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Victoria Moorwood

Victoria is a hip hop head, pizza lover and music journalist based in Cincinnati. Follow her on Twitter for more interviews at @vic_land.

Playing Cincinnati

Stallitix Launches New Cincinnati Music Exploration Series "Warmth"

Prymtime / Photo Credit: Noir Media Queen City-based producer and artist Alex Stallings, who goes by Stallitix as one-half of the Patterns of Chaos rap duo, launched his new Cincinnati music exploration and DJ showcase series last month in hopes of creating a safe space for local artists and music...

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Grandace Reflects on Midwest Living With "No Beaches in Ohio" Video

” With co-director Ciara Cruder, the Cincinnati MC traveled to the beaches at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park in Michigan for the visual, which also features shots of...

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Cincy R and B Singer Tori Helene Chronicles Dating Downfalls on Moonchild EP

Teaming up with frequent collaborator and producer Natown, the Cincinnati-based songstress breezes through feelings of longing, lust and dissatisfaction...

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Audley Collabs With JJ Baker on Artistic "This That" Video

Produced by GrandAce, the four-minute track finds Audley flexing his lyrical prowess while riding a jingling beat. The new “This That” video, creatively directed by...

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Khari Opens for Freddie Gibbs at the Thompson House

Khari / Photo Credit: Phil Dowdy Live music in Cincinnati is back and Khari is taking full advantage. The Queen City-bred rapper opened for Grammy-nominated artist Freddie Gibbs last week at Newport, Kentucky’s Thompson House. “It meant a lot to open up for him,” Khari told Audiofemme after the...

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Devin Burgess Showcases Versatility With That's Unfortunate LP

That’s Unfortunate, Devin's latest full-length album, arrived last week complete with 20 songs, a handful of features, and a multi-faceted display of the Cincinnati...

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"Push up (Freestyle)" Unites Naquia Chante and Pwiththedrip As Cincy's Latest Rap Duo

NaQuia Chante / Photo Credit: PwiththeDrip NaQuia Chante and PwiththeDrip are on the precipice of becoming Cincinnati’s most prolific female rap duo with the release of “Push Up (Freestyle).” The pair dropped their inaugural offering along with a self-directed music video on Friday, after...

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Dream Pop Duo Sungaze Honor Human Connection on Sophomore LP This Dream

The Cincinnati duo – comprised of husband and wife Ian Hilvert and Ivory Snow – combine cinematic swirls of shoegaze, psychedelic rock and dream pop on their new 8-song offering, released on Friday....

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Khari Unleashes Institutionalized Sequel to This Is How We Feel EP Series

Picking up where Act 1 (Trapped) left off, the Cincinnati native continues to balance harrowing lyricism with thoughtful ruminations about racism, the criminal justice...

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Darity Emphasizes the Importance of Relationship Boundaries With Pop Anthem "Out of It"

The dance-y track combines what the Cincinnati singer-songwriter is best known for – thoughtful lyrics and hypnotic vocals – while delivering a personal message about...

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Cincy Indie Pop Duo Blossom Hall Release Their First (and Maybe Last?) Album, Pyre

Notably, it’s both the band’s debut record and their last project before going on a hiatus....

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Papa Gora Talks Latest Album the Feel, New Videos and More

The Cincinnati native has been working hard the past few years to emerge as a rising star in the city’s hip hop scene and released his latest album, The Feel (An Album by Papa Gora), earlier this year. The project was...

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Tellemjoness and Shalom Share 'Modern Nostalgia' Three-Pack

Artwork by Noah Catalan When TellemJoness and Shalom first linked up to record “Fade Away,” they never knew it would lead to a project. The two Cincinnati natives – Joness, a local hip hop staple, and Shalom, a budding star – had been fans of each other’s for a while, and the chemistry in their...

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Jay Madera Discusses Standout Tracks From Debut Solo LP Anxious Armada

The 12-track LP was fronted by the Cincinnati singer-songwriter’s singles “Curb Appeal,” “OH-126” and his political anthem, “A House Divided.” “The whole point of the record is to not be so autobiographical,...

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Tori Helene Teams up With Natown on Latest Single "Detached"

Cincinnati-based singer/ songwriter Tori Helene has joined forces with frequent collaborator and producer Natown for her first single of the year, “Detached.” Helene says it's one of her “most empowering” songs yet. “At the time when I was writing this song, I was feeling emotional and dealing with...

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Roberto and Risky Patterns Reunite for 'Invierno' EP

The six-song EP marks the second installment...

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Cincy Rapper Swooty Mac Releases Sunday Morning LP in Collab With Devin Burgess

The eight-song offering houses some of Swooty's most honest and direct lyricism ever, not to mention some truly excellent beats by Burgess. The project also includes an ample amount...

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Darity Restores Hope for 2021 With "Everything"

” The dreampop ballad seems to speak directly to the anxieties of 2020 while offering a soothing optimism...

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Stallitix, Thrive Cincy and Elementz Produce Cincinnati's First-Ever Hip Hop Orchestra

Listen to orchestral versions of Kendrick Lamar's "LUST," Kanye West's "Diamonds from Sierra Leone" and more by Cincinnati musicans.

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Stay 'up All Night' With Cincinnati Husband and Wife Pop Duo Moonbeau

The duo, made up of husband and wife Christian and Claire Gough, combines dreamy synths and starry-eyed love songs...

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Dayo Gold Channels Great-Grandfather on Timeless Eddie Kane EP

1. The six-track EP finds the Cincinnati rapper trying out a smooth flow with classic, old school beats – a stylistic choice that he says is a testament to his great-grandfather. “My...

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Jay Madera Gets Out the Vote With Charged New Video "a House Divided"

The Cincinnati singer/songwriter offers a hopeful urgency as he sings about greed, corporatism, freedom and equality and begs the question, “What do we...

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Jaybee Lamahj Brings the PHONK to Bittersweet LP Nostalgie Supreme

JayBee Lamahj serves up the bittersweet taste of nostalgia on his third studio album, Nostalgie Supreme. Using dreamlike and jazz-tinged production - courtesy of his PHONK bandmates Amari Emàn, Roberto, and others - the rapper thoughtfully and effectively captures his past, while offering a...

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Playing Cincy: K. Savage on Making the Most Out of Quarantine As an Independent Artist

With no touring in sight – save for a few one-off virtual performances – underground bands and solo acts have had to be creative in finding new sources of revenue and staying relevant to their fans. For Cincinnati...

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Playing Cincy: Audley Talks 'Roy,' Poetry and His Colorful World

The 27-year-old singer/rapper just released his new album ROY—a glittery yet deeply personal offering that shifts between pop, R and B and hip hop sounds and combines introspective tales of love, pain and moving...

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Playing Cincy: Tori Helene Is "Sitting Pretty" in Her Vibrant New Clip

” The Natown-produced earworm finds Helene unapolgetically feeling herself, as she weaves cocky lines with messages of self-love and independence. “Lookin’ real good but what’s the catch?/If you...

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Khari Launches This Is How We Feel Series With Reflections on Incarceration

Boasting his trademark thought-provoking lyricism, packaged in a silky melodic flow, Act 1 (Trapped) is the first vulnerable offering from the trilogy. "Making this project...

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Whatupwally? Recruits Cincinnati's Best Rappers and Producers for 'Pandemic' LP

Wally Hart, aka WhatUpWally?, tapped some of Cincinnati's best rappers, beatsmiths and vocalists for his debut album, Pandemic. Spanning across 14 tracks and picking up assists from over 15 MCs - not to mention another seven producers - the sharply-made effort cuts through...

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Playing Cincy: Grandace Urges Fans to "Bus Back" Against Systemic Racism in New Single

" The self-produced track lays down a vibey minimalistic base, while the Cincinnati MC gets straight to work. "These last few weeks have had me spinning, so I had to...

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Devin Burgess Releases 'Saytheirnames' Beat Tape to Benefit Families of Police Brutality Victims

Much like the rest of the world, protesters in Cincinnati continue to rally against the police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and the countless other Black men and women who have fallen victim to racially unjust and violent policing practices. Amid week-long protests, petitions, and...

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Get to Know Cincinnati's Virtual Rap Playoffs Winner Duprae

The up-and-coming MC was recently crowned the winner of the 2020 Rap Playoffs, hosted by the "Queen Behind The Scene," NaQuia Chante. Beginning on April 15 and wrapping up this past Friday (May 1), the virtual tournament-style...

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Electronic Duo 18Th Vineyard Show Versatility With '2 Deep' Debut

The two-track EP delivers an experimental hip-hop/jazzy beat on "Adam Levine" - expertly paired with somber bars from Jay Hill and Roberto - while both electronic and live sounds...

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14 Live Performances by Cincinnati Musicians You Can Stream This Week

COVID-19 social distancing efforts have put a lasting hold on local music events, adding a financial strain on the musicians that depend on live shows as a main source of income. Although we can't huddle in local venues for live shows right now, we can still experience the sense of community that...

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Joness Discusses Upcoming Debut P.o.l.r.

Cincinnati's Joness is gearing up to release her debut studio album, P.O.L.R. The record's title stands for Path Of Least Resistance and is expected out this fall. "It's really touching on the idea of polarity," the Cincy-based singer/rapper tells Audiofemme. "There's the saying that opposites...

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Bri Mari Drops "Lost With You" Video Ahead of Debut EP

The Cincinnati-bred songstress dials up her sultry verses, as she and her love interest find some alone time during a house party. Bri's sound is dazzlingly reminiscent of R and B's golden era, as she wields her...

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Zach Slump Talks 'Outskirts and Outcasts,' Casual Crooks and More

With hard work and a multi-faceted team, Ohio-bred collective Casual Crooks has been steadily paving their way to becoming the next big Midwest next rap crew. Their latest release comes from group member and rapper Zach slump, who recently dropped his first project of the year, Outskirts and ...

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Khari Reflects on His Hustle With "K-Balla" Video

From Khari This month, Khari dropped an inspiring clip to accompany his second single of the year, "K-Balla." The video, directed by Khari himself and filmed by NTNK Productions, finds the Cincinnati rapper reflecting on his younger self's work ethic in basketball and rap, as he continues to chase...

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Molly Sullivan Shares "Golden" Love Song Ahead of Debut Album

" The single marks the first of her album rollout, which will arrive later this year. With tender keys and hauntingly soothing vocals, Sullivan offers a unique take on the...

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In2itiv3 Invent Punkadelic Sound on Debut EP

IN2ITIV3 is making waves as a musical embodiment of the growing punk/hip hop crossover in Cincinnati's local music scene with their debut self-titled EP. Featuring bandmates that listen to everything from B2K to Patti Smith, IN2ITIV3 settles on lyrical rap infused with punk rock instrumentation -...

Interviews

SHEL Supports Abandoned Widows of Hope Springz With "Rainbow" Video

SHEL/Taylor Ballantyne Ahead of their upcoming Wild Child EP, four-piece sister band SHEL has launched a campaign in support of abandoned widows with the release of their new single and video, "Rainbow." Mandolinist and guitarist Eva Holbrook traveled to Vrindavan, India for the video, where she...

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Bunbury Music Festival Announces 2020 Lineup

The mixed-genre fest announced its 2020 lineup on Thursday and will offer an eclectic mix of rock, pop, and electronic music. Twenty One Pilots, Marshmello and The Avett Brothers...

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Devin Burgess Gets 'Alone' EP Off His Chest

The 26-minute project finds an engaging balance between Burgess' introspective and unfiltered lyrics and his gritty self-produced beats. The tape's flow can best be described as short bouts of...

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Playing Cincy: Roberto Finds Himself on 'Many Truths' EP

Balancing carefully crafted verses with a casual flow, Roberto's introspective lyrics are perfectly housed within Matador's gritty lo-fi production. Vulnerability and...

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Aziza Love Creates Space for Her 'Bare Soul' on New LP

Drawing the listener in with power-punching intro, “Fake Friends,” all the way through the vulnerable “It Girl,” to the blues-tinged “Smooth Criminal,” Aziza takes each...

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Playing Cincy: Bershy Releases Queer Love Single, "Sixty Seconds"

Ahead of her forthcoming EP, Bershy dropped off her latest single, "Sixty Seconds." The Cincinnati-based pop singer wrote the song in a heated moment of relationship doubt. "I wrote that song in like 15 minutes after what I can only describe as an existential love crisis," she told AudioFemme. "I...

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Aziza Love Set to 'Bare Soul' on Solo Debut

Following up her debut solo EP, Views From The Cut, Aziza Love will release her debut solo album, Bare Soul, later this month. "Over these years I’ve watched myself choose everything and everyone else first... from people I’ve worked with, intimate relationships, family, friends, lovers," the...

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Cincinnati Entertainment Awards Celebrates Thriving Scene

Cincinnati's CityBeat hosted the 22nd annual Cincinnati Entertainment Awards at Memorial Hall this Sunday in Over-The-Rhine. The awards ceremony honored the city's grinding music makers, legends, and up-and-comers. To kick off the night, the returning Cincinnati Music Ambassador Award - which is...

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Cold Beaches and Emily Blue Unite for Planned Parenthood Benefit Tour

Emily Blue and Cold Beaches photo by Irving Vasquez This August, Planned Parenthood withdrew from the federal funding program, known as Title X, to avoid a new policy that forbids referrals to doctors who can perform abortions. This year alone, nine states have passed some of the country's strictest...

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Playing Cincy: SIOUX Finds His Groove on 'Whiskey House Bar Music' EP

Earlier this week, SIOUX flexed his introspective side on his new EP, Whiskey House Bar Music. Over danceable lo-fi beats produced by Rocco., the Cincinnati MC expresses extreme relatability when it comes to all sides of love—the good, the bad, and the ugly. “Whiskey House Bar Music is an idea of a...

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Playing Cincy: Jay Madera Picks Himself up in "Curb Appeal" Video

Last month, Jay Madera arrived on the Cincinnati indie-rock scene, releasing his debut single, "Curb Appeal." Taking influence from Cincinnati mainstay band The National, Madera blends an indie-rock feel with pop and folk nods over a diverse instrumental display. Catchy in a gloriously moody way,...

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