indie rock in Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati's musical DNA runs through King Records, where James Brown built an R&B empire, and the city's scene still blends rockabilly, soul, and hip-hop across the Ohio River basin. The Southgate House Revival in Newport, just across the river, hosts indie rock and punk bands in a converted Victorian mansion. Over-the-Rhine's MOTR Pub and the surrounding district sustain a grassroots indie and blues scene, while the city's jazz history lives on in rooms along the historic Vine Street corridor. Discover indie rock bands, musicians, and venues in Cincinnati on Bandmate.