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Michigander revels in ‘wild feeling’ of national chart success while eyeing new EP
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
- October 30, 2020
Frontman Jason Singer talked about his latest hit single for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted music by Chris DuPont, Au Gres, Jack Droppers, Allison Van Liere, Laura Rain, The Marsupials and more. Learn more about Michigander’s new music and future plans, check out a live performance video of the new single, and listen to this week’s radio show podcast at Local Spins.
Spring Lake’s Seven Steps Up concert venue lands ‘lifesaving’ $35,000 grant
Breaking music news · Venue Spotlight
- October 29, 2020
The national Live Music Society awarded grants to 20 clubs across the country, the same day that the Michigan Music Alliance announced a ‘relaunch’ of a fundraising campaign to aid musicians hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more about both developments at Local Spins.
Album Reviews: Callab, Deerfield Run, Brant Satala, Cameron Blake, Stovepipe, VAZUM
Album reviews · Audio
- October 28, 2020
This week, Local Spins spotlights six new releases by Michigan artists, from hip hop to roots rock to folk, and featuring a couple of collections perfect for haunting your neighbors on Halloween. Check out the reviews, listen to songs from each of the releases.
Top 10 Scariest Songs Ever: Local Spins readers unearth the horrifying Halloween 2020 playlist
Playlists · Top 10 Lists · Videos
- October 27, 2020
n what may be the scariest year ever, Halloween 2020 rears its spooky head on Saturday. So, to get folks ready, Local Spins presents some of its readers’ favorite terrifying tracks for a spine-tingling soundtrack. Turn off the lights, press play and get ready to be spooked.

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Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos

Michigander revels in ‘wild feeling’ of national chart success while eyeing new EP

October 30, 2020

Frontman Jason Singer talked about his latest hit single for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted music by Chris DuPont, Au Gres, Jack Droppers, Allison Van Liere, Laura Rain, The Marsupials and more. Learn more about Michigander’s new music and future plans, check out a live performance video of the new single, and listen to this week’s radio show podcast at Local Spins.

Breaking music news · Venue Spotlight

Spring Lake’s Seven Steps Up concert venue lands ‘lifesaving’ $35,000 grant

October 29, 2020

The national Live Music Society awarded grants to 20 clubs across the country, the same day that the Michigan Music Alliance announced a ‘relaunch’ of a fundraising campaign to aid musicians hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more about both developments at Local Spins.

Album reviews · Audio

Album Reviews: Callab, Deerfield Run, Brant Satala, Cameron Blake, Stovepipe, VAZUM

October 28, 2020

This week, Local Spins spotlights six new releases by Michigan artists, from hip hop to roots rock to folk, and featuring a couple of collections perfect for haunting your neighbors on Halloween. Check out the reviews, listen to songs from each of the releases.

Playlists · Top 10 Lists · Videos

Top 10 Scariest Songs Ever: Local Spins readers unearth the horrifying Halloween 2020 playlist

October 27, 2020

n what may be the scariest year ever, Halloween 2020 rears its spooky head on Saturday. So, to get folks ready, Local Spins presents some of its readers’ favorite terrifying tracks for a spine-tingling soundtrack. Turn off the lights, press play and get ready to be spooked.

Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows

Big List Concert Guide (Oct. 26-Nov. 1): Halloween hoopla, a street party & more

October 26, 2020

Although the weather is limiting outdoor performances these days, Local Spins has scared up a smattering of spine-tingling Halloween week shows and socially distanced costume parties to consider.

Videos

World Premiere Video: Jake Allen goes ‘On the Run,’ plus new videos by other Michigan artists

October 25, 2020

Local Spins today exclusively premieres a new music video from northern Michigan’s Jake Allen. Plus, check out new videos from other Michigan artists, including a May Erlewine song that got the attention of Bonnie Raitt and entries from Lady Ace Boogie, Cameron Blake, The Dave Marean Band and Brent Godfrey.

Local Spins Rewind · Photos

Local Spins Rewind: Luke Bryan, Folk Alliance, Ben Folds, Trey Anastasio fire up fall 2019

October 24, 2020

A year ago this week, country, pop, jam band, rock and folk fans were in the thick of memorable West Michigan performances and events — oblivious to the approaching COVID pandemic. Relive the week in words and photos courtesy of Local Spins Rewind.

Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos

Cameron Blake rechannels dark moments into inspiring, signature ‘band album’

October 23, 2020

The Grand Rapids singer-songwriter opens up about his dynamic, electric new project for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted tracks by Callab, Brant Satala, May Erlewine, Young Ritual, Anonymous Phone Call, The Brothers Crunch, Justin “Stovepipe” Stover and other Michigan artists. Get the back story on Cameron Blake and listen to the radio show podcast at Local Spins.

Venue Spotlight · Videos

‘Comeback Road’ Video Premiere: The Pyramid Scheme aches for return of live music

October 22, 2020

Today, Local Spins partners with a local filmmaking team to launch a new video series examining the plight of several West Michigan concert venues shut down by COVID-19. Watch the video showcasing The Pyramid Scheme exclusively at Local Spins.

Album reviews · Audio

Album Reviews: The Crane Wives, Crooked Spires, The Soods, The Brothers Crunch, more

October 21, 2020

New albums from River City Narrative and Anonymous Phone Call are also part of this week’s roundup of new Michigan releases. Check out the reviews and listen to music from each of this week’s featured artists.

Playlists · Top 10 Lists · Videos

Playlist: The Livery’s Top 10, from Go Rounds to Bonehawk, Bernard, Brian & Bonerama

October 20, 2020

Until COVID, Benton Harbor’s The Livery was a favored performance spot for many regional and national acts, reflected in the brewery’s Top 10 playlist of artists who’ve played its stage. And the venue has plans for upcoming ‘sound stage’ sessions amid the pandemic. Learn more about that and listen to the playlist at Local Spins.

Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows · Videos

The Big List Concert Guide (Oct. 19-25): Third Nature Brewing anniversary and more

October 19, 2020

A pair of milestone events top this week’s concert calendar roundup at Local Spins. Learn more about Callab’s new recording and see what else is cooking in the full roster of shows on the Big List.

Michigander revels in ‘wild feeling’ of national chart success while eyeing new EP

Spring Lake’s Seven Steps Up concert venue lands ‘lifesaving’ $35,000 grant

Album Reviews: Callab, Deerfield Run, Brant Satala, Cameron Blake, Stovepipe, VAZUM

Top 10 Scariest Songs Ever: Local Spins readers unearth the horrifying Halloween 2020 playlist

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Michigander revels in ‘wild feeling’ of national chart success while eyeing new EP

Spring Lake’s Seven Steps Up concert venue lands ‘lifesaving’ $35,000 grant

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Album Reviews: Callab, Deerfield Run, Brant Satala, Cameron Blake, Stovepipe, VAZUM

Top 10 Scariest Songs Ever: Local Spins readers unearth the horrifying Halloween 2020 playlist

Big List Concert Guide (Oct. 26-Nov. 1): Halloween hoopla, a street party & more

World Premiere Video: Jake Allen goes ‘On the Run,’ plus new videos by other Michigan artists

Local Spins Rewind: Luke Bryan, Folk Alliance, Ben Folds, Trey Anastasio fire up fall 2019

Cameron Blake rechannels dark moments into inspiring, signature ‘band album’

‘Comeback Road’ Video Premiere: The Pyramid Scheme aches for return of live music

Album Reviews: The Crane Wives, Crooked Spires, The Soods, The Brothers Crunch, more

Playlist: The Livery’s Top 10, from Go Rounds to Bonehawk, Bernard, Brian & Bonerama

The Big List Concert Guide (Oct. 19-25): Third Nature Brewing anniversary and more

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