LoCLE Grown

In our 84th episode, we reunite with The Chewy Center after our LoCLE Grown From Home episode back in 2020. These guys have been a huge part of the music scene for many years, but their newest album "Janet Flight" has really become their proudest and most uniquely "them" project yet. The coolest thing about The Chewy Center is that they have never replaced a band member, only a...

Friends, we bring you another beautiful episode on another beautiful Sunday, this week with a new band that is making a splash in Cleveland, Rellick! This 'Cinematic Rock' band is all about the storytelling and stage presence (eyes open or closed, still TBD), and lead singer Mike Rellick tells us about how his learnings from being an Opera singer have directly contributed to how the band...

With the release of their debut album just this past weekend, we welcomed Lake Philly into the studio to talk about the dedication and hard work they've put in over the past year to carve out their own niche in the local music scene. Lead vocalist and guitarist AJ shares insights into the deceptively complex songwriting process, why "Good Things Last" stands out as one of his favori...

We Got Thic™️ in this episode with a 'band of hired guns' - Thicarus! This episode was fueled by the love of perfectly worn-in jeans, adult slide whistles, and honey mustard. Just like when you see Thicarus at a show, you never know what's going to happen next in this interview. This band is comprised of all full-time musicians who are living the life of going gig to gig, practice t...

In this episode, we dive deep with Enzo and Eric of Illest Villains, a rap duo whose musical journey has been nothing short of legendary. From recording their earliest tracks under a blanket to performing on stage in San Francisco, these guys have really found a way through the past few years by leaning into their unique style and reaching out to some of their favorite artists to record with. We a...

This week, we brought Nate Saggio out of his studio and into ours for a special episode of his own, following his feature on Chayla Hope's episode last year! While recording and producing others music at 78th Street Studios is his bread and butter, Nate also plays and creates his own music as well! We got to hear more about what he calls his "passion project" and the wisdom he'...

From Madstarr last week to JET STAR this week, we are truly talking to some artists that are out of this world. This interview has us in a bit of a tizzy, JET STAR inspires us with her story of rising from her literal death bed and performing her first gig the day after her predicted death date. She has a beautiful outlook on life - that everyone is worthy of having a good time - and weaves that e...

This week, we sat down with alternative hip-hop artist Madstarr for what may be a bit of an unhinged episode. Covering an array of random topics - from day jobs, to finding the beauty in adulthood when it feels so good to cancel plans. We unpack some of the cringiest times in the late 2000's, from Myspace to that one Tyler, The Creator music video we can't forget.   After a music hiatus...

With Everwild happening this weekend, we thought it was the perfect time to catch up with the Cleveland band that started it all, Tropidelic. They reflect on the time when it was a simple pool party to the amazing event it is today, attracting thousands of people to Legend Valley in August each year. Joining us at Rock and Roll City Studios opened a floodgate of memories for the founder of the ban...

This episode is a special treat, recorded at the stunning Pop Shell Studios on Superior in preparation for the Post Saga Wine Night on April 27th. To hype up the release of their first EP in years, "Paradise Island", we sat down with our incredibly talented friend (and pseudo LG sound engineer), Danna O'Connor of Post Saga. She, with the help of Pop Shell Studios, The Room, Korey Sm...

We go down the rabbit hole and are unsure if we ever come out by the end of this episode. Cleveland hip hop artist Pico the Guy Tho is an absolute blast - his storytelling and amazing dry humor is a combo that keeps us on our toes this whole episode. With him, his accomplice and longtime friend, manager, you name it, Trikki D - creator of Cleveland clothing line that has been sported by many on st...

In honor of the 4th of July weekend, we had the one and only Unkle Samm in the studio for this awesome episode. We go back with Unkle Samm, and seeing where he is artistically now compared to where he was when we had first met him in 2019 is so inspiring. This year, he bet on himself and became a full-time artist. From his experiences, he shares with us some insight and tips on making that leap. B...

We've been chewing on what questions we wanted to ask Joey of False Teeth for quite a while now, and the time has finally come. So, naturally we share our own False Teeth stories (i.e. recalling times we have seen actual false teeth, shoutout grandparents). We also reminisce on the shared childhood experience of enjoying a crisp Code Red on a summer’s day and talk about the behind the scenes...

In her first interview ever, Ciix opens up a little bit about her past and how it has brought her to today and becoming a frequent flyer in the Cleveland music community, from hosting the monthly Soundchecks at the iconic 27 Club, to performing with various artists around town such as Mikey Silas and Max Schlenk. Known around town for her tattoos and soulful voice, Ciix is truly hitting us with im...

In this glorious episode, we dive deep into the vibrant world of Cleveland hip hop with none other than the legendary Domingo Kite! From tearing it up in Twead suits to dropping tracks that'll make your grandma breakdance, Domingo's journey is nothing short of entertaining to say the least. But before we get into the juicy bits, let's rewind to where it all began. Picture this: Clev...

It is kind of funny that the interviews where we meet the artist for the first time in our studio always end up being absolute riots. Today, we are joined by Clare Feorene, singer/songwriter with a mesmerizing voice and amazing sense of humor. We really speed run through our relationship in these 50 or so minutes and learn about her skills of fanning fog machines, being lost in a desert, and the f...

Hope you all are having a great Memorial Day Weekend! We invited long-time friends of the show The Baker's Basement into the studio to talk about their upcoming album "Down Down Domino", releasing in November, and plenty of other topics we needed to catch up on. The Baker's Basement have been a part of the show since it's first month when we were still on the radio, and ha...

Today, we checked in with our old pals The Rosies, a group whom we’ve been blessed to witness their growth over the years. We talk about their early days, last interview with us in 2022, and the events that lead to these exciting stories and updates you’ll hear in this interview! These Lake Erie Surf Punkers tell us the story of being the first and probably only band to play on top of the Terminal...

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there, and we have a Mother of an episode this week with AllTheHipe and Astral Housefly. We have known this duo for quite some time, so this interview gets a little chaotic as we cover all the important topics: from The Golden Age of YouTube to the art of the Slav Squat. At the same time, we do recount last summer's debauchery at Everwild when we we...

We talk to the Cole Slaw City Boy himself, Jake Briggs! Jake is a musician in Cleveland who has his hand in many buckets - from his solo work to playing in professional ensembles in the Cleveland area (one even being dedicated to video game music!). His music can be comedic, sensitive, intense or melodious, and no matter what it is always 100% his own and will speak to some part of your heart. In...

We start this episode off with a toast to the longest anticipated interview so far for our show, as we had plans to meet with Joey Aich since the show was on the radio 2+ years ago! Finally, the time has come and it was well worth the wait, as Joey is on the tail end of his Aich Madness tour and gearing up for a new wave of music to be released (plus a completely new project under a new alias, as...

This week, we welcomed Cleveland DJ Sleazus Christ who proves our thesis by the end, that it ain't easy, being Sleazy. We talk about that one life-changing moment on the dance floor, his 12-18 hour runs he did when starting out as a DJ, and just dive deep into the mind of a DJ during their sets. We also shoutout the Tumblr Era and Detroit Techno. A little elegant, a little Sleazy. All, Sleazu...

We started it off HOT with talking about the Civil War in this episode with Fruitfly! And it only gets better from there.  Since their debut album "Running on Fumes" in 2021, Fruitfly has been evolving and recontextualising their sound, and now their second album "When the Weather is Nice" will be releasing April 12th! In this episode, we chat about the upcoming album and tour...

Today we said "Aww Yeah!" to Richard Candow, a.k.a. RC3, who you may remember was a guest on our episode with ZuP a few months ago, and we had such a great time we had to invite him back to talk more about his experiences this past year as a DJ for the local hip hop scene and playing his own mixes, too! In his words, he's been a pain in the ass his entire life and staying true to th...

In this episode, we welcomed Skuff Micksun into the studio for an extended session (honest S/O to the band rehearsing next door that caused us to delay the recording, because we got to kick it with him for most of the day). We sat down and covered stories including haunted houses and dental work (one and the same??), and on a more serious note his artistic background and how his poetry turned into...