Courtney Phenicie's Profile

Chicago's Empires have unveiled a new track entitled "Honeyblood" from their forthcoming album Orphan, out on 9/23 via Chop Shop/Island Records. The band is gearing up for a slew of tour dates to kick off the fall - the first of which will be with fellow indie rockers Augustines, starting on...

Known for their tight two part harmonies, passionate lyrics and heart wrenching instrumentation, Cincinnati natives, Young Heirlooms are preparing to expand their musical reach with additional band members to debut at Midpoint Music Festival on Friday evening, September 26 at Memorial Hall....

Great Caesar aims for the heart with a vulnerable blend of brass, voice, and indie-rock, drawing from acts like Arcade Fire and Beirut to create music that confronts the things that really matter: love, legacy, and the complexity of human relationships.  The NYC band’s 2014 debut phenomenon,...

The title track to Quiet Life's new EP Housebroken Man has taken on a life of its own. After being featured as the lead track on Spotify's new curated playlist "The Pulse of Americana," the single shot to more than 115,000 plays in just a few days (and counting).  "Housebroken Man" finds frontman...

The Alarms are an independent power pop/psych rock band from Nashville. They are on tour supporting their debut LP Real Tough Love. The Alarms are playing The Drinkery on Friday, with support from Founding Fathers.  We caught up with The Alarms prior to the show! Give us some background on The...

On Saturday, October 4, 2014 the first annual DevouGrass Music and Arts festival will take place at Covington’s Devou Park Bandshell. The free event will run from noon until dusk and feature bluegrass music, regional artisan craft vendors and gourmet food trucks. The family-friendly fest will...

Native Cincinnati alternative band, Technicolor Monster, will be hosting a show at The Underground on Friday, September 19, 2014 in honor of their one-year anniversary.  The “Birthday Show” will feature TM’s hit single, recently featured on cincymusic.com,  “Cave In”, as well as the...

Fans of music and art alike will have the opportunity to enjoy an evening featuring the intersection of both at the second annual installment of Flooded, a gig poster exhibition. The free exhibition — a collaboration by 21c Museum Hotel, Powerhouse Factories, Josh Mattie of the Contemporary Arts...

Fans heading down to MidPoint Music Festival this month will discover a vibrant street fair along 12th Street in Over-the-Rhine. The MidPoint Midway will offer food, interactive fun and music from 5 p.m. to midnight, September 25–27, 2014. CincyMusic.com will also be setting up shop on the...

Tomten is a trio from Seattle, Washington. Often described as Baroque or Dream Pop for their prominent use of organ/electric piano/ and analog synthesizers, they share a wide influence from early power-pop to electric folk. Tomten is touring to support the recently released The Farewell Party...

In the last two years, singer/songwriter Alice Wallace has self-released two albums, earned “Best Country/Americana” and “Best Live Band” nominations in the Orange County Music Awards, and has played shows and festivals in more than 40 cities stretching across 10 U.S. states. And she is...

WNKU's long-running live radio program showcasing established and emerging musicians from around the world performing in front of a studio audience, returns to the airwaves for the fall season on Monday, September 15th and will air weekly at 7:00 pm until the season finale on December 8th. ...