EOTO — what electronic music should be

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By now, you probably already know EOTO rocked The Kent Stage last Wednesday during the band’s Bass Invaders Tour, and while it was likely one of many electronic concerts for most in attendance, it was my first. While I can appreciate nearly all kinds of music and go to lots of shows, I’m usually less … Read more

Metal Monday: Cleveland stop confirmed for Summer Slaughter 2012

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As was speculated by myself and the majority of Ohio metalheads, the Summer Slaughter Tour WILL be making a stop in the Buckeye State this summer — and it’ll even be nearby! A list of dates was officially released last week, and while promoters chose just one concert for Ohio, they fortunately enough went with … Read more

EOTO brings the big beats, lights and lots of bass to The Kent Stage

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EOTO sure knows how to awe a crowd. The band, consisting of the Michael Travis and Jason Hann, plus a lot pure energy, brought its jolting sound and stage show to The Kent Stage April 25, right in the midst of the current Bass Invaders Tour. Although fans of the jam scene already recognize Travis and Hann … Read more

The unknown future of Gorillaz

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This is a topic that has been sparking a little bit of sadness and a little bit of rage inside me as of late. For years the question ”what are your top five favorite bands of all time?” has been thrown my way countless number of times. I’ve always had two that made the list every time. One was … Read more

Listen to some Record Store Day Tracks

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Record Store Day was last Saturday. Were you one of the people lining up before your local record store opened? If not, you most likely missed out on some cool exclusive vinyl. But, through the magic of the Internet, you can still hear the tracks. Here are some good ones you missed out on: Sigur … Read more

Metal Monday: Mayhem Fest, headlined by Slipknot, decimates Blossom this summer

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It’s never too early to early to plan ahead for coming shows, particularly when so many noteworthy ones are dominating your summer plans. In addition to the coming Summer Slaughter Tour this season (for which dates have not been announced yet), there’s at least one other major metal gathering coming to Ohio that deserves your … Read more

Songs for 4/20

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It’s Friday, it’s April 20, and coincidentally (or perhaps intentionally), it’s also the the day of Kent’s Reggae Meltdown festival. Here at Nasty Fancy, we’ve packed a mix to the brim with heady tunes to get you through the day while you eagerly count down the work or class clock in anticipation for the weekend. Below are … Read more

Kent’s 2012 Reggae Meltdown Lineup

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Reggae music is taking over Kent on Friday, April 20, and we can’t think of a better day to host the 2012 Reggae Meltdown festival. The festival begins at 6 p.m., and ends around 1 a.m., when the last groups are scheduled to finish. Here’s a list of who’s playing where and when courtesy of the … Read more

Events a plenty for Kent on 4/20

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As we cruise through the latter half of April in eager anticipation of summer and it’s coming concert season, Kent is giving you plenty of reasons to drag your crusty, hippie-self off the couch this 4/20 and support local music — or whatever else you like to celebrate. Kent is marking the day with a … Read more

Nasty Fancy Podcast #1 – Geronamo

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Andy Gabriel, a.k.a. Geronamo, is a little-known Cleveland music producer, but he’s got enough ideas and charisma to get some cool projects underway. In addition to recently collaborating with Columbus rapper Illogic, one of the best lyricists in underground hip-hop, he’s already released an EP and mixtape featuring a very eclectic mix of strange beats … Read more

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