LoCLE Grown

As season 4 of LG is almost coming to a close, we have this Frida & The Mann episode hot and ready for ya! We learn about a "dating app" for bands to find musicians they need, and get the scoop on what they'll be up to in 2025! This is your SIGN to follow Frida & The Mann so you can find out when their singles will be dropping or catch them at a show! Thanks again to this am...

We reflect on the year and start some manifestations for 2025 with Chris Lugo. Watch the performance on YouTube to see him wearing his "family heirloom", which dates back to prehistoric times... Chris is super active around Cleveland, be sure to give him a follow to see where he will be next! Thank you, Chris! SONGS PERFORMED: Still Holding On Sin Ti Chicago We are excited to announce th...

In our final episode of 2024, we were joined by the beautiful individuals that make up Cleveland's own LoConti. We dive into how they came together as a band, derail the episode on the topic of AI, and discuss what’s next for them as they get ready to drop an 8-track album soon. Don’t miss conversation about music, technology, and what’s ahead! Go stream their two new singles "Barrel Rol...

Coming off of our 5th anniversary show, LG Live (at crobar), we sat with the wonderful folks that make up AKA & Co to talk about the magic of that night and their music. The band learns a lot about each other, and we learn that an official AKA & Co. EP is on its way! 2025 couldn't come sooner. Follow AKA & Co here and keep it locked, there are HUGE things happening with them this...

When George Chase Jr. walked into our studio with an unopened bottle of vodka, we knew we would be in for an interesting episode. Needless to say, we got the tea. Actually, we got the dressing...and that's all we are gonna say. Side note, if you stole our kazoo, we are going to FIND YOU. *This episode includes an extended cut of our shenanigans, with guest co-host Danna O'Connor taking t...

Is a bald cap a wig?? Let us know. Midwest emo vibes coming at you HARD right when you needed them most. THANK YOU, WIG DOUBT. Follow them here to check out the next phase of Wig Doubt, and stay in the know on the next EP they'll be dropping soon! SONGS PERFORMED: Runner's High Time Is Gone The Fall (unreleased) Blistered We are excited to announce that Circle K has become the first offi...

Go to therapy or go to a Terra Songwriting Retreat. (we are not sponsored by BetterHelp...yet...) This felt like one of the most impactful conversations we've had in a long time on this podcast because it is chalk full of great insights surrounding the songwriting process. Then, an INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCE?? I mean, come on. THANK YOU, ELIJAH! Follow Elijah here and Terra Songwriting here to s...

Does anyone have a connection for the hot dogs that do the races at Progressive Field? Make sure to follow Mustard Guy Eli Moon here and be on the lookout for the drop of his new EP "Don't Mind Me I'm Healing".  Thanks again for joining us! SONGS PERFORMED: Missin Vulnerable Wings Mama Said

This episode is a special milestone for us, as we finally got the chance to interview a band we've admired and eagerly awaited new music from - Mr. Gnome! After a 4-year hiatus since their last album and 8 years away from the stage, they’re back with an incredible new album and tour. A huge thank you to Sam and Nicole for joining us, and welcome back to the scene! Follow Mr. Gnome on Instagra...

Team Awesome is the only team we ever want to be on. Also, the word of the day is "Spatchcock". Be sure to follow Team Awesome to see when their next single "Love Affair" will be released (right after the Tiki Boat diss-track). Thanks, friends! SONGS PERFORMED: Freedom Cry Waiting Love Affair We are excited to announce that Circle K has become the first official sponsor of LoCL...

This is definitely one of the deeper episodes we've had here on LG the Pod. Corry Michaels opens his heart and speaks his mind, and after 5 years of knowing him, he never ceases to amaze us. Follow Corry on Instagram to see what he's up to and check out his kickass music videos on YouTube ! Linktree here. SONGS PERFORMED: Hopeless Romantic (Red, Yellow) Green Light (Acoustic) We are exci...

It's fall, y'all, our fave time of the year! This week, as we gear up for LG Live 2024 at crobar this Saturday, we chat with one of the artists performing, Phoenix Vibes (PXVBS). Our meet-cute with PXVBS involved a long night after a Curse of the Kia Boys, and we've been running into him ever since! PXVBS has an incredibly business-saavy approach to his music game, listen to this ep...

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...