At 20 years old, local singer-songwriter Maddie Indre has seen her star rise this year after the release of her full-length debut, “Serenity,” in February. The artist performs as Indre and caught the attention of more than 1,000 attendees at 330 Day, an acoustic music showcase spotlighting 33 Northeast Ohio musicians, this past March.

At 20 years old, local singer-songwriter Maddie Indre has seen her star rise this year after the release of her full-length debut, “ Serenity ,” in February. The artist performs as Indre and caught the attention of more than 1,000 attendees at 330 Day , an acoustic music showcase spotlighting 33 Northeast Ohio musicians, this past March. “I got the call the day before ‘ cause somebody couldn’t mak e it, and they needed a fill in,” Indre said. “ That performance was crazy because it was the

A 40-member ensemble is bringing live music to communities throughout Northeast Ohio. In its third year, Akron Symphonic Winds is hitting its stride and expanding its outreach efforts.

An Akron band who were seasoned professionals -- while still in their teens -- has reunited to make a new album, and to tour, for the first time in over a decade.

Akron surf rockers The Beyonderers are out with their third album, "Disclosure." The group that's been together for about five years describes its sound as surf thrash -- a mix between Dick Dale and '80s metal. And they get a lot of inspiration from the mysteries of outer space.

Akron surf rockers The Beyonderers are out with their third album, "Disclosure." The group that's been together for about five years describes its sound as surf thrash -- a mix between Dick Dale and '80s metal. And they get a lot of inspiration from the mysteries of outer space.

Eddie Gancos, who adopted the moniker "Alomar" in 2012, will debut his solo album, “Soul Case,” through local label Small Mammal Records July 5. Gancos performed as the lead vocalist of CityCop, a screamo-acoustic band highly active in the local DIY music community. As Alomar, the singer has picked up his own acoustic guitar and written stripped-down songs that serve as his own personal creative outlet.

Eddie Gancos, who adopted the moniker " Alomar " in 2012, will debut his solo album, “Soul Case,” through local label Small Mammal Records July 5. Gancos performed as the lead vocalist of CityCop, a screamo-acoustic band highly active in the local DIY music community. As Alomar, the singer has picked up his own acoustic guitar and written stripped-down songs that serve as his own personal creative outlet.

Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland has grown from a small festival for students into a year-round jazz destination. On this week’s Shuffle, WKSU’s Mark Arehart explores JazzFest’s 40th celebration with Director Terri Pontremoli.

Akron is known nationwide for its vibrant do-it-yourself music scene. But artists are finding it’s getting harder to take their music beyond their own homes and those of their friends. CityCop, one of the pioneers of Akron’s DIY community, is taking a different approach that it hopes will "break the mold" of how lesser-known bands get record deals.