Thane Leshner finds his ‘Happy Mode’ in Compact Utility’s bleak debut
The Columbus musician’s new EP, ‘Life’s Not a Gift,’ embraces discomfort.
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Healing & Peace delivers ‘A Treatise’
‘“The album is written from the perspective of someone who has spent 15 years in and around an art scene.’
‘Dolly Parton is in the foundation of society’: Columbus musicians pay tribute to the country great
‘Grindstones and Rhinestones,’ set to take place at Natalie’s Grandview on Friday, Jan. 30, features performances from Moe Reen, Mery Steel, and the Hen & the Crow.
Austin McCoy grows up alongside De La Soul
The author and historian, who will be in town at Used Kids this week to discuss his new book on the pioneering rap trio, has uncovered new meaning in its work with each passing decade.
Eleven Plus Two = Twelve Plus One takes the long road to ‘Antenna’
The Columbus trio’s new album, out on streaming services this week, is nearly two decades in the making.
PeaceofMND brings listeners to the ‘LIGHT!’
The Columbus rapper views his new album, released in late December, as a needed antidote to dark times.
‘If we value the sacrifice they made, it should not be theirs alone.’
When in late December jazz musicians began canceling concerts at the Kennedy Center in the wake of President Trump’s name being added to the famed performance venue, Columbus musician Gerard Cox launched a crowdfunding campaign in the hopes of easing their financial burden.
The musical alchemy of 3rd Pyramid
Columbus music vets find new life with their heavy hitting debut.
The top 20 Columbus albums of 2025
Here are the albums this writer found himself returning to the most often over this last calendar year.
Jay Swifa just wants to make his teenage self proud
The rapper and producer will celebrate the release of new album ‘Palo Santo’ with a listening party at Rehab Tavern on Saturday, Dec. 20.
Healing & Peace delivers ‘A Treatise’
‘“The album is written from the perspective of someone who has spent 15 years in and around an art scene.’
‘Dolly Parton is in the foundation of society’: Columbus musicians pay tribute to the country great
‘Grindstones and Rhinestones,’ set to take place at Natalie’s Grandview on Friday, Jan. 30, features performances from Moe Reen, Mery Steel, and the Hen & the Crow.
Austin McCoy grows up alongside De La Soul
The author and historian, who will be in town at Used Kids this week to discuss his new book on the pioneering rap trio, has uncovered new meaning in its work with each passing decade.
Eleven Plus Two = Twelve Plus One takes the long road to ‘Antenna’
The Columbus trio’s new album, out on streaming services this week, is nearly two decades in the making.
PeaceofMND brings listeners to the ‘LIGHT!’
The Columbus rapper views his new album, released in late December, as a needed antidote to dark times.
‘If we value the sacrifice they made, it should not be theirs alone.’
When in late December jazz musicians began canceling concerts at the Kennedy Center in the wake of President Trump’s name being added to the famed performance venue, Columbus musician Gerard Cox launched a crowdfunding campaign in the hopes of easing their financial burden.
The musical alchemy of 3rd Pyramid
Columbus music vets find new life with their heavy hitting debut.
The top 20 Columbus albums of 2025
Here are the albums this writer found himself returning to the most often over this last calendar year.
Jay Swifa just wants to make his teenage self proud
The rapper and producer will celebrate the release of new album ‘Palo Santo’ with a listening party at Rehab Tavern on Saturday, Dec. 20.