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Album Review: Nat & Alex Wolff, self-titled

  By Brandi Genzen, OOTB Publications
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Top 5 Feature: SenseLess

  SenseLess is a rap emcee from Columbus, Ohio whose first album,  Living On Land , was released in 2015. The hip-hop artist’s most recent album is called  Good Luck, I Hear You  and was recently released via Soulspazm Records on November 14, 2025.  SenseLess was just featured on WCRS FM “Local Love” Podcast ( listen here ) and Matter News  ( read here ). Top 5   Albums  (no specific order): Eyedea -  The Many Faces Of Oliver Hart Cannibal Ox -  The Cold Vein Blu and Exile -  Below The Heavens Brother Ali -  Shadows On The Sun Sage Francis -  Personal Journals Get Album https://soulspazm.ffm.to/glihy https://senselesshiphop.bandcamp.com/ Connect With SenseLess https://www.facebook.com/senselesshiphop/ https://www.instagram.com/senselesshiphop/ https://linktr.ee/senselesshiphop   Artist Photos: Phillip Simpson, Nathaniel Ward

Interview: Libbianski drummer Tom LaHatte

  By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

Album Review: MEZMER, Melodrama

  By Christian Cole, OOTB Publications

Interview: Illusions Of Grandeur

  By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

Top 5 Feature: 127 North

  127 North is a high-energy country rock band that formed late 2020 in the Celina, Ohio area and started playing shows in 2021.  The four-member band started as a cover band, but quickly started writing originals.  They have opened for some bigger national touring acts (including: Conner Smith, Russel Dickerson, Country Concert in Fort Loramie) and have more booked for this year—the band also makes a yearly trip to play on Broadway in Nashville.  127 North recently released two new singles: “Do You Feel Me” and “Home.” Top 5 Top 5 bands 127 North listens to together on their way to gigs: Turnstile, Luke Combs, Hardy, Morgan Wallen, and with their diverse backgrounds, they spend a lot of time showing each other new music.  Connect With 127 North https://127north.com https://www.facebook.com/@127north https://www.instagram.com/_127_north_ https://www.tiktok.com/@127north Listen To 127 North https://open.spotify.com/artist/ Or on Apple Music: 127 North  

Interview: The Vice vocalist, guitarist Rickard

  By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

Interview: Crymwav vocalist, guitarist Roger Deering

  By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

Interview: Kaunis Kuolematon vocalist, guitarist Mikko Heikkilä

  By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

Top 5 Feature: King To A Broken Throne

  King To A Broken Throne is a new metalcore band rising from a small town in Ohio, known as Celina.  We bring high-energy catchy choruses and mix those with brutal breakdowns to give the audience a fun and entertaining show from beginning to end.  The band was formed in early 2024, but is now starting to take off with its latest EP release:  Oops All Bangers —a seven-song album that perfectly shows what we are capable of and what we bring to the table.  King To A Broken Throne is only just beginning, so hold on tight and be sure to keep an eye open for a chance to see us at a stage near you! Top 5   Bands Currently Robert (vocalist) 1) Sleeping With Sirens 2) AFI 3) Ghostmane 4) Holywatr 5) Sleeptoken Will (lead guitar) 1) Deftones  2) Mastodon 3) Whitechapel  4) Type-O-Negative 5) Cradle Of Filth Vance (Rhythm guitar) 1) Bring Me The Horizon 2) The Plot In You 3) Sleeptoken 4) Of Mice And Men 5) 156/Silence Andy (drums) 1) Architects 2) Bring Me...

Interview: The Mendenhall Experiement guitarist Brandon Mendenhall

  By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

Interview: Seth Salois

  By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

Album Review: Zero 9:36, They Were Always Here

  By Brandi Genzin, OOTB Publications

Top 5 Feature: Davis Unplugged

  Davis Unplugged Redefining The Acoustic Experience Davis Unplugged, formed September 2025, is not your average acoustic cover group. This dynamic duo—Justin Davis of Delphos, Ohio and Ryan De Clute of Findlay, Ohio—came together in a most unexpected way. After years on separate musical paths, their stories converged at just the right moment.  Justin began performing acoustically as a teenager before joining a touring and recording hard rock band. His journey eventually led him to formal music education at the Institute Of Production And Recording, fronting a successful cover band, and ultimately returning to his roots in his hometown. One day, a simple Facebook post caught Ryan’s attention.  Intrigued by Justin’s unique musical approach, he decided to reach out and offer his own expertise. That connection sparked something special—what began as a collaboration, quickly evolved into Davis Unplugged: A fresh re-imagining of what acoustic music can be in a modern era. Thei...

Interview: Breathe In guitarist Brian Kang

    By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications