/series/shuffle Your backstage pass to Northeast Ohio's independent music scene. en-US Copyright Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:30:00 GMT /arts-culture/2026-04-23/with-roots-in-cleveland-churches-tha-cover-girls-drumming-goes-viral A Cleveland musician built a global following online with viral street drumming and layered cover songs. But her sound is rooted in the churches that shaped her. On this week’s Shuffle, we hear from Lacretia "TT” Bolden, known online as Tha Cover Girl. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:30:00 GMT /arts-culture/2026-04-23/with-roots-in-cleveland-churches-tha-cover-girls-drumming-goes-viral Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader /arts-culture/2026-04-09/apostle-jones-finds-sound-and-purpose-with-debut-album Blues band Apostle Jones is known for energetic live shows across Northeast Ohio. But capturing that energy in a studio can be a challenge. On this week’s Shuffle, bandleader Mikey Silas talks about the long road to their first album. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2026-04-09/apostle-jones-finds-sound-and-purpose-with-debut-album Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader /arts-culture/2026-03-26/unfinished-ideas-bring-together-two-northeast-ohio-musicians Two longtime Northeast Ohio musicians find synergy collaborating. On this week’s Shuffle, Gretchen Pleuss and Adam Reifsnyder share the story of their unique creative partnership. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2026-03-26/unfinished-ideas-bring-together-two-northeast-ohio-musicians Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader /arts-culture/2026-03-12/an-ohio-singers-journey-from-folk-festivals-to-school-classrooms After decades of writing and performing folk songs across the region, Ashley Brooke Toussant found a new source of inspiration: Kids. On this week’s Shuffle, Toussant talks about how elementary students contribute to her songwriting. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2026-03-12/an-ohio-singers-journey-from-folk-festivals-to-school-classrooms Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader /arts-culture/2026-02-26/akron-trio-rye-valley-finds-its-voice-on-the-road Brett Auerbach of Akron's soulful Americana three-piece band, Rye Valley, joins Shuffle to talk about his journey and what led him to create a space for other songwriters to be heard in Northeast Ohio. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2026-02-26/akron-trio-rye-valley-finds-its-voice-on-the-road Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader /arts-culture/2026-02-18/plan-your-day-brite-winter-music-fest-returns-at-new-home-in-waterloo-arts-district Brite Winter returns for its 17th year in Cleveland but moves from the Flats to the Waterloo Arts District, home of the Beachland Ballroom, Blue Arrow Records and numerous artist studios and galleries. Tap into this year's performers to plan your Saturday festivities. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:09:31 GMT /arts-culture/2026-02-18/plan-your-day-brite-winter-music-fest-returns-at-new-home-in-waterloo-arts-district Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader /arts-culture/2026-02-12/northeast-ohio-musicians-grapple-with-pros-and-cons-of-ai Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the music industry, with computer-generated songs topping charts and racking up millions of streams. In Northeast Ohio, independent artists and creators are both embracing and wary of the technology. On this week’s Shuffle, multiple voices in the music scene weigh in. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2026-02-12/northeast-ohio-musicians-grapple-with-pros-and-cons-of-ai Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader /arts-culture/2026-01-29/a-break-from-tradition-frida-mann-finds-her-voice-with-cleveland-band Frida Mann always wanted to pursue music, but that was at odds with her Orthodox Jewish lifestyle. Eventually, she could no longer fight that urge to sing, and she is now on a journey toward independence and self-expression. On this week’s Shuffle, Mann talks about how music helped her navigate that path. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2026-01-29/a-break-from-tradition-frida-mann-finds-her-voice-with-cleveland-band Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader /arts-culture/2026-01-15/clevelands-nature-nvoke-blends-the-past-and-the-future-with-the-present A Cleveland Heights musician is shaping his sound from the music that’s moved him. On this week’s Shuffle, Nate Eberhardt discusses his Afrofuturist post-punk band, Nature Nvoke, and its sound. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2026-01-15/clevelands-nature-nvoke-blends-the-past-and-the-future-with-the-present Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader /arts-culture/2025-12-18/shuffles-favorite-northeast-ohio-music-of-2025 Look back at the music released by independent artists in the region as Shuffle's Amanda Rabinowitz and Brittany Nader select their favorite songs and albums of the year. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-12-18/shuffles-favorite-northeast-ohio-music-of-2025 Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader