Homecoming Cincinnati Tickets - The ICON Festival Stage at Smale Park

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The National

1 concert

The National, indie rock band from Cincinnati, broke through with 2007's "Boxer." Known for brooding vocals and orchestral sound, they later collaborated with Taylor Swift. Grammy winners, achieving Billboard Top 3 with "High Violet."

Pavement

2 concerts

California-born Pavement defined ’90s indie rock with lo-fi, alt-rock hits like “Cut Your Hair.” Led by Stephen Malkmus and Scott Kannberg, they influenced generations and reunited multiple times.

Julia Jacklin

1 concert

Melbourne’s Julia Jacklin is known for her raw, intimate, and playful style. Her albums, including "Crushing" and "PRE PLEASURE," explore themes of intimacy and agency. Collaborating with co-producer Marcus Paquin, her music features collaborators like Ben Whiteley, Will Kidman, and Laurie Torres. Popular for heartfelt tracks like "Lydia Wears A Cross," she continues to captivate listeners with deeply personal stories.

Arooj Aftab

11 concerts

Arooj Aftab, hailed as "the coolest rock star" by UNCUT, blends risk with nonconformity in her music. Her album "Night Reign" won Grammy nods, while her song "Mohabbat" secured a Grammy win. Featured on Obama's playlist, she's performed at Primavera, Glastonbury, and Coachella, and appeared on The Late Show and Jools Holland.

Bartees Strange

9 concerts

Raised in rural America, Bartees Strange fuses diverse influences like Parliament Funkadelic and Neil Young with hip-hop and indie rock, creating a unique sonic pastiche.

Snail Mail

6 concerts

Lindsey Jordan, born in the U.S., is known for her indie rock style. Her debut album, Lush, showcased her unique blend of confidence and vulnerability. Her second album, Valentine, solidifies her originality in the indie scene. Renowned for masterful lyrics, she writes and creates music with bold and emotional depth.