LoCLE Grown

We're only half kidding about that title, please don't sue us T Swift!

This delightful conversation with Megan Bouman a.k.a. Wreck Like Me took some interesting turns, so we do apologize for the multiple rabbit holes but in our defense they were just NECESSARY. We last chatted with Megan back in 2022 via a LoCLE Grown from Home IG Live, when she was promoting her full-length album "Time Goes On", but now there is new music from her that is a little more personal and we cannot wait for you to hear it!

Just like Wreck Like Me, we are dipping our toes into the country waters here, and now we are ready to cannonball because this music hits our hearts in ways we cannot describe. If you're a female in your 20s, this is definitely the music for you. If you're not, you'll definitely still find something relatable in her new EP "What Do I Do Now?". Check it out on all platforms, but we have the exclusive acoustic rendition of the EP at the end of this episode, so stick around!

SONGS PERFORMED:
Maybe
Winter in Ohio
Pathetic
Mothers
Falling Behind

Thank you, Wreck Like Me, for being so amazing and please check out the newest EP here and follow her on Instagram to stay up to date with the latest!

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WE MADE IT TO 50 EPISODES, Y'ALL! Thank you for your continued support, now let's get into this week's episode:

After their first year debuting in Cleveland, you're probably asking yourself, hWhat is hWhiffler? Well, we've got the answers for you.

We sat down with the guys from Whiffler, a hot n fresh band in the Cleveland Scene with some rock/indie/pop tunes! In this episode we get to chatting about the beginning days of forming the band, the BEST places to busk around town, and how well received they've already been. Their first show was back in April at the Mahall's apartment, and most recently in the Mahall's main stage for their EP release, "Self-Tilted".

The fellas dive into some stories about these new tunes, (available everywhere so check them out), the potential for a Whiffler Chia Pet (TM), and we were blessed with maybe our favorite Jar of Wonders tune thus far.

SONGS PLAYED:
Rewind Me
Take Control

Go stream their newest EP "Self-Tilted",  available on all streaming platforms, give them a follow, and be on the lookout for more shows!

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The men, the myth, and the company.

From our interview at the 2021 Marathon on 88.3 The Sting to Rock and Roll City Studios, we have been following Myth and Company for quite some time and have seen their progression as the years have gone on. But one thing we have to get out of the way, in the Spirit of Thanksgiving, is allllll the talks about food (shoutout leftovers). The guys also give us the ins on the best places for Jam Nights in the city and how after meeting 9 years ago at a Jam Night they are still going strong and finding creative pockets that they haven't adventured down before together.

Their newest singles, Evergreens and O. C. B. have hit all streaming services this year with a new take on the original Myth and Co. sounds, and we get to hear the amazing stories behind the making of each song and how you can be an animal on the stage, but a surgeon in the studio. Lastly, we get a super stripped performance of 6 original songs at the end that are sooo beautiful you'll love it!

SONGS PERFORMED:
Charlie
Nothing but Pain
Personal
Evergreens
O.C.B.
The Line

Thanks, Myth & Company, for your insightful thoughts and amazing performance! Check out their newest singles and be on the lookout for another single here soon. Until then, you can follow them on Instagram and listening to their single Evergreens here!

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House, pop, acoustic artist KDIN joins us in this episode, just 2 days after dropping his full-length album "Naked in Nature" which was released under his label Flip a Billion Records. We get to hear the stories behind the process of making the album this year and collaborating with the talented and eccentric Gary Martinis for song writing and shooting the album artwork.

Shifting into a new realm next year, KDIN has more songs on the horizon, including an album for the Green Thumbs and their pet plants out there. We play a fun game we just invented called "Share a Note with Us" and discuss EDM music in nature, where to find a Joshua Tree, and hear a hot take about support in Cleveland in the EDM/ House scene. PS - we might become musical therapists (not to be confused with Music Therapy, we will be therapists for musicians, no formal education required).

SONGS PERFORMED:
Our Time Has Come
Picket Fence
Be Ok
Night N Day
Someone Like Me

Listen to KDIN's album Naked in Nature on all streaming platforms and follow him on Instagram to get the latest information!

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We crack open our first bottle of Cleveland Whiskey in this episode, and it was bussin' so we were buzzin'. Crib Collective is a group so near to our hearts and this chat was a LONG time coming let us tell ya. First we get to the nitty gritty and settle the dispute that Apple Music is to Spotify as Androids are to iPhones - change our minds. Next, we unpack their iconic 2:30am performance at LG Live this year.

Crib Collective is a hip hop group in Cleveland with each member having the ability and confidence to show their unique sound and personality in every intricate song. We unpack how these songs are written and the ego you must set aside to have that great song as well as how the Collective got together in the first place. Also shoutout or not shoutout their neighbors, who were the inspiration for their debut album that dropped earlier this year, 605.10 (streaming everywhere, check it out).

SONGS PERFORMED:
Next
Introspective
Episode 3
I know (Remix)

Tune into their incredible stripped-down performance at the end of this episode and TELL THEM TO DROP THE "I KNOW - REMIX" PLEASE!!! Follow Crib Collective on Instagram, and listen to 605.10 on all platforms! Thanks again, guys!

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Our ADHD taps in with Hunter Rose in this episode. The passion, the energy, the CRYING. It’s all here and more. From Huron and studying in Akron, Hunter Rose (formerly Huntie G) is a solo female artist who re-emerged this year into the Nu Metal / Dark Contemporary music scene. We go Deep in the Discog to have her comment on her journey that has ultimately landed her on this unique sound that not a lot of young women are doing right now. As a solo artist, she plays keys, guitar, drums, and vocalizes on top of producing most of her songs on her own.

This lively conversation goes quickly with lots to be uncovered such as feeling what you’re writing and making, the fun keyboard settings we used to mess with when we were kids, and what life would be like without autocorrect. On top of her music, Hunter is also studying to be a therapist and is a huge mental health advocate, which is showcased in a lot of her music. Also, she’s a 3D printer, gamer, and streamer, NBD.

Her next single “Burn” will be dropping soon and an album to follow, so make sure you follow her and stay connected to the amazing things she is doing!

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If you’ve been to a local show in Cleveland, odds are you’ve bumped into Y.A.Y.A. Today, we sit with him and 3 very close friends and musical collaborators Jake Conder, Kyle Thompson, Max Schlenk, and Sal Corrao. 

FULL DISCLAIMER - we had to delay recording this episode by an hour, so we pre-gamed pretty hard for this episode to fill the time, so take a shot with us before listening but PLEASE DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE!!!!

In this power hour, we discuss the lore of Y.A.Y.A and the backwards jersey, show love for Apostle Jones, juggle red solo cups, and hear possibly the best Jar of Wonders theme songS to date??? Also, The Room may or may not have the keys to the Dark Web of Cleveland. 

Aside from being a very talented lyricist and rapper, Y.A.Y.A wears many hats in the Cleveland music scene and shows love to everyone out there. We truly had a blast with him and his talented entourage and WAIT until you hear their live performance of “Stars” off of his 2023 album EGODEATH (streaming everywhere!).

Check out his show at the Beachland Tavern on November 22nd for your pre-Thanksgiving FUN!

Follow Y.A.Y.A. here and see the latest of what he's got going on on his website, youareyourselfalways.com.

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It’s been a year and a half since we caught up with Tall Grass via IG Live and since then, this group of four have spent the last year gigging around the city, cooking up an album, and are sculpting what started as Midwest Emo vibes into the highly-sought-after-but-difficult-to-pull-off Lawnmowercore. With an Instagram refresh and debut full-length album "Monarch Butterfly" dropping this month, these guys are ready to show Cleveland who they are.

In this episode, we chat about the power of the capo, grandmas and Paul McCartney, and how real musicians can pat their heads and rub their tummies. We also show some love to The Rialto in Akron and to the studded belts from middle school so we could always be jingling no matter what.

Tall Grass is a goofy bunch with a great sound and stories for days, check them out and keep up with them here and be sure to stream Monarch Butterfly on and after October 27th this year! Follow on Instagram here!

SONGS PLAYED:
Landline
Who Ya Gonna Call

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If you were at our first ever LoCLE Grown Marathon Live last night, you may have seen Liam Brock hit the stage early on in the day. If you missed it, don't worry! This episode is for you. Liam Brock is a fellow Medina kid that we interview TOTALLY IN THE DARK! Jk (or are we??).

In this episode, we talk about his come up in tandum with Riley Furey, founder of the Kind of Consistent music blog and brand (listen back to Ep. 26 to hear more about Riley's story) and his first time performing in Cleveland - how losing a headliner last minute turned into the best night of his life. This just proves the fact that when things go wrong, they never really go wrong.

Get your pen and paper, friends, because Liam will teach you his 3 methods to snagging the setlist from a band after a show, and hear the story of when JLaird and Jurbs performed in the high school talent show.

Check out his stuff here and follow him on Instagram right here!

SONGS PERFORMED:
Stalled
Pulling Weeds
Words
Bottom of the Bottle (Jack Kays cover, per our request)

Thank you to everyone for listening and supporting the podcast, we are truly humbled to be here supporting local talent and had so much fun showing you what we love about local music!

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As Cleveland legends Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony once said, it's the 1st of tha Month, BUT it's also Sunday which means we got a hot new episode for you, this time featuring female pop artist Cat Calabrese! Over the last 3 years, Cat has gone through a lot of pain, but with that pain has come some powerful music sung by a confident woman. From Zoom Calling Kelly Clarkson to being put through the most ridiculous lawsuit, Cat tells us some stories that are almost too crazy to believe, yet are 1000% true and 1000% wild.

Cat Calabrese harnesses these feelings from her past and puts them in her music while finding a balance of reflecting and moving forward. We also talk about the importance of recognizing success where it is and not being so hard on ourselves. It was truly an honor to finally catch up after over a year of planning this interview!

Her newest single, Trauma Queen, will be out by the end of this month, but in the meantime, you can listen to her music here, follow her on Instagram AND see her live on Saturday, October 7th at our LoCLE Grown Live event, tickets here!

Happy almost birthday, Cat, and thanks for joining us for this amazing episode!

SONGS PERFORMED:
Psycho Therapy
65 Milligrams
Dear Future You

If you didn't catch that plug, we're hosting our first and only fundraiser event for the podcast at Crobar on Saturday, 10/7, 24+ performances, visual artists, food, local vendors and more! Get your tickets HERE and find out more information on the event by visiting our website!

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