Ohio State student, DJ and producer Isaac David is making waves from New York to California

Passengers bop upon the bus seats between the bumps in the road and the beats echoing through the vehicle. Amongst those passengers is Isaac David,…

Voices of Injustice presents “The Lynched Among Us,” explores life after wrongful conviction at Lincoln Theatre Saturday

Alfred Cleveland was 25 years old when he was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison, despite evidence of his innocence.  After 26 …

‘Unplugged & Unhinged’ show will bring multi-genre concert to The Summit Music Hall

Columbus music fans can get a taste of Nashville, Tennessee’s distinct concert scene this weekend.  The “Unplugged & Unhinged” country show …

This Year in Music: Country music becomes more multifaceted with revamped sounds and genre-blending collaborations

This story is the third installment of a three-part series discussing major changes in popular music throughout the course of 2024. Today’s story f…

This Year in Music: Rap battle of the year

This story is the second installment of a three-part series discussing major changes in popular music throughout the course of 2024. Today’s story …

Columbus’s Own: Student-formed band Living Is Rare discusses September album release, showmanship and more

Local alternative band Living Is Rare is making waves in Columbus’ indie-rock scene.  The trio of Ohio State students — lead vocalist Max Little, …

Album review: Tyler, the Creator’s ‘CHROMAKOPIA’ is a soaring success

Tyler Gregory Okonma, best known as Tyler, the Creator, is undoubtedly one of the most influential alternative hip-hop artists to emerge in the las…

The Kutt Records reopens with new location in Hilltop neighborhood

After taking a week to relocate a mile west of its original storefront, a hip-hop record shop in Hilltop is back in business. The Kutt Records reo…

School of Music and Department of African American and African Studies collaborate to host first-ever ‘Can I Kick It?’ hip-hop festival

A brand-new festival celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop music is coming to Ohio State Saturday.   Ohio State’s School of Music and Depa…

Rich St. Records reopens in Columbus after seven-year hiatus

Seven years after it went underground, a beloved Columbus record shop with over 20 years of history is once again open for weekly business, complet…