The Vindys have released a magnificent new album titled Bugs.

Who are The Vindys? They are an American 5-piece from Ohio. The pop-rock band is fronted by soulful singer Jackie Popovec, whose immaculate vocals and charming personality is complemented by the brilliance of the musicians surrounding her, that is: John Anthony (guitar), Ed Davis (drums), Matt Jackson (bass) and Rick Deak (guitar).

Musically, Bugs is an exhibition of The Vindys’ genre-blurring approach. You’ll notice influences from soul, indie rock and electronic pop. Highlighted above is the title-track, a groovy track that typifies the band’s style.

We may be bias, but Northeast Ohio act The Vindys are one of the tightest and talented acts on the national stage. The rockers have long produced soulful and exquisite tracks, but with their latest album, they prove to be a magnetic force of sonic mastery. Fronted by the confident vocal powerhouse Jackie Popovec, who reminds listeners of the likes of Alice Merton and even Adele, the band are all exceptionally trained. The talent is palpable with their title track “Bugs”. While listeners have heard a lot of jazz and soul influence in their past catalogue, with “Bugs”, The Vindys go full on rock with a track showing there is little the band is not capable of. They have a firm grasp of genre with a depth of talent that is only beginning to be explored.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – It’s a big weekend for The Vindys – the Youngstown rock band released their new song “Bugs” Friday, which is also the title track off their new album, dropping Saturday.

They’re performing at the Youngstown Amphitheatre Saturday night. A former warehouse on Youngstown’s lower west side is where The Vindy’s held a Friday night rehearsal.

Emerging from Ohio, The Vindys are an alt-rock outfit who are rapidly building a significant fan base within their home state and beyond.

Approaching the genre in their own imitable style, this group create a kind of energising sound that makes a bold and impactful statement that is sure to grab your attention.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The popular Youngstown band The Vindys has been ready to release its sophomore record, “Bugs,” for more than a year.

But the project, recorded with Mike Estock in early 2020 at Canfield’s Court Street Recording Studio, was put on hold when the coronavirus pandemic reached Ohio in the spring of 2020, said singer Jackie Popovec. The Vindys had hoped to support the album with live shows, which were largely canceled due to COVID-19.

It's a big upcoming weekend for Youngstown native band, The Vindys as they release their long-awaited third studio album, 'Bugs.'

21 News Anchor Erin Simonek hung out with Jackie Popovec and Rick Deak before the Styx concert at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheater Thursday night, just 48 hours until one of their biggest performances.

The Vindys, one of the most sought-after bands in Northeast Ohio, blend alt-rock sounds that Cleveland Magazine says, “…reminds us of the Black Keys,” and “…make us want to dance, whether we’re in a grimy dive bar or a field in Lake County.” Their new album, Bugs, will be out July 31 (pre-save the album HERE); the title track “Bugs,” mixed by Ryan West (Rihanna, Eminem, Jay-Z), with its mesmerizing and throbbing beat will be released on July 30 across all platforms.

YOUNGSTOWN — As The Vindys unveil its future with the new album “Bugs,” the band also will celebrate Youngstown’s musical past.

Saturday’s concert at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre will include a guest appearance by Tom Figinsky, lead guitar player for Left End, a Youngstown band that was one of the top-drawing acts regionally in the ’70s.

YOUNGSTOWN — The Vindys have generated a buzz for years. It only should increase with “Bugs.”

The band officially releases its new album Saturday, the same day it will headline the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre.

A few of the songs already will be familiar to fans. “I Want Your Heart” and “Are You Ready” were two of the five most-played local songs on The Summit public radio station in 2019.

Youngstown rockers The Vindys have had a big splash in the area since they debuted in 2013. Named after the city’s legacy daily newspaper The Youngstown Vindicator, which ceased publication in April 2019 after 150 years before being purchased by an out-of-state company and restarted, the band shows no signs of such speedbumps on their path.

Other acts sounded more polished. Youngstown vintage pop band The Vindys and Columbus funk-rock group The Floorwalkers brought a ton of action to the festival’s smaller Stage 3, where trees provided plenty of shade for the relaxed, chill shows.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – It seems like a pivotal moment for the Vindys. The Youngstown-based rockers will release their long-awaited third studio album, “Bugs,” on July 31 and play a hometown show at the spacious Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre that night. The act’s potential has long been obvious and the new album could take it to the next level. The quintet, led by Jackie Popovec, is poised to become a regional act with staying power and an unlimited future.

Youngstown-based rock band Vindy’s has performed at various festivals such as LaureLive, Winnetka Music Festival and Summeriest during his career dating back a few years. The band won the first day of the Emerging Artist Series selected by Twitter voters.

In addition, Vindys shares stages with Drive-By Truckers, Judah & Lion, Hunter Hayes, Reeve Carney and more.

Vindys has just released their new album Bugs, Released on July 31st.

Over the course of a career that stretches back a few years now, the Youngstown-based rock band the Vindys have performed at various festivals including LaureLive, Winnetka Music Festival and Summeriest, where the band won the first day of the Emerging Artist Series selected by voters on Twitter.

Additionally, the Vindys have shared the stage with the Drive-By Truckers, Judah & the Lion, Hunter Hayes, Reeve Carney and more.

With a propulsive, soulful feel that reminds us of the Black Keys, this Youngstown band’s catchy rock tunes make us want to dance, whether we’re in a grimy dive bar or a field in Lake County. Plus, lead singer Jackie Popovec brings a sultry, gritty vibe to songs such as “Are You Ready.”

After a quiet year, the band The Vindys is enjoying a flurry of activity.

The group played two weeks ago at the Canton Palace Theatre, where fans had a choice of attending in person with limited-capacity, socially distanced seating or livestreaming the show from the comfort of their own homes.

The Vindys new live album represents a milestone for the Youngstown-based rockers.

“Live from West Side Bowl,” recorded in 2019 at the Youngstown rock club, is the first release by the band since 2017’s “Keep Going.” The dry spell was made longer by the pandemic-driven ban on live performances.

Clevelanders ain’t afraid of a little cold. Thousands of them proved that by packing the West Bank of the Flats Saturday night for the 11th annual Brite Winter music and arts festival. With more than 40 acts on five stages, food trucks and immersive art exhibits, the festival once again showcased the region’s great breadth of diverse talent and demonstrated with a very well-attended event that winter can be a blast. Here are five quick takeaways from the event.

Brite Winter is still serving the same mission that it started with 11 years ago: Provide entertainment to Clevelanders in the typically boring winter season.

The music festival has always embraced chilly February outdoor weather and put on a day of locally focused music, art displays, games, bonfires and more.

Women who Rock, an annual benefit concert that raises money to support women's health, is back for its fourth year on Fri., May 15 at Stage AE. The event takes place during National Women's Health Week and proceeds will benefit Magee-Womens Research Institute (MWRI). Based in Pittsburgh, MWRI is the nation’s largest research institute dedicated solely to women’s health.