Jon Calderas's Profile

March is Women’s History Month and CincyMusic is honoring local women in music. We chatted with singer/songwriter Maria Carrelli over Zoom to catch up on life during quarantine and what 2021 has in store.

While we’re still in isolation, what better promise could you ask for from an artist than, “I will walk with you through all of it"?

I first saw Columbus band Snarls at the North by Northside music fest in Cincinnati last year. It’s rare that an unknown (to me) band on a long festival list will grab my attention, but I was knocked out by their catchy blend of swirling guitars, reflective lyrics, and infectious energy.

KNOTTS release "Shade Tree" today!