Shuffle

Cleveland seven-piece band Post Saga is back with a new album after almost calling it quits. Frontwoman Danna O'Connor shares the band's evolution, challenges in the local music scene, and what it's like being the only woman in the band.

The gospel music scene in Northeast Ohio is changing as traditional choirs are getting smaller and more musical diversity is introduced into the genre. Several participants in the local gospel community weigh in on how the next generation can get involved.

Northeast Ohio musician Mike Tolan has been writing somber, slow songs as Talons’ — originally a side project of The Six Parts Seven — for over a decade. Tolan sat down for a conversation and performance as part of Ideastream Public Media and the Cleveland Museum of Art’s Third Thursdays music series at Transformer Station.

Shuffle has a busy summer ahead, starting with Third Thursdays at Transformer Station! This new partnership between Ideastream Public Media and the Cleveland Museum of Art features a series of live music and conversations at Transformer Station in Cleveland's Ohio City. Amanda Rabinowitz previews what's in store for Third Thursdays on June 20th, featuring Talons’ – the post-folk project of musician Mike Tolan from Northeast Ohio.

Jeff Klemm has been active in the Northeast Ohio music scene for years, playing in bands like Maid Myriad and Diamond Kites. Sobriety, fatherhood and teaching inspired him to begin writing and performing children's music as Mr. Jeff. His debut album, “Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful,” was released this spring.

A musical legend when it comes to jazz in Northeast Ohio is out with his 12th album. Saxophonist Bobby Selvaggio talks about how his son inspired his latest music.

After several years of building a social media audience for his music, Jack Harris posted a short video that got the attention of a major record label.

A collective of Northeast Ohio jazz players created a lab to test new music and attract composers from near and far. Bryan Kennard and Aiden Plank of The Third Law Collective talk about their goal of making Cleveland a "jazz composer's city."

Kid Tigrrr is the new project from singer-songwriter and visual artist Jenna Fournier of Cleveland band NIIGHTS. In 2020, Fournier ventured into audio engineering to experiment with home recording and music production. She said the work for her debut solo album is her most personal writing to date, with lyrics exploring themes of abuse, addiction and mental health.

A four-piece band from Cleveland and Akron is embodying the spirit of local legends DEVO and The Waitresses. On Shuffle, we hear from Maureen Joyce and Jake Schott from PAL, who perform "egg punk" songs — a sub-genre of punk rock recognized for its energetic rhythms and funny, sarcastic lyrics.

Dover musician Josh Compton's folk songs share the struggles and triumphs of some of the Tuscarawas County's earliest settlers. He details the inspiration behind his new, collaborative album and his pride for the region.

Drawing from the deep roots of the South, Dallas-born Charity Evonna writes and performs songs of hope and empowerment. Now based in Cleveland, the R&B and neo-soul artist is playing bigger stages around the city, including the Brite Winter music festival.

Dave Rich, a longtime Akron musician has hundreds of new songs, and he is getting some help from other big names in the music scene to play them live. Chris Butler, David Giffels and "Friday Mike" Wilkinson round out Dave Rich and His Enablers.

Singer-songwriter Lee Miller Matsos released his debut EP, "Metamorphosis, Pt. 1," in late 2023. It is the first of three albums that chronicle the artist's growth as a musician.

A pair of debut albums from Northeast Ohio bands top the list of this year’s favorites for Ideastream Public Media’s music podcast Shuffle. Hosts Amanda Rabinowitz and Brittany Nader discuss their picks.

Jazz vocalist Ava Preston learned to pen lyrics and refine her vocals from mentors around Cleveland. Now, she's hitting stages around the country and performing for her music heroes.

Canton rapper Jéan P the MC released his new album Oct. 6. Jéan Pierre Johnson, the writer and emcee behind the moniker, has had a prolific career in Northeast Ohio and says he's ready to reach the next level.

Grace Sullivan found the courage to put her original music out into the world during the pandemic. As her alter ego, Wish Queen, she recorded a debut album to be released Oct. 27.

Northeast Ohio band Soleo pulls from family experiences, Iranian history and Middle Eastern musical traditions on their debut prog-rock album.

Despite years of shyness, singer-songwriter Ngina Fayola found her voice as a musician in Cleveland. She will soon find her way back to her homeland of Guyana to record her next album.