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I'm a staff writer at Scene, an alternative weekly located in Cleveland, Ohio, and an adjunct English teacher at Cuyahoga Community College.
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Death Cab for Cutie’s New Album Marks Return to Band’s Indie Rock Roots

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By Jeff Niesel Verified
| Cleveland Scene Verified
Three years ago, indie rockers Death Cab for Cutie embarked on a tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their fourth album, Transatlanticism. On that trek, they discovered the less-is-more ethos that would inform their latest album, I Built You a Tower. “With any artist, you dip into different recording means,” says singer-guitarist Jason McGerr via phone from his Bellingham, WA home. Death Cab for Cutie performs at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, at Jacobs Pavilion.
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15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Weekend (July 9-12)

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By Jeff Niesel Verified
| Cleveland Scene Verified
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 07/09 BorderLight Theatre Festival Founded in 2015, BorderLight Festival is a nonprofit whose mission is to present innovative theater that “inspires, builds cross-cultural understanding, and celebrates the diversity of the human experience,” as it’s put in a press release.
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17 of the Best Concerts to Catch in July in Cleveland

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By Jeff Niesel Verified
| Cleveland Scene Verified
THU 07/02 The Church — The Singles Tour: 1980-2025 The Australian group that had hits in the ’80s with moody tunes such as “Under the Milky Way” and “Reptile” brings its greatest hits tour to the Rock Hall. The show begins at 8 p.m. 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., 216-515-8444, rockhall.com. SUN 07/05 Straight No Chaser The vocal group performs at 7:30 p.m. at Northfield Park Racino.
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