In 2012, the Canton-based indie pop band Hey Monea! won the international Hard Rock Rising Global Battle of the Bands Competition. Now, the band has just released its new album, Cheap Souvenirs, a collection of catchy tunes that it recorded with big-time producer Dennis Herring (Modest Mouse, Ra Ra Riot). The guys came by the office yesterday to play a few songs from the album. They host a CD release party tonight at Musica in Akron.

Check out previous Scene Sessions with the Promise Hero, Zach, Stephanie Trivison, Diana Chittester, One Day’s Notice, Taylor Lamborn and Unsaid Fate.

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Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.