Athens is red in the face for Blush

By Megan Diehl | Oct. 15

Though Blush is a newborn project, there has already been an immense draw to the band as a result of the members’ involvement with other local bands. 

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Bands rock out at The Union for Homecoming weekend

By Tyler Callahan | Oct. 1

For Homecoming weekend, The Union hosted four nights of explosive performances.

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Hadiya Ray explores growth in debut album ‘The Journey’

By Disha Hoque | Oct. 1

Hadiya Ray, a senior studying marketing and data analytics, reflects on the release of her first album and documentary.

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Caitlin Kraus transposes music with mental health

By Ethan Herx | Oct. 1

The singer-songwriter has been a staple musician in Athens since the late 2000s, and now helps others while still performing regularly.

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Skate Jam rolls through Athens

By Jackson McCoy | Sep. 23

The fourth annual music festival united local skaters and bands from across the country.

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Variant Magazine to host “BRAT” night at The Union

By Sophia Rooksberry | Sep. 11

Variant Magazine is hosting “BRAT Night” Wednesday, Sept. 11, with discounted drinks and no cover fee.

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Merchant Market brings blues rock back

By Megan Diehl | Sep. 10

The local blues band formed less than a year ago and has already made a name for itself throughout Athens.

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Students relaunch disbanded music fraternity

By Maggie Allwein | Sep. 10

OU Musicians band together to reestablish Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia after six years of inactivity.

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Jillian Kay rises to Athens music scene

By Gina Napoli | Sep. 9

Jillian Kay has showcased a love for music since childhood. Learn more about her background, personality and performances on Court Street.  

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Basket Case announces hiatus, anticipates return

By Sophia Rooksberry | Sep. 3

Local band temporarily parts ways after half a year thriving in the Athens music scene. 

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Cranberry Casket breaks out, breaks glasses

By Megan Diehl | Aug. 27

Cranberry Casket is relatively new to the Athens music scene but has already found a home in it. The group passionately embraces the musical influence of various greats.

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Athens Community Arts, Music Festival featured local creativity

By Cecelia Roche | Aug. 18

The event displayed the many talents of local artists and vendors all day Saturday. 

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Appalachian band Sunday Creek blends folk, bluegrass

By Ethan Herx | Apr. 18

Drawing its name from a nearby creek and its story of restoration, the band aims to teach a story of resilience and growth, in history and in music.

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What Happens on Court Stays on Court: Jamming on Court

By Hannah Campbell and Tate Raub | Apr. 4

Hosts Tate and Hannah sit down with women in the Athens music scene, including Jillian Kay, Cassidy Lakes of the band Snail Satan and Emma Prazer and Izze Kaukonen of the band basketcase. In this episode, they chat about the Ohio University Women in Music Industry Club's recent annual fundraiser, the creation of the womxn super group Girl Jam and what it's like to be a woman or nonbinary person in the music industry.