Human Interest staff shares favorite local bands
By Human Interest Staff | Feb. 4In Athens, there is no shortage of talent right here at home, and the Human Interest staff is ready to share its favorite local musical acts.
LOCAL MUSIC & ART
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MORE LOCAL MUSIC & ART
OUPC plays captivating performance for 'A Night at the Movies'
By Anna Songer | Oct. 27The Ohio University Percussion Club’s “A Night at the Movies” showcased students’ musical talent and creativity through dynamic, movie-inspired performances that captivated the audience.
Get to know Athens’ music scene
By Elizabeth Talaga | Sep. 1Supporting local musicians is an effective way to immerse oneself in Athens’ culture.
My Morning Jacket brings superfans to Athens
By Sophia Rooksberry | Apr. 20Thursday, the indie rock heroes gave dedicated fans an electric performance.
Local musicians take the stage at Latitude 39
By Gina Napoli | Apr. 18The student-run restaurant Latitude 39 offers live music on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday nights and spotlights Athens’ music artists.
Faculty, students put together Music Industry Summit
By Shyann Morrow | Mar. 31Many students and faculty members worked together in planning the annual Music Industry Summit.
Hellbender Jazz Organ Trio sounds sweet as hell
By Renae Hefty | Mar. 25The Hellbender Jazz Organ Trio played with special guest Jocelyn Gould at Little Fish Brewing Company on Friday. The band will be playing jazzy tunes at Little Fish Brewing Company throughout the summer.
Green’s Edge brings classic rock revival to Athens
By Reagan Snyder | Feb. 18One of Athens’ newest rock bands, formed in September 2024, makes waves with classic covers, drawing inspiration from Ohio University’s campus and diverse musical influences.
Trans Takeover challenges binaries on The Union stage
By Sophia Rooksberry | Feb. 4, 2025The Trans PSA event raised an estimated $1,300 to bolster transgender people.
Plant Clones continues to germinate Athens music scene
By Sophia Rooksberry | Jan. 21, 2025A profoundly original group of musicians, the band began planting seeds in the Athens music scene in January 2024.
Mothdom draws eclectic audiences to its flame
By Sophia Rooksberry | Nov. 25, 2024The fem-fronted group brought a range of styles Friday to Big Run Kava Bar.
Voice of Crows encapsulates history of Ohio’s punk, metal scenes
By Sophia Rooksberry | Nov. 22, 2024One of the few bands to witness multiple decades of Athens’ punk and metal scenes.
Snail Satan rocks to its own beat
By Ethan Herx | Nov. 19, 2024With 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.
‘A Celebration of Children’ mural lights up East State Street
By Kaylin Pickett and Sophia Rooksberry | Nov. 15, 2024The 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. 12, 2024Five groups showcased their sound in an environment of healthy competition.
