Currents in Cincinnati

About Currents

Currents is the project of Brian Lettieri, a guitarist and producer who emerged from the indie rock scene with a distinctly introspective approach. His music trades in atmospheric guitars, restrained vocals, and production that feels deliberately lo-fi without being sloppy. The project gained traction among indie listeners for its ability to sound both nostalgic and contemporary, pulling from post-punk and alternative rock lineages while maintaining something that feels genuinely his own. Tracks like 'Let It Go' showcase his knack for building tension through repetition and texture rather than bombast. 'Alone Together' became something of a focal point, demonstrating his gift for melancholic hooks that stick without feeling saccharine. What separates Currents from the pack of bedroom producers is an apparent restraint—he doesn't overcomplicate things, and there's a confidence in letting space breathe. The project has developed a dedicated following among people who actually know their guitar pedals and appreciate when someone uses delay the way it's meant to sound.

Currents shows are quiet, attentive affairs. Lettieri commands the room through restraint—there's no grandstanding. Crowds lean in rather than jump around. The guitar work is precise enough that people genuinely listen. There's something hypnotic about watching him build these things in real time.

Known for Let It Go, Alone Together, The Way It Was, Bloodhail, Overland

Currents + Cincinnati

Currents has built a solid presence in Cincinnati, with regular stops at venues like Bogart's where they played a tight 11-song set in November. They're the kind of band that rewards repeat visits, mixing crowd favorites like 'Never There' with deeper cuts. The math metalcore crowd here seems to get what they're doing.

Currents in Cincinnati News

• News: Erra and Currents Announce Spring 2026 North American Tour New Noise Magazine · Dec 22, 2025
• Currents and Erra announce 2026 North American co-headlining tour Metal Insider · Dec 17, 2025
• Currents And ERRA Tag Team The Silence Follows Tour 2026 Knotfest · Dec 17, 2025
• Currents and Erra to Co-Headline North American Tour MetalSucks · Dec 16, 2025
• MAKE THEM SUFFER's Alex Reade leaves stage mid-show, too ill to finish gig Lambgoat · Nov 25, 2025

Live Music in Cincinnati

Cincinnati's indie and alternative scene has teeth. The city's produced acts with real staying power and bred audiences that actually listen instead of just showing up. There's a thoughtfulness to what moves people here — a lineage from Foxy Shazam to Lung to Tweens that values weirdness without pretension. Currents' textured, sometimes-fractured pop sensibility should find real ears.

Cincinnati road trip to see Currents?

Stay in Hyde Park, Cincinnati's most elegant neighborhood, with tree-lined streets and restored Victorian homes. Dinner at The Eagle—a fine dining spot that takes Southern cooking seriously—pairs well with Stapleton's sensibility. Spend your afternoon at the Cincinnati Art Museum or walking the grounds at Spring Grove Cemetery, one of America's most beautiful cemeteries. Both offer quiet reflection before heading to the show. If you have time, catch the view from Skyline Chili's main location; the city panorama is worth the detour, even if the food is divisive.