A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Thanks so much for reading Postman Press. I’m Brandon Postman, the sole editor and publisher on staff. I write this newsletter as a passion project, to support Cleveland, Ohio’s burgeoning local music scene.

This month’s edition is coming very late, as it’s been tough to build. Finally, I am satisfied with it, and I hope you enjoy the features.

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-Brandon Postman, The Lab Techs

UPCOMING SHOWS:

VIRTUAL EDITION Every issue of Postman Press includes a calendar of upcoming shows, hand-picked by Brandon Postman. During lockdown, he’s featuring virtual shows. View the calendar

VIRTUAL OPEN MICS: THE STORY OF MY STATIONARY WORLD TOUR My discovery of the world of virtual open mic nights has opened a portal for me to be mutual friends and fans of performers all over the world. Read the full feature

DAVE DEITKE IN HIGH GEAR TO SUPPORT THE SCENE One of our national treasures is Dave “Ziggy” Deitke. Last month, I raved about his band C-Level’s new album; this month, I get to rave about the wonderful work he has been doing to support local artists in trying times. Read the full feature

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NEW MUSIC REVIEWS

PAPER MORNING’S NEWS DESERVES A SPOT ON EVERY YEAR-END LIST As an album, NEWS is easily Paper Morning’s most cohesive. They took a while arranging and mixing it, but the time in the pipeline clearly paid off; Paper Morning is now focused and decisive, with an established style all their own. Before, they were promising; with NEWS, they absolutely deliver on that promise and inspire emotion. Read the full review

DEEP SIGH’S WITHDRAWN EP:

SO YOU LIKE REVERB One of my secret goals with Postman Press is to further the Cleveland emo scene. With that in mind, Deep Sigh has been one of the bands I’ve had high hopes for since first I heard them. Withdrawn shows strong growth and a developing style. Read the full review

NEW FROM POSTMAN

Brandon Postman + The Lab Techs new single version of “Submission Street” comes to Spotify!



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