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WSRR Exclusive: I’d Like To Go Home Now

A WSRR Radio Exclusive live interview with Akron’s own I’d Like To Go Home Now on their New Album: Time To Go

I’d Like to Go Home Now stops by the WSRR Studio to join Shayne E. live in an exclusive interview discussing their brand new album Time To Go, Music Background, Band Synergy , and the community that makes up Ohio’s local music scene! Check out the full interview below. Be sure to check out I’d Like to go Home Now’s latest album, Time To Go, and tune in to WSRR Radio!

Interview from (03/22/26)

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A Conceptual Model of How Dreams Interconnect

There’s a fundamental misunderstanding about dreams that almost everyone shares, and it starts with the assumption that they are personal. They feel personal because your perspective inside them is singular, contained, and limited to what you directly experience, but the environments themselves are not created by you in the way people think. Dreams are not constructed each night from nothing, they are entered. What we call dreaming is not the mind inventing a world but the mind tuning into one of a small number of already existing, fully persistent universes that continue on whether or not anyone is there to witness them.

The idea that there are infinite dream worlds is the first mistake people make, because in reality, there are only a handful, five or six at most, each one stable and self-contained with its own geography, structure, and ongoing events. Every night, without any awareness of the process, you are placed into one of these universes at a random location, and that randomness is what gives dreams their disjointed feeling. It is not that the dream itself lacks structure; it is that you arrive in the middle of something already happening, with no context for what came before or what exists beyond your immediate surroundings.

Your awareness in a dream is always local, and that limitation is what keeps the illusion intact. You see the room you are in, the street in front of you, the people you are interacting with, but you do not perceive distance in any meaningful way. Backgrounds fade into suggestion rather than detail, and anything beyond your focus is effectively ignored, which means you never question what might exist just outside of your view. However, these worlds are not small or incomplete; they extend far beyond what you ever look at, with entire regions, landscapes, and structures that remain unobserved simply because you never turn your attention toward them.

That becomes important when you consider that those distant areas are not empty. They are occupied by other people, other dreamers, each one placed somewhere else in the same universe at the same time, experiencing their own isolated perspective without any awareness of the others. You never encounter them because of distance and because of how attention behaves in dreams, but their presence is not hypothetical, it is constant. The world you are in is shared, even if it never feels that way.

Very rarely, this system reveals itself in small and almost dismissible ways. Two people might wake up and talk about their dreams from the same night, and at first everything seems completely unrelated, different settings, different events, different tones, but then there is a detail that overlaps in a way that is too specific to ignore. It might be something minor, like a dark green river visible far off in the distance, or a strange structure on the horizon that neither person had directly interacted with. These details are easy to brush off as coincidences or shared imagination, but they are not coincidences; they are points where two separate perspectives unknowingly described the same part of the same world.

Most nights, the assignment to a universe changes, and there does not appear to be any pattern or preference to where you end up. You can go long stretches without ever encountering the same environment twice, moving between entirely different worlds with no memory carrying over in a way that gives you awareness of the transition. However, sometimes you return to a place that feels unmistakably familiar, and this is what people call a recurring dream, even though that term does not fully capture what is happening.

A recurring dream is not your mind replaying a memory; it is you being placed back into the same universe, often in nearly the same location as before, by chance alone. Because these worlds persist independently of you, the things that happen within them persist as well, which means the event you remember was never something you created; it was something occurring in that location. It may be a repeating pattern, a loop, or simply a situation that continues to exist over time, but whatever it is, it does not depend on your presence to occur.

This is why recurring dreams feel so exact in their details, why the layout of a place or the sequence of events can remain consistent in a way that ordinary memory cannot replicate. You are not reconstructing it from your mind, you are encountering it again in the same form because it never changed in the first place. The familiarity comes from reentry, not recollection.

If this model is accurate, then it changes something most people take for granted, which is the idea that their dreams belong to them alone. In reality, there has never been a truly private dream. Every place you have ever experienced while dreaming continues to exist somewhere, even when you are not there, and every night when you fall asleep, you are not retreating inward into something you control, you are being placed back into one of these worlds, somewhere within its vast space, surrounded by events and other people that you will almost certainly never notice.

–Style

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Bon Jovi Invented “John Fallout”

Is the classic rock legend JBJ really responsible for the iconic “John” meme?

We all know the “John” meme by now. Simply take the name of something and add “John” in front of it, and there you go, your new de facto main character. John Fallout, John Halo. Hell, when I worked at GameStop we even had a running gag about the company’s “founders,” Johnathan Game and Robert Stop. Why is it funny? I have no idea. Maybe it’s deep fried internet humor. Maybe it’s pure brain rot. But whatever the reason, it seems like the joke is here to stay.

Earlier this week I was driving in my car when Alice Cooper came on the radio. That reminded me of a conversation I had years ago with a listener: is Alice Cooper the man, or the band? The answer is technically both. Originally, it was The Alice Cooper Band, fronted by Vincent Damon Furnier. As the group grew in popularity, Furnier began performing under the name Alice Cooper himself, eventually adopting it as his legal name. What started as a band name became a person.

Once you notice that phenomenon, you start seeing it everywhere. Take Van Halen. The band is named after Eddie and Alex Van Halen, but when someone says “Van Halen,” you almost always think of the band itself rather than the brothers individually.

Then there’s Bon Jovi. Most people assume Bon Jovi is simply Jon Bon Jovi’s name. But technically, it isn’t. Jon’s real last name is Bongiovi. “Bon Jovi” started as a stylized version of that name — a band name, not a personal one. But as the group became famous, Jon adopted Jon Bon Jovi as his stage name, essentially taking the band’s name as his own surname.

And that’s when it hit me. Jon Bon Jovi might have accidentally invented the “John” meme decades before the internet did. Think about it. The band name becomes the character’s name. If the situation was identical but Jon happened to front Nirvana instead, it would be the equivalent of John Nirvana.

The internet may think it invented the “John” meme, but the truth is that rock and roll might have gotten there first. And somewhere out there, John Fallout is probably very proud.

-Style

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WSRR Exclusive: Eli Moon II

A WSRR Radio Exclusive live interview with Cleveland’s own Eli Moon on his New Album: Golden Child

Eli Moon stops by the WSRR Studio to join Style live on air in an exclusive interview discussing his brand new album Golden Child, mental health, Growth in music, and the community that makes up Cleveland’s local music scene! Check out the full interview below, be sure to check out Moon’s latest album, Golden Child, and tune in to WSRR Radio!

Interview from (02/27/26)

Eli Moon’s Previous Interview Below!

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WSRR Exclusive: Jeff Betten

A WSRR Radio Exclusive interview with Jeff Betten of Hellbender Vinyl

The Mayor of the Pittsburgh music scene, Jeff Betten, owner of Hellbender Vinyl, joins Style in an exclusive interview to discuss the story behind Hellbender, Jeff’s journey in running record labels and pressing vinyl, growth, and the local music scene! Check out the full interview below, be sure to check out Hellbender Vinyl for your next project, and tune in to WSRR Radio!

Interview from (06/06/26)

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WSRR: Now Spinning on the Star

The latest song and artist additions to the WSRR library

To kick off February 2026, let’s get straight to the point in knowing and supporting local artists played here on WSRR. Let’s ROCK OUT!

Ellis & The Warning Signs

What You Said

To kick off their new EP “Talking To The Walls,” Ellis and the Warning Signs will tie you up, strip you naked, and play you some of that sweet 6/8 time that is impossible to stay still to. This seductive groove will get even the greasiest Reddit moderators confident enough to speak with a woman and touch grass for once. The lead singer’s “fuck what you say” lyricism, accompanied by this badass band, is a perfect way to start an EP. This is what the Rebel Radio is made for!

Talking To The Walls

The title song of the album and the finisher of this EP, “Talking To The Walls” is like going 180mph down the interstate on a hot pursuit with the police: fast, electric, and adrenaline-pumping. If you have a 25-minute commute to work, this EP is perfect for starting your drive and sticking your middle finger to all the trials and temptations of the world.

Bullet With Butterfly Wings

The newest single of the band, “Bullet With Butterfly Wings,” was released on January 23, 2026. Imagine this: you’re John Wick in the famous club scene from the first movie, and you’re about to beat some Russian ass. This song is the soundtrack to said ass-kicking. The incredible vocals of the lead singer are the first thing you hear, roping you in and trapping you with the killer groove of the instrumental accompaniment by the band.

Dead Adventures

Cruel Hands

The newest release, as of when this blog was posted, “Cruel Hands,” takes you underground to the depths of the NYC tunnels. This track showcases the overall love and experience this band has playing together. Everything fits in with the other. The powerful drums lay the foundation of a mountain collapsing, the deep and rumbling bass emulating a storm, the guitar giving a glimpse into something chaotic and otherworldy sets the tone for an amazing ethereal vocal lead. The song will act as a storm on the sea with waves rising and lowering, calm melodic guitar switched in an instant to barreling overdrive, finishing with a long exhale of electricity. This band is a must for anyone into “Indie rock dark pop new wave whatever,” as stated in their Spotify about page.

Luke DePietro

Ohio Weather

For anyone into Midwest rock, Luke DePietro is the guy for you. His sound first emerged at Kent State University and depicts the vibe of the Midwest and East Coast better than any big hit billboard musician can dream of. “Ohio Weather” is like taking a longboard down the coast of any of the Great Lakes. A vibe known by few but loved by any those who experience it.

60 Days of Sun

Take a deep breath, lie down on your bed, and relax. The final title song of Luke’s album will take you through the hazy skyline of your memory, imagined through a polaroid lense. The clean guitar tone and vocals seem simple to the naked eye, but as a guitarist myself, this song is a poetic and technical masterpiece.

Fourth of July

Inspired by indie bands of the early 2000s and 2010s, this song is an immediate head-bobber. Upbeat instrumentals led by amazing vocal vibrato give the listener a sense of longing for nostalgia and adventure. This song also features an unexpected saxophone solo and tempo change mid-song. Applying the philosophy of Miles Davis, “Don’t play the butter notes.”

I’d Like To Go Home Now

Memories

The newest single of the band, “I’d Like To Go Home Now,” takes you down memory lane and nostalgia of a life you never lived, taking the phrase “I was born in the wrong era” to heart. This song features an amazing groove and killer vocals with a very catchy chorus and tasty guitar fills.

Dearest Friend

Blood On Your Hands

Keeping the punk scene alive on WSRR, Dearest Friend’s “Blood On Your Hands” is explosive, melodic, witty, and exactly what we are looking for here on the station. It is not easy to be a 3-piece band and to release consistent, unique bangers. To those who have never really dived into the punk scene, you can easily distinguish this band from other local musicians. Not an easy feat, and I have the inkling that we are going to be seeing way more Dearest Friend in the future.

Dead Romance

If anybody likes Green Day or Blink-182, I already know that you will like this song. fast strumming power chords, explosive bass, powerful drumming, and extremely high-energy catchy lyrics. “Dead Romance” will just spawn a skateboard in your hand and a Walkman at your hip. The punk scene is ALIVE BABY.

Take 32

Midwest

A technical masterpiece, bringing ska, punk, prog rock, emo fusion, and grog to Illinois, “Midwest” hooks you immediately with its almost “surf rock” guitar melody. It continues to take you through the clouds with its entrancing vocal lyricism and Midwest groove. Being in a world filled with constant gratification, one can easily pass up the technical difficulty and complexity this song gifts us with. Take a second and listen to the technicality of this piece, and you’re guaranteed to want to come back for more.

Spirit Oh Spirit

The Road

Not to be confused with Cormac McCarthy’s book of the same title, “The Road” by Spirit Oh Spirit offers quite a contrast to that book’s atmosphere. Where the book is about a suicidal man and his son after a devastating apocalypse, this song is more like cruising down the highway with a convertible and a fine babe as a passenger. The airy vocals and guitar allow the world around you to breathe as you escape this apocalyptic dystopia of the modern west.

Son of an Outlaw

While on that roadtrip, you enter the desert southwest, and the cosmic wonder of the desert sky entrances your soul. This song plays as a result. One of my favorite genres of music, “Son of an Outlaw,” is an amazing example of pinnacle Psychedelic Western. A steady drum beat, minor, clean guitar chords, and rhythmic lyrics capture the feeling of the Southwest better than any other style of music. It’s entrancing and immediately draws anybody in.

STIL RUNNIN

VELVET

Opening for ZZ Top in August 2025, STIL RUNNIN offers everything hair metal wants you to have. Killer guitar riffs and amazing vocals. “Velvet” is keeping energy and showmanship alive. A must-see band live. You won’t be let down. So get out your old leather pants, your denim jacket, and rock that perm to STIL RUNNIN!

-Pige

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WSRR: Star Christmas

WSRR Radio is teaming up with some of the hottest local and independent artists to release a PHYSICAL Christmas album!

WSRR is proud to announce the release of WSRR: Star Christmas, a brand-new holiday sampler album featuring ten original Christmas tracks from some of the hottest local and independent artists regularly heard on WSRR. Inspired by classic radio promo discs, Star Christmas showcases the diversity and creativity of the regional music scene, blending heartfelt ballads, alternative rock, genre-bending anthems, and off-beat holiday originals from Judelyn, Gavin Michaels, Silver Dollar, Zoloft, Jet Star, Andrew Myers, SL.AP, and The Whole Damn Affair.

WSRR: Star Christmas is now available for purchase exclusively through the WSRR website.

Get The CD!

This project was funded entirely out of pocket by WSRR, with the intention of giving local artists a platform during the holiday season and offering listeners something fresh beyond traditional Christmas standards. All proceeds from album sales will go directly toward offsetting CD production costs and keeping local, independent music on the air.

Star Christmas reflects the heart of what WSRR is all about: Community, creativity, and supporting artists who don’t have the backing of a major label! We hope you will continue to support local music and spread some holiday cheer with WSRR: Star Christmas!

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WSRR Radio Artist of The Year (2025)

Fan voting runs from Dec. 2nd – Dec. 31st

As another year at WSRR Radio is coming to a close, we want to thank all of the loyal listeners who helped spread local and independent music nationwide by playing, sharing, and posting about WSRR. This was a major year of growth for WSRR and local music alike, with a rise in listenership, artists, the launch of the WSRR Radio App, and going completely free from network advertising! WSRR has never been a business, Non-Profit, Corporation, 501c3, or any corporate entity. Music is an incredibly personal relationship we all share across the globe, regardless of race, sex, religion, political ideologies, or any boundary of the corporate world. Because of this, we have remained what we always have been, a group of friends and creatives working together under the WSRR branding. It’s because of our loyal listeners, our amazing sponsors who support the station, and, of course, the talented local artists across the globe that we are able to do what we do. With that said, it’s time to find out who has been the breakout artist this past 2025! Fan voting is now open below and will continue through December 31st, where we will name the WSRR Artist of the Year as voted on by YOU! Continue to share the love for your local music scene and your favorite independent artist by voting below and sharing the poll! Best of luck to ALL of our one-of-a-kind artists on WSRR!

Vote NOW for the 2025 Artist of The Year!

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WSRR Exclusive: Echo Pilot

A WSRR Radio Exclusive interview with Ryan and Aaron from Echo Pilot

From a remote set up in Nashville, TN, Echo Pilot’s Ryan and Aaron join Style and in an exclusive interview to discuss the story behind the band, New Music, growth, and the local music scene! Check out the full interview below, be sure to stream Notion, and tune in to WSRR Radio!

Interview from (09/19/25)

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WSRR Exclusive: Jet Star II

A WSRR Radio Exclusive interview from the Rebelthon with Jet Star

Live during the 12-hour WSRR Rebelthon, Ohio’s own Jet Star joins Style and Evan in an exclusive interview to discuss what she’s been up to since they last spoke, New Music, growth, and the Cleveland scene! Check out the full interview below, be sure to stream one of her latest singles, Blackberry Brandy, and tune in to WSRR Radio!

Interview from (07/26/25)

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