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“East Riverbend” music video by Cleveland filmmaker and Kent State alum to release October 14

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Local filmmaker Ryan Koppelman and Kent State alum singer-songwriter Andrew J. Paulsen’s new music video “East Riverbend” will launch on VEVO and other streaming platforms on Monday October 14th. “East Riverbend” is the first single off of Paulsen’s ‘Undertow’ EP with his indie folk band Paulsen-Shepler. The song features lyrics about facing life changes outside … “East Riverbend” music video by Cleveland filmmaker and Kent State alum to release October 14

Silversun Pickups Visit Cleveland

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Silversun Pickups’ “Physical Thrills” tour made a stop in Cleveland on Saturday, March 2nd. They performed in front of a completely SOLD OUT House of Blues Cleveland. Throughout the night the band performed songs from their albums: Carnavas, Swoon, Neck of the Woods, Better Nature, Widow’s Weeds, and latest album Physical Thrills. Their encore included … Silversun Pickups Visit Cleveland

BSR Staff Picks: Our Defining Albums of Fall 2022

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As the Semester Draws to a Close, the BSR Web Staff Reflects on Their Favorite Albums of This Semester   Rachel Liggett – Waterpark’s Greatest Hits With the band Waterparks’ long awaited album announcement that will be released in spring 2023, Intellectual Property, it felt relevant to reflect upon one of their former albums, ‘Greatest … BSR Staff Picks: Our Defining Albums of Fall 2022

Cincinnati Native Arin Ray Returns with “Hello Poison” : Review

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Arin Ray drops sophomore project taking listeners through even more phases but this time they’re toxic. Arin Ray returns with his sophomore effort in attempt to transition to new era of mature music. Following a three-year hia tus after dropping his Phases II EP in 2019, Ray gives fans a reason to come back to … Cincinnati Native Arin Ray Returns with “Hello Poison” : Review

Local Artist Spotlight: Inti Hayna

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Inti Hayna is a master’s student at Kent State University in the School of Music, studying violin. Born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, she’s been playing the violin since she was eight years old. After finishing her undergraduate program in Bogota, Inti began looking for universities to continue studying music. After looking for universities in … Local Artist Spotlight: Inti Hayna

Cancel Culture vs. Morgan Wallen

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Photo by John Shearer  In the past couple of weeks, local country artist, Morgan Wallen, has been in hot waters recently for being caught on video saying the n-word to one of his friends. The general public thought he would be canceled for his behavior, but it seems like he won’t.   Morgan Wallen released … Cancel Culture vs. Morgan Wallen

Local Artist Spotlight – Grat

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Chace Giusti, musically known as Grat, is a Kent State Freshman Public Relations Major minoring in Theatre Performance. Noting his minor, Chace has been drawn to music ever since he was just eight years old as a member of his school’s choir. Giusti’s journey began as a member of the third-grade school choir where he … Local Artist Spotlight – Grat

Diamond Kites Release New EP Working Life

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Coming fresh off of 2019 full of singles, most notably “The Way You Say It” (my personal fave), Akron, OH band, Diamond Kites, continues 2020 with their newest EP “Working Life.” A name that comes with a little irony, as many find themselves without a job due to the COVID-19 crisis. Diamond Kites, originally called … Diamond Kites Release New EP Working Life

Opinion: Thank Goodness For Country Music During Quarantine

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Photo credit: youtube.com Since March, just like everybody else in the world, I have been stuck in my house for long periods of time.  However, unlike most people, I haven’t had trouble staying busy. For the last two months, I have spent my time doing classwork, writing articles for this wonderful website, reading books and … Opinion: Thank Goodness For Country Music During Quarantine

Album Review: The Mantle

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Title: The Mantle   Artist: Agalloch   Record Label: The End Records   Release Date: August 13, 2002   *****   I will be reviewing The End Record’s 2002 release of The Mantle by Agalloch. Agalloch formed back in 1996 and split in 2016. They hail from Portland, Oregon. Now, before I review this album, … Album Review: The Mantle