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Louisville’s psych-pop band Frederick The Younger is headed to MOTR Pub on Thursday, March 2nd! The band is touring in support of their debut album Human Child produced by veteran sonic wizard Kevin Ratterman (My Morning Jacket, Andrew Bird, Twin Limb, Houndmouth).  We sat down...

Urban Artifact will be welcoming in a slew of reputable national touring and local jam/funk bands through the end of March.  With stellar acts such as Glostik Willy and Earphorik from across state lines in Indiana, Broccoli Samurai and Wanyama from Cleveland, Mister F from New York, Bath Salt...

Born in Nigeria, raised in the burbs of Atlanta, inspired by his old man and Steve Jobs to program computers, and downright deadly on the microphone, rapper, singer, and artist Daye Jack really made the most of his first 20 years. After relocating from Nigeria to Atlanta at the age...

It’s a sad day in Cincinnati. Northern Kentucky University, has authorized the sale of WNKU (89.7 FM) to Bible Broadcasting Corporation for $1.9 million. WNKE (104.1 FM) has been sold for $700k to Educational Media Foundation (owners of K-LOVE & Air1). The sale is subject to FCC...

Freak Mythology is a blues, rock n’ roll band from right here in Cincinnati comprised of Brad Wehlitz, Travis Hanna, Ryan Shephard, and Caroline Joseph. They take music seriously and have been hard at work for five years on their self-titled release set to debut on April 7th at...

Little Junior is a quartet hailing from Toronto. They are heading out on their first ever U.S. tour supporting July Talk and will be stopping at MOTR Pub on Friday, February 10th! Little Junior formed while the members were all still in high school, becoming regulars in the Toronto DIY music scene...

Since the release of their 2007 debut album, STRFKR have relentlessly toured across the globe, delivering to their fans a guaranteed non-stop dance party. Tonight you can catch them at The Woodward Theater! Grab your tickets HERE. With four proper albums, the band has a wealth of dance...

The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and Conductor John Morris Russell welcome Sutton Foster to the stage at the Taft Theatre February 24-26 for her Pops debut. The star of Broadway, television and beyond will perform beloved tunes from her Broadway hits, as well as works from the Cole Porter songbook in...

As women lead growing movements to resist and reject oppressive policies and rhetoric, International Women's Day (March 8) takes on urgent significance as a powerful global platform to celebrate women's achievements and advocate for equality, equity and gender parity in the face of ongoing...

For more than a decade and a half, the members of Greensky Bluegrass have created their own version of bluegrass music, mixing the acoustic stomp of a stringband with the rule-breaking spirit of rock & roll. They redefine that sound once again with their sixth album, Shouted, Written Down &...

Existing comfortably in the tension between tradition and the musical frontier, Tucson-based Americana darlings Run Boy Run blend bluegrass, folk and the old timey American vernacular with touches of classical and turn of the century details. Their new EP, I Would Fly, released...

NPR Music and Lagunitas Brewing Company announced the 2017 Tiny Desk Concert Contest back in December. The winner of the Contest will play a Tiny Desk concert behind the desk at NPR. Then, they'll go on a fully-funded tour of the United States with NPR Music and sponsor, Lagunitas Brewing...