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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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Indigo Wild and the art of learning to let go

The indie-rock five-piece returns with a new song, ‘Daylight,’ and a more laid-back approach to being in a band.

Find relief in the anxiety-inducing music of Wax Teeth

The instrumental quartet, which formed amid the tense days of the pandemic, is set to play a release show for its debut EP at Cafe Bourbon St. on Saturday, Feb 24.

Maggie Smith makes space for the good thoughts

The celebrated poet and memoirist makes her debut as a children’s author with ‘My Thoughts Have Wings.’

Donte Woods-Spikes steps out of his comfort zone with ‘Resilience’

The first-time art curator will host an opening reception at the Tremont Road branch of the Upper Arlington Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 24.

Adeem the Artist colors in the spaces that have been neglected

The North Carolina-born country musician, who visits Rumba Cafe for a concert on Thursday, Feb. 22, wants the genre to reflect the full breadth of voices and experiences alive in the South.

Hello Emerson wants the world to feel a little less lonely

The experience of almost losing his father leads Sam Bodary to the career best ‘To Keep Him Here,’ a deeply personal record that reflects a larger mission to help bring comfort.

Hamilton Nolan believes the labor movement can save our democracy

The longtime labor journalist will read from his new book, ‘The Hammer,’ in an event at Two Dollar Radio Headquarters on Thursday, Feb. 22.

Timbaland-approved rapper Twoaym is ready for the spotlight

Dubbed ‘dope as hell’ by the legendary producer, the Columbus MC returns with lush, hypnotic single ‘Kush Mints’ and a new EP that finds her stretching from her boom-bap roots.

Joe Peppercorn and Co. find solace in the return of the Whiles

The long-running Columbus band has a new full-length on the way, and then in August the musicians will decamp to Chicago to record alongside engineer Steve Albini.

Sign, sign, everywhere a sign: Ben Lamb’s art takes a turn

The artist puts his industrial design degree to use in a new exhibit, ‘Go Away,’ which will remain on display at St. James Tavern through the end of February.