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.

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.

Cleveland seven-piece band Post Saga is back with a new album after almost calling it quits. Frontwoman Danna O'Connor talks about the band's eclectic sound and growth over the years.

The gospel music scene in Northeast Ohio is changing as traditional choirs are getting smaller and more musical diversity is introduced into the genre. Several participants in the local gospel community weigh in on how the next generation can get involved.

Mike Tolan, along with musicians Jacob Trombetta and Sommer Tolan, brought his Talons' project to Transformer Station as part of Ideastream and the Cleveland Museum of Art’s Third Thursday music series. The performance and interview were recorded for this Shuffle episode.

After a decade of playing in Akron-area rock bands, Jeff Klemm has a new gig making children’s music. He recently released his debut album and is touring local libraries this summer.

A music legend when it comes to jazz in Northeast Ohio is out with his 12th album. Saxophonist Bobby Selvaggio talks about how his son inspired his latest music.

After several years of building a social media audience for his music, Jack Harris posted a short video that got the attention of a major record label.

The Third Law Collective was created in 2021 for area jazz composers to present original works for a unique ensemble. The collective aims to serve as a testing ground for new ideas, engaging collaboration and improvisational explorations.

Kid Tigrrr is the new project from singer-songwriter and visual artist Jenna Fournier of Cleveland band NIIGHTS. In 2020, Fournier ventured into audio engineering to experiment with home recording and music production, and she will release her debut solo album this spring.

A four-piece band from Cleveland and Akron is embodying the spirit of local legends DEVO and The Waitresses. On Shuffle, we hear from Maureen Joyce and Jake Schott from PAL, who perform "egg punk" songs — a sub-genre of punk rock recognized for its energetic rhythms and funny, sarcastic lyrics.