New Jersey’s Brick + Mortar – comprised of band mates Brandon Asraf and John Tacon – is the perfect example of the modern radio-ready indie pop sound that fills the playlists and soundtracks the summers of many a teenager in the year 2017. The duo has been busy the past few years releasing a string of dance-y, upbeat singles on various independent labels, playing a creative showcase set at SXSW Music Festival, and becoming known for their energetic live set up and down the co

The self-proclaimed "avant-garage" band Pere Ubu weirds it up at the Woodward this Tuesday. Pere Ubu combines traditional garage rock and blues induced tunes with more experimental notes of the ‘avant-garde’ genre to create one of the most bizarrely enjoyable musical entertainment pieces of their time. Having performed for almost 45 years, they currently consist of seven rotating members. The group has released sixteen studio albums and seventeen singles and EP’s since they e

Cincinnati born duo Dawg Yawp will be performing at the Woodward Theater on November 25th as part of their fall tour. You can jam out to their sitaric, folk rock beats while partaking in a live video shoot! If you are not yet familiar with this nationally touring band, now is a great time to take a listen. Emerging from the genre of folktronica, Dawg Yawp is deeply rooted in decadent notes of the sitar, an instrument originating in India, and the classic acoustic guitar. Rob

If you want to spice up a routine Monday night, look no further than Diet Cig at the Woodward Theater. This American pop-punk duo will throw you back to your beloved, regretful teenage days with their straightforward, storytelling lyrics and garage punk instrumentals. Singer and guitarist Alex Luciano and drummer Noah Bowman got their start when they met at a house party in New Paltz, NY, in 2014. As Alex tells it, she interrupted Noah during his show in order to retrieve a l

CEA-winning sitar-acoustic duo Dawg Yawp take the stage at the Woodward Theater tonight for a homecoming performance after their fall regional tour. And as a bonus incentive, they'll be shooting a video! Our own Leila Srouji interviewed the band to get to their musical roots and find out what's next for them. Q - So Tyler and Rob, first of all, congratulations! Your music is folktastic and we love it. I was so happy to discover you guys are originally from Cincinnati. How has

Cincinnati alternative hip hop and indie rock band Why? is taking the stage at The Woodward Theater! If you aren’t familiar with their sound, it's sure to strike you as different. This is an incredibly talented and compelling artist you won't want to miss! Founded in 2004, Why? is spearheaded by Queen City native Yoni Wolf and consists of Josiah Wolf (Yoni’s brother) as drummer and backup vocalist and Doug McDiarmid and Matt Meldon as multi-intrumentalists and backup vocalist

Minnesota indie rockers Hippo Campus are making their way to the 20th Century Theater as part of their winter tour. They’ve performed at large events like SXSW, Summerfest, Bonnaroo, and even on Conan, and have opened for major acts like My Morning Jacket, Modest Mouse, and Cincy’s own Walk the Moon. The four-piece met at Saint Paul’s Conservatory for Performing Arts. The then-highschoolers were originally in different bands: vocalist Jake Luppen and bassist Zach Sutton were

Mark your calendars for Cincinnati native and national hit Bad Veins' hometown show with up-and-coming '80s revivalist duo Moonbeau! These two bands are making waves here and around the country. With a matchup like this, what more could you ask for? The artist behind the name Bad Veins is Benjamin Davis, who takes the stage with a 1973 Pioneer reel-to-reel recorder lovingly named Irene. The man-and-machine pair has also been joined by other members, including co-founder Sebas

If you’re like me and can’t make it all the way to Austin, Texas, for South by Southwest, you can catch two bands from it's lineup right here in town. Local favorites Dawg Yawp and This Pine Box will be performing together at The Woodward Theatre as they kick off their tours down to the festival! Dawg Yawp is an indie folk duo whose unique stringed combination creates an original sound. That sound is a mix of Tyler Randall’s melodic sitar, Rob Keenan’s rhythmic guitar, electr

If you're a fan of Johnny Cash, the Alabama Shakes, Otis Redding, and Shovels and Rope, then you'll be remiss to miss this star of Tennessee soul! Valerie June will grace Memorial Hall with The War and Treaty for a performance that perfectly suits that historic venue. Valerie June was born and raised in Tennessee, and she sounds like it. When she performs, her music reveals the wide array of styles of the Volunteer State, from the banjo plonk of the Appalachians to Memphis’ d

For fans of New Order, Josh Ritter, The Smiths, Echo and the Bunnymen, and seeing some of the best live music Cincinnati has to offer, this is the show to show up to. Come catch the infectious energy of The Yugos, Carriers, and Kid ESP in Over-The-Rhine this March! Almost a year on from its release, the energetic pop songs filling The Yugos’ third full-length, Weighing the Heart, still set a summery mood. On a closer listen, however, lyrics about uncertainty, fear, and a ling

The Woodward Theatre presents three talented groups of artists, each with their own unique brand, in a lineup that is anything but typical. See a matchup you won’t soon forget with Sylmar, TRIIIBE, and Pout! Sylmar is a Cincy-based stoner-jazz-rock ensemble. The five-piece was formed in 2016 by frontman Brian McCullough, bassist Chase Watkins, CJ Eliasen on drums, and guitarists Luke Glaser and Dan Sutter. They quickly picked up steam in the local scene after releasing their

Looking for something to do on the night of March 30th? Well, if you're in the mood for a night of some gritty, dark, and loud music that will get you moving and potentially cause you to lose your hearing for a few days, then Suck the Honey’s EP release show, spread out over both the Woodward Theater and MOTR, is right up your alley. Suck the Honey is a two piece band from Cincinnati consisting of singer and guitarist Lucas Fraizer and Jake Grove on the drums. They are actual

For fans of the Yugos, the Deftones, the Decemberists, and Damien Jurado, catch a band steeped in history, known as much for impactful songwriting as for talented musicianship. The Mountain Goats will return to Cincinnati at the Woodward Theater! Formed in 1991, the group is focused around the prolific songwriting of founder John Darnielle, often hailed as one of the best living songwriters and lyricists in America. With influences as diverse as David Bowie, Hank Williams, an

As a poet, educator, and activist, Malcolm London stays busy. Between curating Ted Talks with the likes of John Legend and organizing marches in Chicago, London still has time to create moving, current and intimate songs that reflect these experiences. On March 28th, London will be performing music from his new EP, Right Away Series, along with local rap collective TRIIIBE and Emmaline. Malcolm London hails from the both dangerous and deeply familial westside of Chicago. Lond