Brittany Nader
ProducerBrittany Nader is the producer of "Shuffle" on Ideastream Public Media. She joins "All Things Considered" host Amanda Rabinowitz on Thursdays to chat about Northeast Ohio’s vibrant music scene. As the producer for "Shuffle," she provides planning, scheduling, strategy and writing support for WKSU's weekly spin through local music.
Brittany earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication, with a concentration in magazine journalism, from Kent State University in 2013. She has contributed stories to local publications including The Devil Strip, Cleveland.com, Buzzbin Magazine and Akron Beacon Journal’s Savor Ohio magazine.
She currently works as a content specialist at Drips in Akron, Ohio. In her downtime, she enjoys reading, cooking, playing with her cats and dog and immersing herself in Akron’s music scene.
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A Kent rapper has established himself as a leading voice in “nerdcore”. Austin "Gameboy" Jones shares how he built a massive following for his songs inspired by anime, video games and other elements of so-called geek culture. -
Joe Risdon of Akron rock band the Buffalo Ryders shares how a creative retreat into nature and writing in the wild helped his band put together their 2024 album, "Never On Time." -
Cleveland art-rock duo Mr. Gnome explores new songwriting methods and psychedelic orchestration on their eagerly anticipated new album, released in September. They recently wrapped up a month-long tour after being on hiatus since 2017. -
From an album release to a residency at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Clare Feorene is having a big year in music. Yet, her success has come with new challenges. On this week’s Shuffle, the Cleveland singer-songwriter talks about building self-confidence and finding a community. -
A Geauga County singer-songwriter has been nurturing a festival showcasing Northeast Ohio’s music scene over the last decade. On this week’s Shuffle, Chardon native Lea Marra shares her hopes for the Wild Maple Music Festival to inspire and grow the arts in her rural community. -
A fixture in the Northeast Ohio blues scene has returned to the stage after a health scare last year. Wallace Coleman reflects on his 30-plus year career of playing harmonica and singing the blues during a special live performance and interview. -
For Justin Miller, the inspiration for many of his new songs came to him in his sleep. On this week’s Shuffle, the musician behind Kultures shares how he turned his experiences with lucid dreaming into his new album of lush, indie-rock soundscapes. -
Cleveland indie rock duo Messmaker has a sound big enough to fill stadium, with a flashy stage show small enough to fit in a hatchback. On this week’s Shuffle, we hear how the band uses technology, design and collaboration to grow its audience. -
Shuffle Producer Brittany Nader reflects on Akron's PorchROKR music and art festival. -
Akron's popular outdoor music festival, PorchROKR, returns to the city's Highland Square neighborhood Aug. 17. Plan your day with our curated selection of must-see local performers.
