Us, Today

  • Local
  • indie
  • electronic
  • experimental
  • instrumental
  • progressive
  • post rock

Us, Today started as an organic experiment in sound. With the unique instrumentation of vibraphone, keyboard, guitar, and drums they set out to create music that defies genre. The group started with a chance meeting in 2010 at a coffee shop, and a discussion of a shared interest in St. Vincent. The three members, Kristin Agee, Joel Griggs, and Jeff Mellot, began weekly improvisation session, experimenting with their unique sonic possibilities. Improvisations turned into compositions. To

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Burritofest Returns for a Third Year 

Cincinnati’s weirdest music festival is going for the hat trick, and its bigger than ever! A real BurTHREEtofest celebration if you will. Mark your calendars for May 9, 10, 11, and 12 and get yourself to The Comet in beautiful Northside!

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Tiny Desk Showcase at Urban Artifact 

Cincinnati Public Radio and Radio Artifact are teaming up for a Tiny Desk Showcase on July 26th and 27th at Urban Artifact at 8pm.

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Us, Today Release Single and Video 

Us, Today released their first single today in 3 years! The song is titled “WHAT IS TIME NOW. GOODMORNING?” and features Kristin Agee on vibraphone, Joel Griggs on guitar, and Jeff Mellott on drums.

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Deerhoof Headed for Urban Artifact 

Deerhoof has been mesmerizing crowds across the world since forming in San Francisco in 1994. They have steadily been getting more and more impressive since their early noisy/lo-fi beginnings to the present time. Their ever-evolving music has led them to be described by Pitchfork Music as, "The...

Dance Yrself Clean - A Tribute to LCD Soundsystem 

On Saturday, come witness Dance Yrself Clean – A Tribute to LCD Soundsystem with MULTIMAGIC, and Us, Today at The Woodward Theater (Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm)! Presale tickets are $10 and are available at MOTR, Shake It Records and online HERE!  Members of Dance Yrself Clean – A...

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MPMF Releases Daily Lineup 

Midpoint Music Festival has released their daily lineup (below)! This year’s festival will take place the weekend of September 23-25 in Over The Rhine. In all, the event will feature over 60 local, regional, national and internationally recognized acts including a diverse mix of up-and-coming...

Indie Vol. 2016 at Fountain Square Lineup Announced 

Indie Vol 2016 will bring free indie music shows to Fountain Square every Friday in beautiful Downtown Cincinnati this summer! The series kicks off Friday, June 3rd and runs through Friday, September 2nd.  Indie Vol. 2016 is a part of the PNC Summer Series at Fountain Square. "I think...

LCD Soundsystem, Performed by Us, Today & Friends 

On April 15th, Northside Tavern will be reverberating with the sounds of LCD Soundsystem - played live by some of the best musicians in the city. The core of the band is the powerhouse Us, Today (who recently won Best Indie/Alternative band in the CEA's), supported by the additions of Mia...

The 2016 Cincinnati Entertainment Award Winners Are In 

The 2016 Cincinnati Entertainment Award winners are in! Last night was proof that this music community has a wealth of talent. We want to congratulate all the winners, nominees, and remind everyone that this is a celebration of local music & not a competition.  World Music/Reggae: The...

And The Nominees Are… 

The nominees for the Cincinnati Entertainment Awards have been announced! The 19th annual CEAS’s will be held on Sunday, January 31st at Madison Theater.  The Cincinnati Entertainment Awards is THE event to attend to support our local music community. One night of the year that everyone...

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Midpoint Day Two in Review: Ride, Sylvan Esso, Zola Jesus, and more 

Things were already in full swing at the Craft Village in Washington Park when I arrived in the early afternoon. A couple dozen artisans were selling their wares, Moriah Haven had just wrapped up her set, and young artists from the Music Resource Center were performing their own compositions....

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Heartless Bastards Leads Third Group of MidPoint Artists 

MidPoint organizers announced today a third group of artists, led by hometown favorites Heartless Bastards. Tickets for the fourteenth annual event, September 25–27, are on sale now at MPMF.com. ENTER TO WIN A PAIR OF 3-DAY PASSES HERE!  Heartless Bastards, touring in support of their...

Record Store Day 2015 

Record Store Day kicks off this Saturday featuring one of a kind albums, artwork, and performances around the country. RSD began in 2007 with a mission to honor independent record stores worldwide and provide customers with an opportunity to purchase artwork, through various mediums, from their...

Linear Downfall, Foxy Shazam, WHY? & Us, Today 

Now that I have your attention… Linear Downfall will be playing with an improv group featuring members of Foxy Shazam, WHY? and Us, Today at Maudies on Thursday, April 16th. This will be an astounding show featuring top musicians from acclaimed Cincinnati bands.  Linear Downfall, an...

Us, Today Release T E N E N E M I E S at Woodward Theater 

T E N E N E M I E S is the latest album from locals Us, Today. The album is a piece of art from start to finish. There were many times that I was listening to the album and found myself paralyzed waiting for the next note. We sat down with the band prior to the release on Thursday for some behind...

Our Thanksgiving Eve Picks 

Want to hit the bar tonight, but don't want to listen to a cover band? A few of your options are below, but you can also view the entire calendar here. (Or download our iPhone app here). Buffalo Killers w/Soledad Brothers @ Northside Tavern [Show Preview / Album Review]Kenton County Regulators...

Our Weekend Picks :: September 19, 2014 

Each week we will highlight a few of our picks for the weekend. Some may be local, some may not, but as long as you are seeing live music in Cincinnati you are contributing! Our picks are below, but you can choose for yourself with our calendar here. (Or download our iPhone app here). Friday,...

Seattle Based Tomten to Play The Drinkery 

Tomten is a trio from Seattle, Washington. Often described as Baroque or Dream Pop for their prominent use of organ/electric piano/ and analog synthesizers, they share a wide influence from early power-pop to electric folk. Tomten is touring to support the recently released The Farewell Party...

MPMF.14 Schedule Released 

MidPoint Music Festival has released their full performance schedule for the festival that takes place in downtown Cincinnati, September 25-27, 2014. MidPoint has always been the place to discover new indie music on our own turf, and we are more excited for this year than ever! The festival...

Our Weekend Picks :: May 30, 2014 

Each week we will highlight a few of our picks for the weekend. Some may be local, some may not, but as long as you are seeing live music in Cincinnati you are contributing! Our picks are below, but you can choose for yourself with our calendar here. (Or download our iPhone app here). Friday,...

Our Weekend Picks :: February 7, 2014 

Each week we will highlight a few of our picks for the weekend. Some may be local, some may not, but as long as you are seeing live music in Cincinnati you are contributing! Our picks are below, but you can choose for yourself with our calendar here. (Or download our iPhone app here). Friday,...

Our Weekend Picks :: January 24, 2014 

Each week we will highlight a few of our picks for the weekend. Some may be local, some may not, but as long as you are seeing live music in Cincinnati you are contributing! Our picks are below, but you can choose for yourself with our calendar here. (Or download our iPhone app here). Friday,...

8th Annual AYE Music & Art Festival! 

The AYE Music & Art Festival is a community festival and a celebration of art. Since 2006, Grasshopper Juice-related events have raised over $3,800 benefiting the American Cancer Society, WAIF 88.3, Susan G. Komen For The Cure, and Friends for Chris Walker.   This year they are...

Louisville band, CABIN does things differently. 

CABIN, unlike Arrested Development, will release a new installment each week. They started on May 20th, releasing one song each Monday for the next six weeks.  There will be a few more songs coming throughout the summer culminating in an 8 to 10 song LP which will be pressed on Vinyl later this...

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Interview: Polyenso 

Earlier this week, we caught up with Alexander Schultz of Polyenso as his band was preparing to play their set in Rochester, NY.  Polyenso has had quite a trip to get to where they are, starting out as metal/post-hardcore band Oceana. Over the past few years, their sound has undergone a major...

MPMF Homegrown Schedule 

The 11th annual MidPoint Music Festival is finally here! For the next three days you can wonder around Over The Rhine and discover great music from around the world. The organizers have really put a lot of time in to making this the best MPMF yet, and I can't wait! Eachnotesecure.com has been doing...

Our Weekend Picks :: August 3, 2012 

There are a ton of shows to choose from this weekend, most notably the unique performance taking place at Washington Park tonight at 7:30pm! You can check out our picks below, or make up your own mind by going here. Friday, August 3:Cincinnati Pops Orchestra w/May Festival Chorus, Cincinnati...

What to do this weekend :: May 18, 2012 

If you aren't lucky enough to be at the Nelsonville Music Festival or Rock on The Range this weekend there are plenty of things to do in Cincinnati! Our picks for the weekend are below, but you can choose for yourself HERE! Friday, May 18:US, Today @ Mainstay Rock BarSeabird w/Paper Route @ MOTR...

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