Both Girls - 'Forming Words'
Slide guitars and electric rumbles weave together into a glorious pop-stomp of a track. Yes to this and to the rest of Both Girls's self-titled debut LP. Blips and bleeps and catchy, catchy melodies abound.

Slide guitars and electric rumbles weave together into a glorious pop-stomp of a track. Yes to this and to the rest of Both Girls's self-titled debut LP. Blips and bleeps and catchy, catchy melodies abound.
Combining elements of 16-bit electronica with old-school emo (back when that word wasn't quite so disparaging), Mylets occupy a fun new space on the subterranean map. Henry Kohen, the brains behind the project, calls what he does "loop rock". We'll take it. Off the project's debut EP Colossal Grin, here's "Hubeli".
Since 2004, the Ravari Room in Clintonville has been home to one of the most anticipated Halloween events of the year. Musicians from all corners of the local music scene channel the spirits of famous groups and performers, both dead and alive. It is truly a musical and visual experience in both attitude and execution. On Friday, October 28th, they take on The Cure, Cyndi Lauper, Smashing Pumpkins, The Pixies, and The Go-Go’s. Read more about 8th Annual Halloween Bash at the Ravari Room
Colorful, psychedelic sampler jams fill this here Monster Rally record. The mp3s are available for whatever you would like to pay for them. You can also purchase Coral on vinyl if you're so inclined. Stream the LP below.
Columbus boasts some pretty fierce instrumental prog-metal. Here's Cloudkicker with "We're Goin' In. We're Going Down" off of their album Beacons.
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Local Columbus act Time & Temperature, the solo project of Val Glenn, contains gorgeous, moody folk songs in her discography. They're emotional but restrained, subtly atmospheric, and carried by a gorgeous vocal performance from Glenn. She lands somewhere between Cat Power and early Bonnie 'Prince' Billy in tone. Her latest EP Cream of the Low Tide is up on her Bandcamp, but she's also been sharing earlier tracks on Soundcloud. Give the whispery "All" a listen before catching her at Skully's alongside Blueprint and Nick Tolford & Company on July 29.
01 All by Time and Temperature
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Concert goers in Columbus have plenty of good concerts lined up for their summer this year. They can pretty much just point to a date and find a show worth seeing. Here are just a few concerts that aren’t to be missed this year.
Bowling for Soup
Calling all girls that bad guys want—as well as girls that good guys want: Bowling for Soup will be at The Basement on May 17.
Usher and Akon
On May 18, Usher (insert echo) and Akon will be performing at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus.
Lynard Skynard & ZZ Top
Fans of classic rock and holding up lighters in the air should definitely make this concert, which will be at the Schottenstein on May 24. Read more about Columbus Summer Concerts
Check out this song from Columbus, Ohio's very own Copywrite! This song, Agent Orange, is actually pretty good - if your into rap that is.
The city of Columbus - centrally located in the state of Ohio - is, in my opinion, the center for culture in the midwest. It is a city that is often overlooked even though it is a real gem. I am sure there is not a part of this city that isnt touched by the sounds of really great music. From the teenage garage bands in the quiet residential streets to the hard rock and rap music in the some of the cities hottest night clubs - this town is alive with song.
I have found a really great site (cringe.com) that is loaded with some of the cities hottest music - and music videos! The format of this blog is designed well and gives some great insight into the sounds of Columbus. Read more about Columbus Ohio Music