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It’s time to ‘wang chung.’ The artists — joined by John Waite and Paul Young — bring their “I Want My ’80s Tour” to Meijer Gardens and Interlochen. The Local Spins preview and interview with Wang Chung and Paul Young. Plus, relive their classic music videos.
Our early June roundup of new releases by artists from Michigan covers pop, country, funk, soul and much more. Check out the reviews and listen to tracks from all of the albums.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
In Kalamazoo, Pride shined through on a perfect day to celebrate diversity with a host of eclectic Michigan bands. Plus, GridLife Fest wrapped up two days of music in South Haven and Kalamazoo hosted ‘Art on the Mall’ performances. The recaps and photos at Local Spins.
The unusual tour that puts Michigander Maynard James Keenan’s A Perfect Circle and Puscifer on the same stage with Primus rocked Van Andel Arena on Wednesday, with a brief guest appearance by Billy Strings. The Local Spins review and photos.
Concert reviews · Summer Festivals · Videos · Weekend Photo Gallery
Local Spins rounds up a busy weekend of live music music across the state — from Detroit to Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids to Paw Paw and beyond — in words, photos and a video. Check out images from Movement, Bus Benefit, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Neal Francis, Hot Like Mars, Megan Rae Band, Kanin Wren, Jon Spencer and a summer-starting event at Turnstiles.
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Keenan’s Puscifer and A Perfect Circle will join Primus on stage Wednesday at Van Andel Arena. He opens up to Local Spins about the tour, his past and a development he plans for Scottville, where he grew up.
Features · Photos · Playlists · Top 13 Lists
Birthdays only come around once a year, so Local Spins marks its 13th anniversary today with its top playlists, top Michigan albums of 2025 and a photo recap of Wednesday’s birthday bash at SpeakEZ Lounge. Check out some amazing and unusual playlists, and see whic
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It was a weekend of string things unlike any other with pop violinist Kishi Bashi, the GR Symphony getting funky with Lettuce and Rainbow Kitten Surprise closing things with a Sunday flourish. The photos at Local Spins, including images from Bronson Arm, Brother Wolf and Lucius Fox.
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The band playing Local Spins’ 13th anniversary show next Wednesday debuted a new song this week and has a busy summer ahead, just part of the mid-May Michigan Music Showcase radio podcast that also featured the debut of tracks by Major Murphy, Dave & Kristi and more. Listen to the show, check out a performance video and learn more about The Legal Immigrants.
Concert reviews · Videos · Weekend Photo Gallery
From Shades’ electronic spectacle in Grand Rapids to Jon Hayes debuting new music in Kalamazoo to a record label birthday, concert excitement unfolded across W. Michigan. The images at Local Spins.
Local Spins on WYCE · Upcoming shows · Whatever Happened To
Today’s ‘Whatever Happened To’ feature revisits the psych/surf/garage band which plays the Dizzybird Anniversary tonight in Grand Rapids. Plus, Local Spins debuts new music by other Michigan artists. Get Heaters’ back story and listen to this week’s Michigan Music Showcase radio podcast.
Breaking music news · Summer Concerts
The shows just keep coming. Local Spins’ exclusive listing of outdoor community concerts across Michigan now boasts 100-plus series. We’ve added 25 more schedules to our summer guide; here are a few to check out and get an update on The Accidentals, who will play several of these series this summer.
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The label’s 11th anniversary party takes place at The Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids on Friday with Heaters, Gringo Star, Hollywood Makeout and Crystal Trench. Learn more at Local Spins, view the show schedule and check out videos of all the artists.
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The West Michigan-bred hard rock band plays GLC Live at 20 Monroe in Grand Rapids and Fillmore Detroit this week on its ‘What Remains’ tour. The Local Spins interview with Leigh Kakaty, who opens up about processing mental health issues and the importance of Pop Evil’s latest album.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
The musical approaches varied widely, but the impact on packed, enthused audiences was the same at several different venues from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo. The concert recaps, photos at Local Spins.
The latest releases from the northern Michigan singer-songwriter, emerging psych-country-jam band and keyboardist-singer came in just ahead of RyneShyne and Melophobix. View the chart, listen to the music.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts
The veteran blues band opens up about its new studio release for Local Spins, which also debuts tracks by Annagail, Desmond Jones, Rodeo Boys, Sixman, Flowers on the Grave and more. Get the back story on Out of Favor Boys and listen to this week’s radio show podcast at Local Spins.
Concert announcements · Special Offers · Upcoming shows
In addition to a May 21 bash at SpeakEZ Lounge starring The Legal Immigrants, Local Spins will partner with Rockford Brewing and Turnstiles on May events celebrating our birthday. Get the lowdown on these special events and see how you can support Local Spins’ coverage of Michigan music.
Albums that Changed the World · Audio · Playlists
Today, the Local Spins series revealing albums that have impacted musicians and music industry movers and shakers spotlights longtime concert promoter Nate Dorough. Check out his intriguing picks and listen to tracks from all of the albums at Local Spins.
With special guests Beartooth and Morgan Wade also impressing fans, the Florida hard rockers electrified the Van Andel Arena crowd on Monday with special effects and emotional moments
Concert reviews · Videos · Weekend Photo Gallery
The last full week of April boasted some fascinating shows visually and instrumentally, including guitar wiz Jake Allen and the future of music via Kalamazoo Academy of Rock bands. The images at Local Spins.
Summer Concerts · Upcoming shows
Today, Local Spins gets Michigan music lovers ready for another summer of concert revelry, from Pine Knob to Interlochen to Meijer Gardens to Soaring Eagle Casino, Bell’s Brewery and more. View the schedules from mammoth amphitheaters to intimate outdoor settings.
Albums that Changed the World · Audio · Playlists · Upcoming shows
The Gaylord alt-rock artist and looping wizard plays SpeakEZ Lounge in Grand Rapids for the first time on Wednesday, set to showcase virtuosic talent that’s impressed audiences across the globe. Learn more about Jake Allen and check out the albums that have inspired his own music.
Artist Spotlights · Commentary · Playlists · Videos
Today, Local Spins revisits the remarkable career of the American rock, funk, R&B and pop legend, showcases the continued popularity of Minnesota’s Paisley Park and traces West Michigan connections to The Purple One. Plus, check out a Top 9 Playlist of under-the-radar Prince classics.
The Detroit-bred guitarist blazed a loud, shapeshifting trail through his career catalog on Tuesday for 2,600 rabid fans at GLC Live at 20 Monroe. The concert review and photo gallery at Local Spins.
Albums that Changed the World · Artist Spotlights · Audio · Upcoming shows
Local Spins checks in with Jack White bassist and childhood buddy Dominic John Davis as the ‘No Name’ tour prepares to play GLC Live at 20 Monroe this week. Plus, see what iconic albums have impacted Davis the most.
Concert reviews · Videos · Weekend Photo Gallery
Music fans were embracing the classics over the past week — and cheering on Dogs in a Pile and Silver Creek Revival. Browse the images and a video at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Videos · Weekend Photo Gallery
As Michigan’s spring finally began to emerge, national and local heroes raised the temperature musically from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo, featuring everything from national acts such as Killswitch Engage to local heroes such as Molly and Kait Rose. The recaps and photos at Local Spins.
The Eastown institution offers a wide range of musical entertainment, from hip hop to blues to rock to soul to DJs to reggae and more. Learn more about the popular nightclub in this Venue Spotlight and browse a photo gallery at Local Spins.
For 25 years, The Honeytones hosted this benefit concert to aid the hungry in Kent County until COVID hit. Now, it’s back with The Soul Syndicate and Money Soup to party for a cause.
The Albion-bred, soulful Americana and rock band returned to Grand Rapids St. Cecilia Music Center for a rousing Friday concert that was taped for a future live release. The review and photos.
Albums that Changed the World · Audio
The popular series highlighting recordings that have influenced artists and those in the music business continues with the Ann Arbor marketing director for The Ark. View her picks; listen to the music.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins Rewind · Upcoming shows · Videos
March 2024 generated some of the most buzzed-about stories of the year, and Billy Strings and other Michigan artists featured in those articles are making waves in 2025. Local Spins takes a look back … and forward.
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The much-admired northern Michigan singer-songwriter opens up about her new music for Local Spins, which also debuts tracks by Michigander, G-Hollow, The Junky Swinger and more. Learn more about May Erlewine’s latest project and listen to today’s radio show podcast.
From naked fans to fiery tips to bitten violists to narcoleptic dogs and keyboard players, the anecdotes from amusing live music events are, indeed, memorable. View many of them at Local Spins and add your own tales to the roster.
The Cadillac native’s latest release, “Flash-A-Magic,” nudged out albums by Headband Henny, Michigander, Adrian Wright and Avocadsquad. View the chart; sample the music at Local Spins.
Artist Spotlights · Audio · Upcoming shows
The quartet featuring singer Laurel Premo creates organic, boundary-pushing music, with two special, visually enhanced concerts this week at a Grand Rapids planetarium. The back story at Local Spins.
Albums that Changed the World · Audio · Playlists · Videos
With cosmic Americana/string band The Wild Honey Collective playing SpeakEZ Lounge on Wednesday, we asked its frontman to reveal recordings that impacted him. Plus, view a video of the band and listen to its music.
Album Releases · Audio · Upcoming shows
This March roundup of releases by Michigan artists also includes our takes on new albums by Jessica Wolfbird and Stephen Hooper. Plus, listen to tracks from each artist and see where some of them will be performing.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
Local Spins’ week-in-music roundup travels from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo to showcase everything from national touring acts such as Vampa and Ella Langley to local stars Hannah Laine, Jessica Ivey and Santino Jones and more. Browse the images at Local Spins.
awards · Breaking music news · Concert reviews
Friday night’s musical celebration hosted by WYCE-FM at The Intersection boasted an enthused crowd, riveting sets and honors for in the Valley Below, Michigan Rattlers, Earth Radio, Pablo Eskobear and more. View the full list of winners and more at Local Spins.
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The Petoskey-based band nominated for Jammie Awards plays its home state next month. The Local Spins interview, plus bend an ear to new tracks from The Accidentals, Spencer LaJoye, Verlaine, Sean Anthony Sullivan, Josie Hall and more.
Friday night’s mammoth show on all three stages at The Intersection in Grand Rapids will feature 18 bands and numerous award presentations. View and save the full schedule at Local Spins.
Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Upcoming shows
This week’s Local Spins on WYCE radio show podcast spotlights winners from the 2024 awards, looks ahead to next week’s mammoth event at The Intersection and debuts tracks by other Michigan artists.
To rev up its ‘Tribute Month,’ Grand Rapids’ SpeakEZ Lounge hosts the Crazy Hearse tribute to Neil Young tonight. Warm up for the show with this Top 10 playlist of Young classics.
Albums that Changed the World · Audio · Playlists · Upcoming shows
The Holland-based member of Brother Adams and host of a popular open-mic shares his love for The Offspring, Boston, Silverchair and more. Learn more about Driesenga; listen to music that’s influenced him.
Concert reviews · Videos · Weekend Photo Gallery
Our concert photo roundup for the past week features images from Grand Rapids, Holland and Kalamazoo covering everything from rap’s Masta Killa to the pop-rock jams of Eggy to a Neil Diamond tribute.
Announcements · Upcoming shows
Starting in late February, two annual showcases of local and regional bands will give fans a chance to celebrate dozens of Michigan artists representing varied musical styles. View a list of nominees for Jammie Awards and competitors in The Stray’s Battle of the Bands at Local Spins.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts
The funky Grand Rapids rock band talked about its sophomore project for Local Spins, which also debuted tracks by Tobin Sprout, Brie Stoner, Moon Orchids, Farewell Come April, Lafayette Gunter Jr. and more. Get the back story on Melophobix and listen to this week’s radio show podcast.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
Relive the past week’s live music highlights over and over thanks to today’s photo gallery round-up of West Michigan concerts, from Black Midi’s Geordie Greep to Hollywood Makeout to a Sounds of the Zoo fundraiser and more
