Shuffle

Look back at the music released by independent artists in the region as Shuffle's 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.

Cleveland band Mourning [A] BLKstar has been heard near and far over the past 10 years. The seven-piece collective, blending everything from hip-hop to punk, shares a message of justice. This week we hear from two members of the group about how their bond continues to drive the music forward.

Brent Kirby has long been a fixture in Northeast Ohio’s music scene, from fronting bands to mentoring fellow musicians. Now, he’s turning inward with a solo album. On this week’s Shuffle, Kirby talks about songs that emerged from loss and life’s transitions.

Cleveland Heights singer-songwriter Jessica Shetler has found healing through music. On this week’s Shuffle, the artist, who performs as JSSZCA, talks about overcoming fear, channeling grief and building connection through sound. She performs a live set recorded at the Idea Center for Applause Performances.

After years of playing upright bass in other people’s bands, Kevin Martinez decided it was time to write his own music. He now leads Reclamation Band.

Cleveland band C-Level has spent nearly 15 years crafting a sound that mixes reggae, blues, punk and funk into something all their own. On this week’s Shuffle, band members Dave Deitke and Coda Crose talk about their origins at an open mic night and recording a song with their musical hero over a decade later.