The Akron Sound refers to the independent music, largely new wave and punk rock, coming out of

Akron, Ohio Akron () is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Summit County. It is located on the western edge of the Glaciated Allegheny Plateau, about south of downtown Cleveland. As of the 2020 Census, the city ...

, in the late 1970s. In the late 1970s, following the international success of local band

Devo Devo (, originally ) is an American rock band from Akron, Ohio Akron () is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Summit County. It is located on the western edge of the Glaciated Allegheny Plateau ...

, talent scouts combed the city. Soon, several compilation albums promoted the Akron Sound, a multifaceted music scene led by

the Waitresses The Waitresses were an American new wave band from Akron, Ohio, best known for their singles "I Know What Boys Like" and " Christmas Wrapping." They released two albums, '' Wasn't Tomorrow Wonderful?'' and '' Bruiseology'', and two EPs, '' I Co ...

and Rachel Sweet, and many artists of regional prominence including Tin Huey, Liam Sternberg, Bizarros, and

Rubber City Rebels Rubber City Rebels are an American punk band from Akron, Ohio that formed in 1976. Early years The original lineup of the band consisted of Rod Firestone (vocals), Buzz Clic (guitar), Donny Damage (bass), Stix Pelton (drums) and Pete Sake (k ...

. Local clubs that featured these bands included The Crypt and The Bank. Photos, recordings, and artifacts are collected at The Akron Sound Museum in downtown Akron.

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The Akron Sound: The Heyday of the Midwest's Punk Capital
' by Calvin C. Rydbom (The History Press; March 5, 2018)

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