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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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Columbus ensemble brings overlooked queer composers to the fore

Noah Demland and Sam Johnson lead an ensemble of musicians in ‘Contrary Motion,’ which will revisit works by Julius Eastman and Pauline Oliveros at Urban Arts Space on Friday, June 21.

Protomartyr singer Joe Casey learns to let love in

The towering Detroit post-punk band, which headlines Natalie’s Grandview on Wednesday, June 19, finally sees the storm clouds part on ‘Formal Growth in the Desert.’

Joe Camerlengo looks on the bright side of life

The Columbus musician on the creative and personal transformations that helped shape new solo album ‘Can’t Wait,’ which he’ll celebrate with a release show at Rambling House on Saturday, June 22.

Collaborators celebrate Columbus neighborhoods in ‘7 Villages’

Scott Woods and Mark Lomax invited artists from across the spectrum to help breathe life into a new duets-driven show taking place free at Short North Stage on Tuesday, June 18.

Liberation and joy share center stage in ‘Souls from the Well’

Opening at Parable Cafe on Juneteenth (Wednesday, June 19), a new art exhibit curated by members of JUST centers Palestine and the collective push for justice.

RJD2 continues his evolution with ‘Visions Out of Limelight’

The Columbus musician and producer, who will headline a record release show at Land Grant on Saturday, June 22, continues to ‘explore the boundaries of space’ on his eighth full-length album.

Eric Anthony Berdis balances playfulness, trauma at 934 Gallery

The Erie, Pennsylvania artist’s work will feature alongside that of Janelle Bonfour-Mikes, Nick Stull and Liz Morrison in an exhibit opening on Saturday, June 15.

Snarls puts its heart into ‘With Love’

The Columbus rock four-piece will celebrate the release of its dreamy new album with a concert at Ace of Cups on Friday, June 14.

Matter News wins two Cleveland Press Club awards

The dual-award-winning feature, written and reported in collaboration with Columbus Monthly, detailed the downfall of the corrupted Columbus police department Vice Unit.

Nearly 40 years on, Watershed is still at home on the stage

The long-running Columbus power pop band is back with a new album, ‘Blow It Up Before It Breaks,’ and a pair of weekend release shows at Rumba Cafe.