tiffany has always been ready for the spotlight. The world is finally catching on.

“We’re the lucky ones to be alive,” said Tiffany Wedekind, who will share her story with a national audience in an upcoming episode of the TLC series ‘One Day in My Body.’ ‘Why would you not take a hold of every opportunity you could knowing it’s all going to be gone someday?’

Stauf’s Coffee Roasters workers announce their intent to form a union

Sparked by conversations that extended from a late-January all-staff meeting, the baristas, line cooks, bakers, and warehouse staff recently announced their intent to organize with support from Unite Here Local 24.