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Best Indie & Rock This Month

in Cincinnati

October 2024

Vampire Weekend at ICON Festival Stage

Vampire Weekend

Breaking out with their timeless track 'A-Punk', the delectable indie four pieces are back out on tour in 2024, bringing with them the witty and honest songs, sartorial elegance and accessible style that makes them continually popular. Catch them on the road this year as they present their fifth album, 'Only God Was Above Us'.

The Front Bottoms at Bogarts

The Front Bottoms

New Jersey emo-folk band The Front Bottoms take their 'Finding Your Way Home' tour on the road. Still riding the success of their 2023 album 'You Are Who You Hang Out With', expect to hear new Front Bottoms tracks alongside their certified emo classics 'Twin Size Mattress', 'Be Nice To Me', and 'Flashlight'.

Three Dog Night at Hard Rock Casino

Three Dog Night

With a music career spanning 4 decades, Three Dog Night have certainly earned the right to be one of America's most iconic bands. With a vast back catalogue of smash hits like "Mama Told Me (Not To Come)", "Joy to the World", "Black and White", "Shambala" and "One" it would be easy for Three Dog Night to rest on this legacy, however, this band is not one for taking a break and are always looking for new ways to increase their audience.

Alkaline Trio at MegaCorp Pavilion

Alkaline Trio

Formed by ex-Jerkwater, Traitors drummer and current Blink 182 member Matt Skiba (vocals/guitar), Glenn Porter (drums/vocals, formerly of 88 Fingers Louie)and Rob Doran (bass/vocals), Alkaline Trio was brought together in 1997 by heartbreak, angst, and the companionship of drinking. Now with nine albums under their belt the trio return!

Mk.Gee at MegaCorp Pavilion

Mk.Gee

Mk.Gee (Michael Todd Gordon) is known for his incredible songwriting and unique production style. His signature style, cemented with his brand new album Two Star & the Dream Police', combines plucked electric guitar with echoey raw lo-fi production. His track Are You Looking Up' garnered mass acclaim, making him one to watch on the indie/alternative scene. Besides his solo material, Mk.Gee has worked as a songwriter with Dijon, Omar Apollo, and Kacy Hill.

The Psychedelic Furs at Riverfront Live

The Psychedelic Furs

Founded in London towards the end of the punk scene, The Psychedelic Furs revolve around brothers Tim and Richard Butler and their art-rock, indie rock sound. The band first came to the notice of mainstream American audiences in 1986 when director John Hughes used their song "Pretty in Pink" in his movie of the same name.

Neko Case at Memorial Hall

Neko Case

Alternative country singer/songwriter Neko Case has spent the last 20 years winning over a cult audience for her smoky, sophisticated vocals and the downcast beauty of her music. With a Gothic melancholy, the Grammy nominee encapsulates an alt- country mood, a genre known as darkly as 'Country Noir, with a voice that spins narratives unafraid of confrontation and sharing her fury.