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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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Keturah Bobo can finally see herself on the page

The artist, who will appear at the Ohioana Book Festival on Saturday, April 20, traced her interest in illustrating children’s books to her desire to see people who looked like her represented.

Mike Shiflet strikes a balance with new ‘Tetracosa’ albums

The Columbus noise artist recently released a pair of 24-hour albums, one created solo and a second featuring contributions from 170 friends and fellow musicians.

Frances Chang builds lush sonic worlds on 'Psychedelic Anxiety'

The musician brings her experimental bedroom pop to Spacebar for a concert on Friday, April 19.

Poet Mandar Kathe builds from a whisper to a shout

Kathe will join nearly 50 poets in reading at ‘SHHH, They’ll Hear You! Again!,’ which takes place rain or shine at Goodale Park on Sunday, April 21.

Mannequin Pussy (finally) sees its name in lights

After another Columbus venue blanched at putting its name on the marquee, the Philadelphia rock band will bring its blunt, confident new album to a sold-out King of Clubs on Saturday, April 13.

Jason Isbell lingers on isolation in sold-out Ohio University show

The Nashville singer and songwriter frequently returned to solitary characters during a 90-minute solo concert at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.

‘I couldn't see the actual eclipse, just the darkening of the sky’

The Department of Rehabilitation and Correction declined to issue a statewide policy regarding Monday’s totality, preventing many incarcerated Ohioans from witnessing the celestial event.

Debris mines melodic post-metal from the wreckage

The Columbus duo will celebrate the release of new EP ‘Foursome’ in concert at Spacebar on Saturday, April 13.

Left Out finds its stride in the wake of ‘Learn to Walk’

The Columbus synth-pop band will celebrate the release of its cathartic new single, ‘Undertones,’ in concert at Ace of Cups on Friday, April 12.

Craig Finn remains open to the possibilities alive in the world

The Hold Steady frontman, who performs solo at Stuart’s Opera House tonight (Monday, April 8), on eschewing cynicism and continuing to embrace empathy.