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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.

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‘He was going to change the world’: Friends and family remember the life of Tomás Pacheco

The Columbus writer, who died on June 16 at age 24, leaves behind a legacy that those interviewed said will endure long after his passing.

Gathering Stars takes stock of ‘A Day in the Life’

The Columbus seven-piece, which performs a happy hour show at Dick’s Den on Friday, July 3, manages to hold onto hope while navigating hard times.

The urgency of the moment leads Christopher Sunami to ‘Free Your Mind’

The Columbus philosopher and author hopes to spark a larger conversation with his new collection, which he’ll celebrate with a release event at Clintonville Books on Wednesday, July 1.

CHRIS returns to his family roots with Maroon Culture Lab concert

The rapper will be backed by a live band and a smattering of collaborators during an early July show set in the heart of his grandparents’ former stomping grounds.

M/O, The Madman is still asking questions

On the newly released ‘Fight Club,’ the Columbus rapper confronts the past and begins to stake out a better future.

BdotJeff wants you to know he loves you

The rapper’s new album, which he’ll celebrate in concert at this weekend’s ComFest, finds him grappling with the heavy emotions that overwhelmed him following the death of a close friend.

Activists push Columbus to join other Ohio cities in cutting ties with Flock

While Cleveland and Dayton have recently taken steps to distance themselves from Flock Safety cameras, Columbus officials continue to adopt more of a wait and see approach.

Jaylen Fultz makes space for joy in ‘It Gets Better’

The Columbus artist’s debut solo exhibition will remain on view at MPACC BoxPark through mid-July.

Snarls finds beauty in its scars with ‘In Heaven There’s Rainbows’

The Columbus glitter-rock quartet will celebrate the release of its new EP in concert at Ace of Cups on Tuesday, June 23, joined by Future Teens.

Afi Lane explores concepts of memory, migration in stirring 934 Gallery exhibition

The Houston-based artist’s ‘Northbound’ will remain on display at the Milo-Grogan gallery through Saturday, June 27.