Green Skull by Connections

  Flying the flag high and proud for the Buckeye Sate's rock underground, Columbus ensemble Connections--which features members of Times New Viking, El Jesus De Magico, and 84 Nash--play smart, catchy lo-fi guitar rock that nods to and builds on the classic Ohio sound (if such a thing exists). "Indie" in the classic sense of the word, Connections wobbly melodies and sly hooks are punctuated by guitar heroics worthy of J Mascis and Neil Young. Playlist