By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

  Odd Duck is a small business specializing in clothing, coffees and merchandise collaborations with independent bands and businesses. The Centerville, Ohio-based word-of-mouth online shop near Dayton was formed from the ashes of former apparel and accessories business Sven & Katies in April 2025. In this OOTB Interview, Ashley Oscarson—the man behind the scenes, who handles all designs, social media, fulfillment and networking—tells us more: Why did you want to start Odd Duck?  I wanted to create awesome merch for independent bands. Everything online is made to order, so I can provide way more than just a shirt or two, and elevate what they have available—from shirts to coffees to phone cases to blankets. How did the company name originate?   I feel I've always been an Odd Duck since I was a child... and what we do is not the norm. What artists and businesses are you currently working with?   We currently have collabs with: Symmetrical Defiance, To Kill A Monste...

  Nvmeless Entertainment is a booking and promoting company established April 2025. We book for the Northeast Ohio region.  Nvmeless Entertainment is owned by myself (Legion Acadia) and Gabriel Hunter and was founded in Akron, Ohio. We have organized more than 20 shows in the region.  Our goal is to bring more bands to Northeast Ohio and get their name out there. We care more about a band’s success than making a dollar. We surround ourselves with a positive scene and community that supports and uplifts one another.  We also manage bands and are currently filling management roles for bands who need that extra push and guidance. We now have three bands on our roster: Wes Devil from Zanesville, Ohio; Portray The Broken from Southern Ohio; and, When Gods Collide from Marietta, Ohio.  Nvmeless Fest, our first big festival, is this Saturday, May 30 from 12 p.m.-12 a.m. at The Vortex in Akron, Ohio—featuring 15 different bands from the East Coast, including: Virgi...

  Press Release: May 21, 2026

  My name is Chase Jones, they call me C-Money. I live in Marion, Ohio and I’m 27-years-old.  I’m a young artist, just trying to show a message that you can do it, if you put your mind out to it.  My little motto is: Everyone can find the darkness, but not everyone can find the light. Top 5 Bands Metallica Ozzy Osbourne Asking Alexandria ZZ Top Caskets Listen To “740 Anthem” Listen To “Perfect Timing”

  My name is Cory Collins. I am 31. I’m a rapper and a rocker. I’m from a small town in southern Ohio called Jackson and currently reside in Portsmouth. Guitar is my first true love, but rap is where heart is these days; I started playing guitar when i was in 7th grade and been rapping since 16.  While growing up, my influences were everything from Eminem, Tupac, Linkin Park, Bullet For My Valentine. These days I’ve really been into bands like Bad Omens, Motionless In White and The Devil Wears Prada. I just got my first two sponsorships from SevanCeas Clothing and by Dubby Energy, as well as just launched a clothing company of my own with my fiancé. She does more of running it though than I do, she loves making the clothes. It’s called C&A Custom Designs.  I’m currently in the studio working on my newest work—a mixture of rock and rap, by far my best work to date. Should be done with it by mid-summer of this year, I’m still working out the details for a release date. ...

  By David Desin, OOTB Publications

  By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

  By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

  By David Desin, OOTB Publications

  Formed in 2017, Silvis is a Columbus, Ohio indie rock band known for their infectious flavor influenced by late 2000’s, early 2010’s indie rock, indie pop, and math rock.   With their debut album  A Tendency to Seek Distraction  released last year, Silvis continues to make waves touring the album around the Midwest, with many summer dates scheduled.   Silvis is currently tracking their second full length album and will release new single “Vacant” this month.  Top 5 Bands/Artists Hayley Williams alt-J Young the Giant Local Natives Hozier Upcoming May Shows May 23 “Vacant” Release Show Natalie’s, Columbus, Ohio May 29-30 From Ohio Music Festival Downtown Springfield, Ohio  Tour Dates https://www.silvisband.com New Merch https://www.silvisband.com Connect With Silvis Music   /   Instagram    Facebook   /   Youtube Watch “I’m On Fire”