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Posts in the columbus category
Design of the Week | Pierce Cleaners

A Columbus art exhibit in its own right, Pierce Cleaners has retro signage that displays nothing about dry cleaning or laundry...

Pierce Cleaners | Radio Waves

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Posted by Brett Gregory on 01 February, 2017 0 comments |
Design of the Week | Mungbean

Mungbean is a Columbus based two-piece band with the chillest vibes. Check out their captivating new video for "Am Your Eyes."

Mungbean | Radio Waves

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Posted by Brett Gregory on 30 November, 2016 0 comments |
Design of the Week | Connections

Columbus, OH indie rock band, Connections, recently released a video for their new song "Weapons," and it's totally bizarre and extremely impressive.

Connections band photo | Radio Waves

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Posted by Brett Gregory on 05 October, 2016 0 comments |
Events Bonanza!

Get hip to all the events we'll be at this September!

TDR Event Booth | Radio Waves

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Posted by Brett Gregory on 15 September, 2016 0 comments |
On the Dial | Hanif Willis-Abdurraqib

When he's not rubbing shoulders with Beyonce or eating french fries, Columbus native, Hanif Willis-Abdurraqib, is an acclaimed poet, essayist, and cultural critic.

Hanif Willis-Abdurraqib

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Posted by Brett Gregory on 05 September, 2016 0 comments |
Music Music Music Part II

I recently wrote about one of my favorite musicians/bands, Dolfish. Music Music Music Part II features me shamelessly plugging my own band, Emily & the Complexes. Our new album Baby, Get To It Before The Heartbreak dropped TODAY.

Emily & the Complexes

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Posted by Brett Gregory on 19 August, 2016 0 comments |
Declare Your Independence

Here at Two Dollar Radio we salute the bold, independent people who make this country great. Celebrate your independence this Independence Day weekend by scoring any 3 eclectic, vibrant books from one of your favorite independent book publishers for just $30.

TDR Independence Flag | Radio Waves

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Posted by Brett Gregory on 03 July, 2016 0 comments |
Why All the Cool Kids Really Love Columbus

An article at National Geographic came out yesterday titled 'Why All the Cool Kids Love Columbus, Ohio.' While it touches on some cool facets of our town, it misses the mark about what makes Columbus an exceptional place to live and create.

Independents' Day in Columbus

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Posted by Eric Obenauf on 22 June, 2016 0 comments |
An Exit Interview with Malerie Holte!

An exit interview with the newest member of our 'Intern Hall of Fame,' Malerie Holte.

Malerie Holte, member of Two Dollar Radio's 'Intern Hall of Fame,' at the Radio Waves blog

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Posted by Molly Delaney on 19 May, 2016 0 comments |
Brian Harnetty

Brian Harnetty, an eclectic, experimental Columbus musician—whose work is a stew of everything from Appalachian music, field recordings, old Sun Ra snippets, and original compositions...
Brian Harnetty, experimental Columbus musician

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Posted by Eric Obenauf on 30 November, 2015 0 comments |

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Latest posts

  • Zachary Pace in Columbus, Ohio

    Introduction by Brett Gregory: Zachary Pace is the author of I Sing to Use the Waiting: A Collection of Essays about the Women Singers Who've Made Me Who I Am. This book is special. It's accessible and informative, yes, but it's... Read more →

  • Q+A with Zachary Pace about I Sing to Use the Waiting

    On January 23, 2024, we're thrilled to release Zachary Pace's debut book, I Sing to Use the Waiting: A Collection of Essays About the Women Singers Who've Made Me Who I Am. With remarkable grace, candor, and a poet’s ear... Read more →

  • Q+A with Christine Lai about Landscapes

    We're tremendously excited to share the news that on September 12, 2023, we will be publishing Landscapes, a debut novel by Christine Lai that brilliantly explores memory, empathy, preservation, and art as an instrument for recollection and renewal.In the English... Read more →