Snail Satan rocks to its own beat
By Ethan Herx | Nov. 19With no two shows being the same, the group chooses to let the songs speak for themselves and bring a good time rather than sticking to one specific style.
LOCAL MUSIC & ART
‘A Celebration of Children’ mural lights up East State Street
By Kaylin Pickett and Sophia Rooksberry | Nov. 15The painting by Mandi Caskey emphasizes the mission of Athens County Children’s Services.
Battle of the Bands brings fresh faces to The Union stage
By Sophia Rooksberry | Nov. 12Five groups showcased their sound in an environment of healthy competition.
Lavandula thrives in Athens music scene
By Hadley Lynch | Nov. 8The Athens alternative rock band is taking the town by storm.
‘Encanto’ sing-along enchants audience
By Alyssa Cruz | Oct. 28“Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert” came to Athens to share its magic.
Cleveland band People in the Daytime to perform in Athens
By Hadley Lynch | Oct. 25Cleveland band People in the Daylight discuss their unique sound, inspirations, new music and tour, which includes a show at The Union Friday.
Athens offers Rug a stage to play
By Hadley Lynch | Oct. 18Rug is a local band looking to move into the spotlight in Athens this year.
Athens is red in the face for Blush
By Megan Diehl | Oct. 15Though 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.
Bands rock out at The Union for Homecoming weekend
By Tyler Callahan | Oct. 1For Homecoming weekend, The Union hosted four nights of explosive performances.
Hadiya Ray explores growth in debut album ‘The Journey’
By Disha Hoque | Oct. 1Hadiya Ray, a senior studying marketing and data analytics, reflects on the release of her first album and documentary.
Caitlin Kraus transposes music with mental health
By Ethan Herx | Oct. 1The singer-songwriter has been a staple musician in Athens since the late 2000s, and now helps others while still performing regularly.
Artist Keith Wilde paints Athens
By Renae Hefty | Sep. 25Keith Wilde has done numerous projects around Athens. Here’s a look at his creative process and the highlights of some of his best work.
Skate Jam rolls through Athens
By Jackson McCoy | Sep. 23The fourth annual music festival united local skaters and bands from across the country.
Kennedy Museum fall exhibition sparks curiosity
By Gina Napoli | Sep. 20The Kennedy Museum of Art’s fall exhibition has its grand opening Sept. 20.
Variant Magazine to host “BRAT” night at The Union
By Sophia Rooksberry | Sep. 11Variant Magazine is hosting “BRAT Night” Wednesday, Sept. 11, with discounted drinks and no cover fee.
Merchant Market brings blues rock back
By Megan Diehl | Sep. 10The local blues band formed less than a year ago and has already made a name for itself throughout Athens.
Students relaunch disbanded music fraternity
By Maggie Allwein | Sep. 10OU Musicians band together to reestablish Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia after six years of inactivity.
Jillian Kay rises to Athens music scene
By Gina Napoli | Sep. 9Jillian Kay has showcased a love for music since childhood. Learn more about her background, personality and performances on Court Street.
Basket Case announces hiatus, anticipates return
By Sophia Rooksberry | Sep. 3Local band temporarily parts ways after half a year thriving in the Athens music scene.
Cranberry Casket breaks out, breaks glasses
By Megan Diehl | Aug. 27Cranberry 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.
