Uno Lady Meditates on 2020 In "Grounded"
One of Cleveland’s leading voices started the year on a bang with an album that tried to grapple with the anxiety caused by 2020. Read More >>
The Russo Brothers Release the Cleveland-Based Film “Cherry”
Cleveland’s film industry came back in a big way in 2021, with the release of the Tom Holland-led Cherry kicking off the resurgence. Read More >>
The Case for Devo’s Induction Into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
While Devo wasn’t included in this year’s group of Rock &Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, Cleveland Magazine senior editor Dillon Stewart met with David Giffels, co-author of We Are We Not Men? We Are Devo! Are We Not Men? to discuss the band’s pedigree. Read More >>
Behind the Recording of Michael Stanley's Final Album "Tough Room"
Michael Stanley's death shook Cleveland. As the city used Stanley’s final album to grieve, we spoke with his lead guitarist, Danny Powers, and daughter, Anna Sary, to get details of Stanley’s final days in the recording studio. Read More >>
Antwoine Washington Brings Black Artists to The Table in His Latest Exhibit
This exhibit, which ran over the spring and summer at the Museum of Creative Human Art gallery in Lakewood, was built to force its audience to confront uncomfortable questions. Read More >>
Playhouse Square Stages Comeback After Year Off
After shutting down during the pandemic, the Cleveland theater staple had its formal re-opening June 11. Read More >>
Why Cleveland Rapper Chelsea Pastel Is up Next
The Cleveland rapper is poised to take the world by storm thanks to her slick rhythms and stellar production. Read More >>
IDLES Shouts out Cleveland With Its New Single
It's not everyday that an international rock band shouts out Cleveland. That was the case this this fall, as British rock band IDLES let the world know about their love for Cleveland with their single “The Beachland Ballroom.” Read More >>
7 Takeaways From the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
After being a virtual ceremony last year, this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony made up for lost time by featuring a full line-up of show-stopping acts and appearances. Read More >>
Siena Bella: Cleveland's Artist of the Moment
The 19-year-old pop singer has amassed quite a following as she continues to deliver new and powerful music. Read More >>
Check out the rest of our year-end lists here:
Cleveland Magazine's Top-Read Stories of 2021
Cleveland Magazine Editors Share Their Favorite Reads of 2021
10 of the Most Important Entertainment Stories of the Year