After decades of writing and performing folk songs across the region, Ashley Brooke Toussant found a new source of inspiration: Kids. On this week’s Shuffle, Toussant talks about how elementary students contribute to her songwriting.

Brett Auerbach of Akron's soulful Americana three-piece band, Rye Valley, joins Shuffle to talk about his journey and what led him to create a space for other songwriters to be heard in Northeast Ohio.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the music industry, with computer-generated songs topping charts and racking up millions of streams. In Northeast Ohio, independent artists and creators are both embracing and wary of the technology. On this week’s Shuffle, multiple voices in the music scene weigh in.

Frida Mann's dream of being a musician was at odds with her Orthodox Jewish upbringing. When she could no longer fight the urge to sing, she stepped away from her traditions and found her voice leading the Cleveland band, Frida and The Mann.

A Cleveland Heights musician is shaping his sound from the music that’s moved him. On this week’s Shuffle, Nate Eberhardt discusses his Afrofuturist post-punk band, Nature Nvoke, and its sound.

Look back at the music released by independent artists in the region as Shuffle hosts Amanda Rabinowitz and Brittany Nader select their favorite songs and albums of the year.

Guy Snowdon has carved out a place in the local music scene since moving to Cleveland Heights from England. But a recent streaming setback has created new hurdles for the independent musician. On this week’s Shuffle, Snowden talks about his musical journey.

Bethany Svoboda has spent years searching for her musical identity. A lot of practice made her finally learn to embrace the process and the uncertainty that comes with it. On this week’s Shuffle, she talks about her new album as Bethany Joy.

Two members of the seven-piece Hello! 3D talk about their unique sound and play songs during an in-studio Applause Performances set.

Cleveland music producer Nate Saggio has helped local musicians craft viral hit songs while exploring his own creative path. On this week’s Shuffle, Saggio talks about his passion for supporting independent musicians and his own music.