Joey Aich (Joseph Holbert) is a Columbus-based hip-hop artist and rapper who's got a new album coming out this fall, which you can find on all streaming platforms. He's also got some great music already out. He's a big advocate for community. In this episode we talk about everything from his musical journey, venues he enjoys playing, other Columbus artists, favorite places to eat and drink in CBus, and much more

0:00 Joey's Intro

1:20 How Joey ended up in Columbus

2:30 Early years

4:47 importance of writing

6:03 Joey’s family’s influence

8:06 Time at Denison University

8:50 Moving to Columbus, establishing roots

13:19 Music career since moving to Columbus

14:51 Going “all in” on upcoming album

16:02 Favorite venues

16:50 Inspiration

20:08 Introducing The Headband

23:11 Biggest challenges

25:09 Message to new upcoming Columbus artists

29:06 Does Columbus have a hiphop scene?

31:31 Local artists that inspire Joey Aich

37:45 We Amplify Voices volunteer work

43:02 Excitement dance concern for the future of Columbus

45:36 Favorite places to eat, drink, hangout in Columbus

46:26 Closing thoughts

Welcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.