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Hiders Seek
The Hiders do things their own way again with Penny Harvest Field by Brian Baker 05-07-08
Def Con
Canadian imports' star continues to rise in the U.S. with The Con by Ryan Mclendon 05-07-08
Bad Religion
Dimmu Borgir connects the darkness of the past with today's bleak times by Aaron Epple 04-30-08
What Lies Beneath
In the name of genre unity, Hands Across Basements takes the party downstairs by beth rudolph 04-30-08
Restructural Reinforcement
John Schmersal looks to the past for Enon's future on new CD by Brian Baker 04-23-08
Mighty White
With their new CD, locals White Girls promise This Won't Hurt a Bit by Shawn Abnoxious 04-23-08
No Complaints
Stephen Kellogg doesn't get taken seriously, which is just fine with him by Alan Sculley 04-16-08
Voegele Training
At an age when many performers are getting started, former Miami student Kate Voegele is a seasoned vet by Brian Baker 04-16-08
Dirty Secret About a Gem
The Panderers emerge from humble beginnings by Sara Beiting 04-09-08
Fantastic Planet
Minus The Bear gets epic and continues to tone down the humor on new album by Alan Sculley 04-09-08
A Band of Brothers
Cincinnati Metal band Banderas prepares for the release of its first album by Ryan Mclendon 04-02-08
All the Not-So-Young Punks
Punk pioneers Mick Jones and Tony James feel lucky to have careers in a Post Punk world by Alan Sculley 04-02-08
The Replacement
Guitarist Jimmy Herring has now filled coveted vacant positions in three legendary Jam Bands by Alan Sculley 04-02-08
An Honest Man and His Band
Jamie Stewart of Noise Pop band Xiu Xiu uses his inside voice by Ryan Mclendon 03-26-08
Flipping Scripts
Anonymous moniker aside, John Doe/1200 Hobos' mixtapes carry distinction by Mildred C. Fallen 03-26-08
Yes He Can
On stage, Bruce Springsteen kills cynicism and replaces it with hope by Gregory Gaston 03-19-08
Trash Connector
Stephen Malkmus spreads out with the Jicks on Real Emotional Trash by Jason Gargano 03-19-08
Jiggling the Handle
Good old-fashioned intra-band turmoil has only made Drive-By Truckers stronger by Gregory Gaston 03-12-08
Vinyl Frontier
After a debut album on vinyl and a lineup reset, The Chocolate Horse heads to SXSW by Mike Breen 03-12-08
Between the Gutters
After a long gestation, Greg Dulli's Gutter Twins are finally ready for action by Brian Baker 03-05-08
Ever Changing Dudes
Mott the Hoople's biggest hit is a timeless 'accidental' anthem by Steven Rosen 03-05-08
Free 'Love'
Big Head Todd and the Monsters concoct marketing ploy with their latest by Brian Baker 02-27-08
King of Queen (City)
Local Jazz mainstay King Reeves offers lessons from the 'old school' by Elizabeth Wu 02-27-08
Locals Only: Voodoo Loons
Voodoo Loons work both sides of the Atlantic with their debut, Euphobia by Brian Baker 02-27-08
Just Can't Stop It
Dave Wakeling keeps The Beat going and second-wave Ska alive on the road by Mike Breen 02-20-08
Horror Story
For a band with 'nothing planned,' HorrorPops keeps busy with new album release by Alan Sculley 02-20-08
Ones Are Not the Loneliest Numbers
The Loved Ones expand to a four-piece and amp up the Rock on Build & Burn by Brian Baker 02-13-08
Love at First Bite
Drooling bloggers, critics and fans help Vampire Weekend graduate to the spotlight by Brian Baker 02-06-08
Drive That Funky Soul
Dap-Kings´ Sharon Jones talks about the energy behind their Soul-era sound by Mildred C. Fallen 01-30-08
Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright
Tiger Army's Punk Rock exodus and evolution by ryan mcclendon 01-30-08
Onward Christian Soldier
Jazz bassist Christian McBride takes time from his busy schedule to get busy by Brian Baker 01-23-08
Mission Survivable
Breast cancer survivors and their supporters rally together with music by Hannah Roberts 01-16-08
Introduce Yourself
Grassroots support & touring nets a record deal for Foxy Shazam by Ezra Waller 01-16-08
Locals Only: Comic Release
Local popsters return with sophomore CD, Tragedy Comic by Brian Baker 01-16-08
Great Explorations
Ambitious South African project inspires local musician Clark Wheeler by Elizabeth Wu 01-09-08
Die Job
Every Time I Die plays off its growing popularity on new album by Alan Sculley 01-09-08
By-Products of Their Environment
Even when no one is listening, local noisemakers BPA do their own thing by Shawn Abnoxious 01-02-08
Best Year Ever
A banner year for the Greater Cincinnati music scene? The banner-est! by Mike Breen 12-26-07
Tribute to the Godfather
Bootsy and Patti Collins organize a star-studded tribute to James Brown by Brian Baker 12-19-07
The Soundtrack of Their Lives
The humble, & 'frumpy' members of Motion City Soundtrack get therapeutic on new album by Aaron Epple 12-12-07
License to Confuse
Cleaned up and back to his roots, Evan Dando brings The Lemonheads into the 21st century by Gregory Gaston 12-12-07
Nuclear Family
Margot & the Nuclear So and So's get slightly more serious and chart new musical directions by Brian Baker 12-05-07
Straying from the Scene
Former Taking Back Sunday members work to establish strong, non-Emo identity by Alan Sculley 12-05-07
'Block' Party
Peter Bjorn and John: Sweden's biggest export since fish, blondes and ABBA? by Aaron Epple 11-28-07
Business, Never Personal
Hip Hop duo Little Brother goes back to the pimp that punches softer by Mildred C. Fallen 11-28-07
The Fab Faux
Gifted local jazz quartet The Faux Frenchmen releases CD by C.A. MacConnell 11-20-07
Rewind! Let's Do It Again
Reissue, reunion and a legacy of admirers bring RAMP full circle by Mildred C. Fallen 11-14-07
Sophomoric Stress
Members of The Academy Is... went through a lot to make their second album, but they're happy with the results by Cole Haddon 11-14-07
The Surreal Life
The prolific Robyn Hitchcock's storied career and eccentric output gets the box-set treatment by Gregory Gaston 11-07-07
Beneath the Underdogs
Underneath the fast, boozy pace, Boston's Dropkick Murphys show a deep sense of history and emotion by Aaron Epple 11-07-07
Playing the Evens
Punk legend Ian MacKaye amplifies his Fugazi hiatus with the quiet power of The Evens by Brian Baker 10-31-07
Bald As Love
The Swarthy Band shows its growth and evolution on the new How They Look to the Skies by Mike Breen 10-31-07
The Adventurers
The Dan Karlsberg Group's impressive new CD is a trip you'll want to take by Elizabeth Wu 10-31-07
We Are the World
Organizers of the first World Music Festival highlight the area's world class World music scene by Brian Baker 10-24-07
Fighting the War on Terror
Uptight worrywarts want to take away your Halloween. Our solution: Crank it up! by Cole Haddon 10-24-07
The Simplifier
Singer/songwriter Josh Rouse streamlines the record/release process and relaxes by Gregory Gaston 10-17-07
The RustBelt Revue
A more confident Heartless Bastards hit San Francisco for the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival by Sara Yaste 10-17-07
Baby You're a Ric Man
Ric Hordinski showcases his Monastery studio and production/performance skills on new album by Brian Baker 10-10-07
Provocatively Speaking
A month before his most extensive U.S. talking tour in two years, Henry Rollins just converses by Mildred C. Fallen 10-10-07
On 'Point
The best, worst and weirdest of the MidPoint Music Festival by MIKE BREEN, CITYBEAT STAFF 10-03-07
That '70s Whoa
The eccentric Fiery Furnaces re-emerge with a new album inspired by '70s Rock and women's magazines by Aaron Epple 10-03-07
Working for the 'Weekend'
U.K. Dance Rock faves Bloc Party are just regular guys ... with a heck of a lot of talent by ZACHARY BREEDLOVE 09-26-07
Hip Mama
With four kids under the age of 6, Country singer/songwriter Kelly Willis works hard to balance domesticity and music by Gregory Gaston 09-26-07
Golightly Into That Good Night
Holly Golightly switches Garage Rock gears with her sparse new album by Brian Baker 09-19-07
Creepin' On a Come Up
With as many as 27 nominations for the Ohio Hip Hop Awards, Cincinnati isn't just a "Down the Way" girl by Mildred C. Fallen 09-19-07
Growing Reigns
Artistic restlessness helps Kim Richey's songs and music evolve by Gregory Gaston 09-12-07
Bottom Feeders
With The Bottom Half, Umphrey's McGee gives fans quality leftovers from its last CD by Aaron Epple 09-12-07
Seeing the Blues
Can video save the Blues star? Local musician/filmmaker Chuck Land certainly thinks so by BLAKE A. TAYLOR 09-05-07
Act Locally, Rock Globally
International-flavored music tour gives peace a chance by Justine Reisinger 09-05-07
Dogs, Pee and Hip Hop
Hip Hop continues to be a scapegoat for individual misdeeds and society's ills by Kevin Britton 09-05-07
Testing Free Agency
Over the Rhine's storied career enters another transitional phase, as the band goes D.I.Y. route by Hannah Roberts 08-29-07
Ditty Women
The Ditty Bops take to the road in search of America's farms. by Brian Baker 08-29-07
Sweet Release
Facing personal tumult head-on, Mark Olson "finds himself" on new post-divorce album by Gregory Gaston 08-22-07
Behind the Scene
Evan Scott is a minimalist Techno transient in transition by Ryan Mclendon 08-22-07
(Not) Only in it for the Money
The hard-working staffers at Web radio outlet WOXY do it for the love of music by INTERVIEWS BY ZACHARY BREEDLOVE 08-15-07
Re-Return of The Rentals
Frontman Matt Sharp resurrects the band with a new EP and a promise of more to come by Brian Baker 08-15-07
Bad Hair, Bad Vibes
The unanswerable question of why Nickelback remains one of the world's top bands by Justine Reisinger 08-15-07
Carnavas Maximus
Indie quartet Silversun Pickups pick up confidence and esteem with the success of Carnavas by Alan Sculley 08-08-07
And Justice for All
The Jon Justice Band earns top honors at the Cincinnati Blues Challenge and looks to the future by Brian Baker 08-01-07
The Birds Are the Word
Birds of Avalon make cerebral Prog/Psych/Blues that channels the past while rocking hard right now by Brian Baker 08-01-07
Sharper Image
New York City's The Sharp Things blend Pop/Rock with orchestral depth by Brian Baker 07-25-07
Rules of Engagement
While singer Howard Jones eschews the spotlight, Metalcore leaders Killswitch Engage can't escape it by Aaron Epple 07-25-07
Frankly, Genius
Dweezil Zappa introduces a new generation to his father's underrated brilliance by RIC HICKEY 07-18-07
Social Security
Social Distortion don't have to jump the reunion train, because for the past 25 years they've been plugging away by Gregory Gaston 07-18-07
The Nashville Network
Theory 8 Records and Forget Cassettes make a connection between Music City and Queen City by Brian Baker 07-11-07
Tales of the City
In his songwriting, Jesse Malin uses New York City like new pal Bruce Springsteen used New Jersey by Gregory Gaston 07-04-07
Against the Odds
After a scrape with the infamous 'label mergers,' Rise Against find themselves major-labelly satisfied by Alan Sculley 07-04-07
Blissful Solitude
With new CD, Wake the Bear gets more comfortable in his solo skin by Mike Breen 06-27-07
Southern Comfort
Now in Texas, former Cincinnatians return on tour with Mr. Brown by RIC HICKEY 06-27-07
Nine Lives and Then Some
Little Charlie and the Nightcats move into their fourth decade of diverse Blues with their latest tour by Brian Baker 06-20-07
Hope and Faith
Godly AltMetal band Flyleaf sings not only about the tunnel, but also the light at the end of it by Aaron Epple 06-20-07
Boxer Rebellion
Cincinnati-via-NYC quintet The National makes a subtle but powerful shift with new album by Brian Baker 06-13-07
Home on the Road
Robert Earl Keen's life is spent touring, but his heart belongs to Texas by Gregory Gaston 06-13-07
Shaking the Faith
Rife with Southern religious imagery, Th' Legendary Shack Shakers' music alone is reason to testify by Cole Haddon 06-06-07
Afghan Rebels
The Afghan Whigs, one of Cincinnati's greatest musical exports, rise again with career retrospective by Brian Baker 05-30-07
Full Loon Fever
After unexpected success with their debut album, Tapes 'N Tapes take their new songs on the road by Alan Sculley 05-23-07
Radio Chaos
The two sides of the Internet radio debate offer similar (sometimes confusing) messages to would-be supporters by Mike Breen 05-23-07
Where the Boys Are
Fall Out Boy learns to cope with the ups and downs of being one of the biggest bands in the U.S. by Cole Haddon 05-16-07
Synergy to Burn
Vibe One and Phiyah, Watusi Tribe's first lady and gent, can't stop, won't stop by Mildred C. Fallen 05-16-07
Pedal Or Die
Local musicians who love bikes pitch in to help new MoBo Bicycle Co-op by Sara Yaste 05-16-07
Eleven Years of Folking Around
Blue Jordan Records celebrates a decade-plus-one of Folk excellence with the "Birthday Bash" by Brian Baker 05-09-07
Louvin the High Life
Country legend Charlie Louvin brings a lifetime of Country experience to every performance by Brian Baker 05-09-07
Loco Motion
Instrumental masked marauders Los Straitjackets move forward and get a little vocal help from their bilingual friends by Gregory Gaston 05-09-07
Hear Them Roar
Twenty years on, Cincinnati's Rob Fetters looks backward and forward at his life as a Bear by Mike Breen 05-02-07
The Ongoing Struggle
El-P discusses his process, bad gas station sandwiches and post-9/11 paranoia by Jason Gargano 05-02-07
Back to Burning Rubber
After a tough go on a major label, Saves the Day returns to an indie more confident and wiser by Alan Sculley 04-25-07
Well After "The Fall"
European clubs spark the return of Cincinnati synth duo Perfect Jewish Couple after a 20-year hiatus by Brian Baker 04-25-07
The 40-Year Growth Spurt
After four decades in the business, Acoustic Blues master Chris Smither just keeps getting better by Gregory Gaston 04-18-07
Tall Stax
Soul legends talk about the past and future of Stax Records by Alan Sculley 04-18-07
Yo Bum Rush the Flow
On eclectic new album, Indie legends Yo La Tengo embrace emotional and aesthetic spontaneity by Aaron Epple 04-11-07
Tenacious D
Chuck D of the legendary Public Enemy keeps busy defending Hip Hop's integrity by Kevin Britton 04-11-07
In Lamb of God We Trust
Popular Metal act lets up on Bush, but still thinks "the human race is a disease on this planet" by Aaron Epple 04-04-07
Sibling Revelry
Growing up on the wild Rock & Roll road with Meg & Dia by Cole Haddon 03-28-07
The Human Aqueduct
Aqueduct's Dave Terry takes inspiration from the human condition on 'Or Give Me Death' by Brian Baker 03-28-07
Making A Killing
The documentary film 'Before the Music Dies' examines whether corporations are actually murdering music by Mike Breen 03-28-07
SXSW Midwestern Revue
Cincinnati and other Midwestern bands shine yet again at Austin's South By Southwest festival by Sara Yaste 03-21-07
Gran Day Out
Former Cincinnatian Gran Bel Fisher goes national and works local by Brian Baker 03-21-07
The Reluctant Product
Unlike others in the Pop world, Pink isn't afraid to take risks and speak her mind by Cole Haddon 03-14-07
Some of 'Em Jump
No CD -- next gig, underground park ... if it's sunny by C.A. MacConnell 03-14-07
If It Ain't Broken, Fix It
The Broken West changes their name but not their core influences by Brian Baker 03-07-07
The Yorn Supremacy
Like George Lucas, Pete Yorn finally has finished his trilogy ... with more coming soon by Gregory Gaston 02-28-07
Cult of Personality
How Blue Öyster Cult fueled one man's journey into Hard Rock, geek fantasies and ... nudism? by Stephen Carter-Novotni 02-28-07
In a Meadow Mood
Richard Buckner pumps up his solo acoustic vibe with help from his friends by Brian Baker 02-21-07
Walk of a Lifetime
African music legends Ladysmith Black Mambazo continue to preach peace and raise awareness by Sara Farr 02-21-07
The Pursuit of Happyness
Happy Chichester moves from Mob to Maggie to a magnificent solo career by Brian Baker 02-14-07
Sending Out An S.O.S.
A message (sans bottle) for The Police -- don't do it! by Mike Breen 02-14-07
Magnetic Storm
Indie Pop cult heroes The Apples In Stereo regroup for new album by Alan Sculley 02-07-07
Give Pieces a Chance
Dance Rock's guiding lights The Rapture tighten the focus by Brian Baker 01-31-07
Into the Wild Black Yonder
Cincinnati's Beneath the Sky takes Death Metal for a fast ride by Brian Baker 01-24-07
All You Need is Loved
The Loved Ones survive a personnel change and the road by Brian Baker 01-24-07
Driving Miss Juicy
Michelle Feaster, aka II Juicy, has taken Cincinnati's Blues scene by sudden storm by Brian Baker 01-17-07
Hold the Peppers
Growing up with -- and out of -- the Red Hot Chili Peppers by Mike Breen 01-17-07
Hot Knifing
Jerry Dirr gets his music fix with his new band Knife the Symphony and his rising Phratry label by Brian Baker 01-10-07
The Year in Your Ear
A look back at the best locally-spawned CD releases of 2006 by Mike Breen 01-03-07
Family Affair
Gigs and a recent CD capture local Pop/Rock singer/songwriter Beau Alquizola's familial, collaborative spirit by tt stern-enzi 01-03-07
Bruising My Religion
"Evangelical agnostic"/Folk troubadour Todd Snider rails against the hijacking of spirituality by Gregory Gaston 12-27-06
Splendor in the 'Grass
Rumpke Mountain Boys turn a homespun, jammy Bluegrass vibe into big local success by Brian Baker 12-20-06
Sounds Like Christmas
Need a last-second soundtrack for your holiday festivities? by Alan Sculley 12-20-06
Natural Born Killers
Former Shams soldier on as Buffalo Killers and have a big first year by Sean Rhiney 12-13-06
Steady As They Go
With three albums in three years, The Hold Steady's blue-collar work ethic pays off by Jason Gargano 12-06-06
The Groove Merchant
Erwin Stuckey nurtures a new generation of Jazz at SCPA by Elizabeth Wu 12-06-06
Mister Lonely
Ex-Mavericks frontman Raul Malo gets his smoldering croon on with new album, tour by Gregory Gaston 11-29-06
Another Tragedy Triumphs
Integrity and subtlety inform the work of local Metal melodicists Another Tragedy by Brian Baker 11-21-06
Without Burnout
With three full-length albums and a flammable sound, The Sheds are fired up for their one-year anniversary party by C.A. MacConnell 11-21-06
And the CEAs Went to ...
The 10th annual Cincinnati Entertainment Awards bring out the best in local music by Mike Breen 11-21-06
Angels on the Battlefield
The Black Angels wrap their wartime observations in an engaging psychedelic drone by Sara Farr 11-15-06
Clear As Folk
Tom Brosseau brings the sound of the last century's turn to this latest one by Brian Baker 11-08-06
Boot-a Claus
Local legend Bootsy Collins delivers some Jingle Funk for the holiday season by Brian Baker 11-01-06
Don't Think Twice, It's Just a Song
How I wrote a song every week for a year by Jake Speed 11-01-06
Coping with Confusion
Singer/songwriter Citizen Cope is bemused by confusion surrounding his eclectic Pop mix by Alan Sculley 11-01-06
This Moment In Black History
Between Pixies reunion tours, Frank Black keeps his creative juices flowing on the solo trail by Sara Farr 10-25-06
'Skin,' Deep
Lindsey Buckingham's Fleetwood Mac reunion feeds into introspective solo album by Brian Baker 10-18-06
Minuses and Pluses
Minus the Bear has dealt with plenty of ups and downs during their relatively short run by Brian Baker 10-11-06
The Wolves Survive
The new album by long-running Roots rockers Los Lobos recalls their finest work by Alan Sculley 10-11-06
Bettye's Rumble
Sticking to her guns limited her career initially, but Soul singer LaVette is back with a vengeance by Sara Farr 10-04-06
Stacked and Loaded
Ten must-see musical acts to catch at this week's Tall Stacks festival by Brian Baker and Mike Breen 10-04-06
MidPoint From The Inside
MidPoint Music Festival co-founder Sean Rhiney reflects on the fest's fifth year by Sean Rhiney 09-27-06
Daydream Believer
Joseph Arthur strikes out on his own label with new album, Nuclear Daydream by Gregory Gaston 09-27-06
Out of Nowhere
MidPoint Music Festival participants Sohio shoot their roots out beyond Seven Mile by C.A. MacConnell 09-20-06
Bronx Cheer
Major label debut CD is merely another whirlwind for L.A. quartet The Bronx by Brian Baker 09-13-06
Sonic "Evil"-lution
Avenged Sevenfold scurry from 'Metalcore' scene and hard-partying reputation by Alan Sculley 09-13-06
Napoleon, Complex
Hip Hop/Jazz mashers IsWhat?!'s decade in music comes to a head on The Life We Chose by Mike Breen 09-06-06
Dust Your Shoulder Off
On EMI Gospel, Holy Hip Hop artist K-Drama offers words of deliverance to the streets by Mildred C. Fallen 09-06-06
Thank You For Smoking
Chicago's Smoking Popes are back by popular demand by Brian Baker 08-30-06
Guitar God, Interrupted
After a brief foray into his Blues/Rock roots, John Mayer pops back with Continuum by Alan Sculley 08-30-06
A Time to Build
After over a decade off, X-Clan returns to again help elevate the social consciousness of Hip Hop by Kevin Britton 08-23-06
That Bad Eartha
Singer/actress Eartha Kitt still revels in her sex-kitten-with-claws image by Cole Haddon 08-23-06
Jammed on Main?
Main Street club closings cause concern for local music fans and bands, but hope remains by DANIELE PFARR 08-16-06
Local Disc-O-Mania
A look at some recent Greater Cincinnati-spawned releases by Mike Breen, RIC HICKEY and Ezra Waller 08-16-06
Warmer Communications
Newly signed and focused, Glue look to a bright future by Mildred C. Fallen 08-09-06
Hidden No More
Singer/guitarist Bill Alletzhauser stands and delivers with Cincinnati's The Hiders by C.A. MacConnell 08-02-06
The Non-Electric Company
Street performer Michael McIntire and his Marmalade Brigade find their acoustic souls on Dreamin' Out Loud by Sara Beiting 08-02-06
Do the Time Warped
This year's Warped Tour turns down the heavy and loads up on pioneers by Alan Sculley 07-26-06
Getting to the Point
Cincy Blues Fest returns to Sawyer Point for its 14th year by Brian Baker 07-26-06
Must Hear TV
The static is all part of the loose plan with Human Television by Brian Baker 07-19-06
Minimum Gauge: Music News, Tid-Bits and Other Morsels
Metal By Numbers 07-19-06
The Statute of Libertines
With 'freshness' as its only rule, Cincinnati's Libertines US return after 13 years by Brian Baker 07-12-06
Born into Bands
Surf's down, but The Maladroits' familial musical legacy continues by Ezra Waller 07-12-06
Disco Fever
Breakthrough band Panic! At The Disco take sniping rivals and a band member's departure in stride by Alan Sculley 07-05-06
Monsters of Cock
Modern Rock legend Al Jourgensen takes both of his bands on the road together by Edwin Decker 06-28-06
The Rhythms of the 'Roo
Some fear and very little loathing at this year's giant, sold-out Bonnaroo festival in Tennessee by RIC HICKEY 06-28-06
My 'Demona
The Desdemona Festival offered great music and showed what a little ambition and vision can bring to Cincinnati by Mike Breen 06-28-06
The Outlaw's Son
With defying tradition his family legacy, Shooter Jennings does a little Waylon of his own by Brian Baker 06-21-06
Frampton Goes Pops
Rock superstar Peter Frampton teams with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra for his symphonic debut by Brian Baker 06-21-06
The Rhythms of the 'Roo
Some fear and very little loathing at this year's giant, sold-out Bonnaroo festival in Tennessee by RIC HICKEY 06-21-06
Unholy Smoke
Metal gods Slayer gear up for this summer's most brutal road trek, the Unholy Alliance Tour by Alan Sculley 06-14-06
Life of Brian
As Kayneevol, singer/songwriter Brian Cammerer lives his life for and through art by Mike Breen 06-14-06
Widening the Creek
Though still true to Bluegrass, Nickel Creek extends even more on latest CD by Alan Sculley 06-07-06
Near-Death Becomes Him
With The Boxing Mirror, Alejandro Escovedo shows he's no longer down for the count by Alan Sculley 06-07-06
The Seeker
Aussie singer/songwriter Ben Lee finds a spiritual mission in his Pop life by Cole Haddon 05-31-06
Ready for Their Close-Up
Film School goes from solo project to collaborative band on their full-length debut by Brian Baker 05-24-06
Shining a Light on Cincy Soul
Unsung local great Kenny Smith gets another shot with One More Day by Brian Baker 05-17-06
Twilight's Last Dreaming
Greg Dulli assembles his masterpiece with the Twilight Singers' Powder Burns by Brian Baker 05-17-06
A Quiet Glen
Toad the Wet Sprocket's Glen Phillips gets small on Mr. Lemons by Brian Baker 05-10-06
Turnbulls on Parade
Local "on-the-verge" Indie Pop crew celebrates debut CD with a string of release parties by Hannah Roberts 05-03-06
Meet Coachella
The festival in the desert turns seven years old by Doug Trapp 05-03-06
The Maestro
Cincinnati native Bryce Dessner discusses his role in this week's MusicNOW Festival by Jason Gargano 04-26-06
Chamber, Now
Q & A With Bryce Dessner by Jason Gargano 04-26-06
Music During Wartime
Influenced by everyone from Dylan to Mark Twain, Josh Ritter spreads out on The Animal Years by Gregory Gaston 04-19-06
Sad To The Bone
Things continue to look up for Alkaline Trio ... perfect time for their darkest record yet! by Alan Sculley 04-19-06
The Neo-Blues Brothers
Soledad Brothers have a Detroit heritage but Ohio roots and a Northern Kentucky base by Brian Baker 04-12-06
Clap On
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah has worked hard but not long to achieve much by Brian Baker 04-05-06
Du the Bright Thing
It's another new day rising for legend Bob Mould as he releases his most optimistic album yet by Gregory Gaston 03-29-06
Definitely Here
The Academy Is ... begin to live the musical life they wrote about on their successful debut album by Alan Sculley 03-22-06
The Rocky Horror Music Show
Danish crew HorrorPops mix Psychobilly, Punk, dancers, tattoos and lots of sass and ambition by Brian Baker 03-15-06
For Those About to Pick
Hayseed Dixie has turned a love of AC/DC into Bluegrass magic by Brian Baker 03-08-06
Unconventional Wisdom
Jane Siberry's unique approach extends to her music, record label and, well, everything by Gregory Gaston 03-01-06
Lovedrug is the Drug
Canton band gets a second chance at a first impression by Brian Baker 02-22-06
Coming Up Ros
Sigur Ros' moody cathedrals of sound have helped them amass a huge cult following by Jason Gargano 02-15-06
Smiling Bob
Robert Pollard's first post-Guided by Voices tour finds him a happy man by Brian Baker 02-08-06
Brothers of Reinvention
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club switches gears on latest album, Howl by Alan Sculley 02-01-06
The Dynamic Duo
Shuttlecock makes a band full of Electronic Rock and proves that it just takes two by Brian Baker 01-25-06
The Holy Trilogy
Marty Stuart's three latest albums show amazing range and new dedication to his craft by Brian Baker 01-18-06
Topical Storm
Legendary singer/songwriter Loudon Wainwright III reflects on current state of affairs by Gregory Gaston 01-11-06
Keepin' It Reelin'
Cincinnati AltRockers Crybaby succeed as songwriters and showmen by Ezra Waller 01-04-06
A Year to Hear
George Bush doesn't care about black people or the best local music releases of 2005, but we do by Mike Breen 12-28-05
Merry Discmas
Stuck for a last-second gift for the holidays? It's your local record store to the rescue again by Alan Sculley 12-21-05
Wanted Woman
Amy Rigby feels like she's finally arrived with her CD, Little Fugitive by Brian Baker 12-14-05
Another Side of the Story
St. Louis' Punk Pop champs Story Of The Year tinker with their sound on latest disc by Alan Sculley 12-14-05
Such Great Heights
Hawthorne Heights remembers their local ties en route to the big time by Brian Baker 12-07-05
Yule Love These CDs
A look at four of the best new holiday-related music releases by CityBeat Staff 11-30-05
New Wave of the Future
The Epoxies create tomorrow's Punk sound with 20-year-old Pop elements by Brian Baker 11-23-05
About A 'Boy'
Pete Wentz of platinum-selling rockers Fall Out Boy keeps busy to keep sane by Cole Haddon 11-16-05
Trout Rocking in America
Baltimore's Lake Trout defies categorization with Not Them, You by Brian Baker 11-09-05
Baby Blues
Danny Black and Laurie Stirratt double team the Garage Blues with Healthy White Baby by Brian Baker 11-02-05
Up the Jacket
My Morning Jacket replaces two members and completely changes its process for Z by Brian Baker 10-26-05
Pretty Shitty Gang Bang
Could the Bloodhound Gang be the most hated band of all-time? Could they care less? by Cole Haddon 10-19-05
All for 'Knot
Recent album helps seal Slipknot's position as one of the biggest Metal bands on earth by Alan Sculley 10-12-05
The Hospital Legacy
Cincinnati's Hospital Records gets its due with a long-delayed and much deserved retrospective by Brian Baker 10-05-05
Red Hot Cinema
The New Pornographers' create the soundtrack of their lives, Twin Cinema by Brian Baker 10-05-05
Brazilian Brew
Brazilian Girls' "Melting Pop" has some calling them the best new band of 2005 by Alan Sculley 09-28-05
All the Way From Memphis
From Alt.Country to Southern Rock, Lucero has reflected the many sounds of home by Brian Baker 09-21-05
Wussy Galore
Chuck Cleaver takes another big time shot with Wussy by Brian Baker 09-14-05
Prophet Motive
From Green on Red to his solo career, Chuck Prophet has gone his own unique way by Brian Baker 09-07-05
Year of The Greenhorne
With all of the band's recent developments, it's good to be a Greenhorne now by Brian Baker 08-31-05
Playing With Shadows
Xiu Xiu frontman Jamie Stewart channels personal darkness into deep, intricate music by Cole Haddon 08-24-05
08-24-05
Pimpin' Ain't Easy
Czar*Nok, Cincinnati's first Rap group to sign with a major label, talk about doing it 'That One Way' by Mildred C. Fallen 08-17-05
The Great Divide
On the eve of Scribble Jam, Cincinnati's Hip Hop 'underground' remains strong but splintered by Mildred C. Fallen 08-10-05
Kick Out the Jam
Scribble Jam's 10th anniversary show features its best lineup yet by Mike Breen, Mildred C. Fallen and Kathy Y. Wilson 08-10-05
Mountain, Climbing
Black Mountain is one heavy band in the broad scope of the Vancouver music scene by Brian Baker 08-03-05
Special "Delivery"
Elvis Costello's latest caps one of the most impressive careers in Rock history by Alan Sculley 07-27-05
Hot Fuss
"Alternative" music and widespread weather panic dominate Lollapalooza´s debut as a "destination festival" by Mike Breen 07-27-05
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