Episodes

  • Shuffle’s favorite Northeast Ohio music of 2024

    Shuffle’s favorite Northeast Ohio music of 2024
    Dec 19 2024
    Throughout the year, you have been hearing from Northeast Ohio musicians through Shuffle, your backstage pass to the independent music scene. Now let's look back at 2024. Shuffle’s Amanda Rabinowitz and Brittany Nader reflect on their favorite local albums of the year, from genre-blending experimentation to new discoveries.
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    20 mins
  • How Kent rapper GameboyJones turned geek culture into hip-hop hits

    How Kent rapper GameboyJones turned geek culture into hip-hop hits
    Dec 5 2024
    A Kent rapper has established himself as a leading voice in “nerdcore”. Austin "Gameboy" Jones shares how he built a massive following for his songs inspired by anime, video games and other elements of so-called geek culture.
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    12 mins
  • How Cuyahoga Valley National Park shaped the Buffalo Ryders’ new album

    How Cuyahoga Valley National Park shaped the Buffalo Ryders’ new album
    Nov 21 2024
    Joe Risdon of Akron rock band the Buffalo Ryders shares how a creative retreat into nature and writing in the wild helped his band put together their 2024 album, "Never On Time."
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    16 mins
  • Cleveland art-rock duo Mr. Gnome returns to touring with new music

    Cleveland art-rock duo Mr. Gnome returns to touring with new music
    Nov 7 2024
    Cleveland art-rock duo Mr. Gnome explores new songwriting methods and psychedelic orchestration on their eagerly anticipated new album, released in September. They recently wrapped up a month-long tour after being on hiatus since 2017.
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    23 mins
  • Cleveland’s Clare Feorene reflects on year of music, growth and self-discovery

    Cleveland’s Clare Feorene reflects on year of music, growth and self-discovery
    Oct 17 2024
    From an album release to a residency at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Clare Feorene is having a big year in music. Yet, her success has come with new challenges. On this week’s Shuffle, the Cleveland singer-songwriter talks about building self-confidence and finding a community.
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    13 mins
  • Lea Marra’s Wild Maple Festival spotlights original music in Geauga County

    Lea Marra’s Wild Maple Festival spotlights original music in Geauga County
    Oct 3 2024
    A Geauga County singer-songwriter has been nurturing a festival showcasing Northeast Ohio’s music scene over the last decade. On this week’s Shuffle, Chardon native Lea Marra shares her hopes for the Wild Maple Music Festival to inspire and grow the arts in her rural community.
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    13 mins
  • Cleveland blues legend returns: Wallace Coleman’s harmonious comeback

    Cleveland blues legend returns: Wallace Coleman’s harmonious comeback
    Sep 19 2024
    A fixture in the Northeast Ohio blues scene has returned to the stage after a health scare last year. Wallace Coleman reflects on his 30-plus year career of playing harmonica and singing the blues during a special live performance and interview.
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    11 mins
  • Kultures weaves dreams into music with sophomore album

    Kultures weaves dreams into music with sophomore album
    Sep 5 2024
    Multi-instrumentalist Justin Miller’s indie-rock project Kultures has been quietly gaining momentum and attention for its expansive soundscapes and introspective lyrics. The musician and his bandmates will release their second album, “Dreamstacks,” Friday. The songs are inspired by actual dreams Miller has had.
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    12 mins