Franklin Soults, Author at Cleveland Scene

Hip-Hop’s High Ground

Jurassic 5 hail from ferocious South Central, but they’ve managed to dodge gangsta life.

With the Flaming Lips. Friday, October 25, at the Palace Theatre.

What Finds You Is Not Yours, What Leaves You Is Not Stolen (brianstraw@pocketmail.com)

Slanted & Enchanted: Luxe & Reduxe (Matador)

The Neon Years (Made in America Music)

Sleater-Kinney tackles motherhood, maturity, and Vin Diesel movies.

With the Big Tymers, Lil’ Wayne, Fabolous, and Amerie. Sunday, October 13, at the CSU Convocation Center.

Velocity of Sound (SpinArt)

Blue(RTT)

With Jo Dee Messina. Saturday, September 28, at Gund Arena.

La Musica Della Mafia: Il Canto di Malavita (Piasa)

With Rascal Flatts. Sunday, September 22, at Blossom Music Center.