Breaking music news · Concert announcements · Summer Concerts
Today’s announcement of the 34-concert summer series also features the likes of The String Cheese Incident and The Head & The Heart as well as returning favorites O.A.R., Umphrey’s McGee, Trombone Shorty, Jason Isbell, CAKE and Rick Springfield. View the full schedule.
Artist Spotlights · Upcoming shows · Videos
The revamped and re-energized indie-folk and Americana band of multi-instrumentalists makes its Local Spins Wednesdays debut in Grand Rapids tonight. Learn more about this emerging band in this Artist Spotlight.
Artist Spotlights · Upcoming shows · Videos
The Grand Rapids alt-rock heroes who made a splash in the late 1990s will perform Thursday at The Collaborative Lab, with the show recorded for video release. The lowdown 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.
Artist Spotlights · Audio · Hot Top 5
Jason Singer and Michigander — who head out on tour with Dawes later this month — topped the March chart, followed by Headband Henny, Melophobix and The Hacky Turtles. View the full chart at Local Spins and listen to tracks from all of the releases.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts
The singer and keyboardist with Earth Radio releases her new solo EP today and opens up about it for Local Spins, which also debuts music by PHABIES, Flowers on the Grave, Cold Leather Seats, RyneShyne and more. Get Hannah Laine’s back story and listen to today’s Local Spins on WYCE radio show podcast.
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.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
Late March heated up with homecoming shows, national touring acts and local favorites on multiple stages across West Michigan, including Ty Myers, Brandon Fitzpatrick, Bayker Blankenship and more. The recaps and photo galleries at Local Spins.
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.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts
The Grand Rapids old-school country act has a new single and new tour as it recovers from a tragic loss. Plus, Local Spins debuts tracks from The Go Rounds, Hannah Rae, Zero Sun and other Michigan acts. Check out our interview with The Bootstrap Boys’ Jake Stilson, see where the band will be performing and listen to this week’s radio show podcast.
The second annual Michigan music business conference taking place April 11-13 boasts a who’s who lineup of industry experts, speakers, panelists and performers. The lowdown and registration links at Local Spins.
The annual nationwide competition hosted by NPR Music has attracted videos/songs from veteran acts The Gasoline Gypsies, Laura Rain, Annie Bacon, Jack Droppers and Peter Madcat Ruth to fledgling singer-songwriters. View all the Michigan entries at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Festivals · Photos · Videos
Rolling out for the 20th year, the festival featuring concerts, instrument vendors and workshops at Kalamazoo Valley Museum drew an upbeat audience on Saturday. The recap, photos and video highlights.
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.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
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.
The free Saturday festival with live performances and instrument vendors at Kalamazoo Valley Museum also boasts a Friday kickoff event starring Brian Oberlin of Full Cord. Get the full schedule and a preview of this year’s event at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Photos · Videos
Grand Rapids celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in many ways on Saturday, from more than 10,000 revelers on Calder Plaza to area pubs and breweries. Browse the photos and video at Local Spins, along with a roster of some area taverns continuing the St. Patrick’s Day parties on Monday.
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.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Upcoming shows · Videos
The Ann Arbor-based artist talks about her new rock and alt-folk collection for Local Spins, which also debuted tracks by Bob James, Ashley Kay, The War and Treaty, Ohly and many more. Get the back story on Elisabeth Pixley-Fink and listen to today’s radio show podcast.
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.
Concert announcements · Summer Festivals
Two West Michigan festivals showcasing different parts of the musical spectrum have announced their lineups for 2025. Get the lowdown 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.
Artist Spotlights · Upcoming shows · Videos
The folk legend with a new book of poetry and another Grammy-nominated album returns this week to play St. Cecilia Music Center, one of her absolute favorite concert halls. The Local Spins interview.
Artist Spotlights · Emerging Artists to Watch · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts
The band which plays Billy’s Lounge, Founders, Chicago Beef Joint and Park Theatre in coming weeks joined other Michigan artists in debuting music for Local Spins: Mary Beth Orr, Deerfield Run, Stanley & Quiggle and more.
Breaking music news · Summer Festivals
The July festival’s performers will also include Steve Poltz, Toubab Krewe, JigJam, Bobby Alu and a robust slate of Michigan acts. View the full lineup, get ticket links and details at Local Spins.
Festivals · SXSW · Upcoming shows
Another entourage of Michigan artists will make their way to Austin, Texas, later this month for performances surrounding the massive SXSW festival and conference. A listing of Michigan artists at SXSW, along with some of their stories and aspirations.
Breaking music news · Venue Spotlight
The roster of festivals and music venues disappearing over the past several months continues to grow with the announcements by a Christian music fest and downtown GR restaurant.
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.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Upcoming shows · Videos
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.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts
The soulful folk artist has a powerful new single, showcased for Local Spins, which also debuted tracks by May Erlewine, Mar in Color, JR Band, Hannah Laine and more.
The unusual Feb. 23 event at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons will feature performances by more than 75 Michigan musicians and singers. The lowdown on the 15th festival at Local Spins.
Joshua Davis, Ralston Bowles, Kate Pillsbury, Michael Crittenden and The Rebel Eves will play the special St. Cecilia Music Center concert on Saturday. The lowdown and playlist at Local Spins.[…]
Concert announcements · Summer Concerts
The northern Michigan venue announced its first three summer concerts for 2025 today, with more shows set to be revealed in coming weeks. The details at Local Spins.
Breaking music news · Summer Festivals
The stunning news came today, ending an era that began in 1970 as the city’s first celebration of the arts. Get the official statement and reaction from festivalgoers.
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.
Upcoming Grand Rapids shows pay homage to the singer-songwriter who’s sold more than 130 million records. Get details, links and listen to a Top 10 playlist of Neil Diamond classics.
Audio · Hot Top 5 · Playlists · Upcoming shows
The January chart featuring the Michigan artists receiving the most radio airplay at WYCE also included Mystic Dub, The Crane Wives and Crystal Trench. Listen to tracks from all of the releases.
Features · Live-Stream Concerts · Upcoming shows
WYCE’s lunchtime radio show with live performances will go on location to Grand Rapids’ SpeakEZ Lounge at noon Thursday, with future stops at Garage Bar and AllArtWorks Studio. Get details and see who’s performing this week.
awards · Breaking music news · Upcoming shows
The two Michigan artists representing different genres — bluegrass and gospel — added to their Grammy arsenals on Sunday, and both have upcoming West Michigan tour stops.
Breaking music news · Summer Festivals · Venue Spotlight
Two popular destinations for fans of different genres in different Michigan cities — Grand Rapids and Brooklyn — made the sad announcements over the past 24 hours. The back story at Local Spins.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Upcoming shows
Launching a ‘personal’ 2025 album with its first single, the West Michigan singer-songwriter opens up to Local Spins, which also debuts tracks by Melophobix, Dante Cope, DJ Holographic and more.
Breaking music news · Concert announcements · Upcoming shows
Today’s reveal of Michigan artists playing the late-February spectacle honoring the best regional releases of the past year includes many first-time performers and award nominees.
Artist Spotlights · Upcoming shows
The Kalamazoo trio which plays a special Bell’s event on Wednesday has a new EP and big plans. Get their back story and learn more about this week’s Sounds of the Zoo fundraiser.
A Rockford sixth-grader and a father-son juggling duo took home the top prizes in the fourth-annual competition and fundraiser. The story and photo gallery at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
A wide array of Michigan bands covering a broad swath of music genres pumped up three Kalamazoo venues over the weekend. The recaps and photos at Local Spins.
Detroit Lions · Uncategorized · Videos
As one songwriter put it, the Lions have emerged ‘From the Dirt’ to energize their long-suffering fan base, while Jeff Daniels is convinced they’ve broken ‘The Curse of Bobby Layne.’ Get the back stories and listen to the tribute songs at Local Spins as the team prepares to play the Washington Commanders at Ford Field. It’s our Lions serenade.
