Author: John Sinkevics

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From Michigan to Morocco, Luke Winslow-King embraces diversity as solo tour hits home state

  • November 21, 2025

On a Michigan tour with a new album on the way, Luke Winslow-King reveals the back story about a special new world music project, his love of his home state and more with Local Spins, which also debuts new tracks by Major Murphy, The JR Band, Bob James abd more Mitten State artists. Listen to this week’s radio show podcast at Local Spins.

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Greensky Bluegrass breathes ‘new life’ into classics with star-splashed ‘XXV’ album

  • October 31, 2025

Local Spins spotlights the Kalamazoo bluegrass heroes who celebrate their 25th anniversary with a new record and two hometown shows. Mike Devol from Greensky Bluegrass talks about the new record, Billy Strings and more. Plus, this week’s Michigan Music Showcase podcast with new tracks from Caitlin Cusack, Lady Ace Boogie, Jack Droppers, Izzy Reign and more.

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Amid ‘incredible’ 2025, Americana’s Rebel Eves bring inspirational release tour to SpeakEZ

  • October 29, 2025

Tonight, The Rebel Eves super-group makes its Local Spins Wednesdays debut at Grand Rapids’ SpeakEZ Lounge. Get a recap of the band’s year and upcoming Michigan tour, with stops in Ann Arbor, East Lansing and Leland. Plus, band member Grace Theisen reveals the three albums that have influenced her most.

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Michigan’s Heat Above embraces ‘crazy’ emotion, honesty with melancholy dream rock

  • September 19, 2025

The Flint-area rock band has released singles this year with more music, shows ahead. Local Spins spotlights the band and debuts tracks by other Michigan artists, including Luke Winslow-King, Whorled, JonPaul Wallace, Hail Your Highness, Hand of Giants and more. Learn more about Heat Above and listen to this week’s radio show podcast.

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The Accidentals eye release of new album, Michigan tour stops amid star-packed schedule

  • August 1, 2025

The Michigan alt-folk heroes who play upcoming shows in their home state talk about their studio work and touring with Local Spins, which also spotlights new music by American Rust, Mei Semones, The War and Treaty, The Wire Monkeys, Al Wesley and more. Find out more about The Accidentals and their new album, and listen to this week’s radio show podcast.

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Michigan’s Greet Death puts twist on love songs with lush, dark, anthemic ‘Die in Love’

  • July 25, 2025

The band headlining T-Rex Fest’s opening night in Grand Rapids opens up about its new music. Local Spins Michigan Music Showcase also debuts tracks by several Mitten State artists, including Cameron Blake, Ralston Bowles, The Fields, Clawfoot and more. Get the back story on Greet Death and listen to this week’s radio show podcast.

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