Ryan’s picks:

Fingers

Fingers is a Columbus based jam band that knows how to simultaneously be heavy hitting and gorgeous at the same time. You have to appreciate their Facebook bio: “We are a precious metal band.” Though in jest, that descriptor is actually pretty accurate. Just take a listen to their single “Stay For Days,” up for free download on their bandcamp, for example. After you’re done with that watch their CIMU (Columbus Indie Music Union) live session.

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Levi Weaver

This one man band act describes his sound as post-folk. Ethereal, organic, and earthy are all accurate adjectives of Weaver’s style, although he’s pretty good at remaining accessible, too. With a rising trend of one-man-loop acts in America (see Bernhoft or The Saturday Giant for other examples) this is definitely a man to watch. Take a look at his cool rendition of Radiohead’s “Idioteque” and his original “Spirit First” below:

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