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Grand Rapids Symphony psyched to get funky with Boston’s Lettuce on Saturday

• May 13, 2025

The popular jam and funk band rolls into DeVos Performance Hall for a symphonic take on rousing tracks such as “Mt. Crushmore,” “The Force” and “Phyllis.” The Local Spins show preview and interview, with a video from a recent Lettuce-meet-symphony performance. And the symphony performs with hip hop’s Common on Thursday.

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Kishi Bashi poised to unfurl orchestral Japanese ‘party’ pop in Grand Rapids

• May 12, 2025

The acclaimed violinist performs a sold-out show at The Pyramid Scheme on Friday. Kishi Bashi talked with Local Spins about his work, his heritage and his new record. Plus, watch music videos from his new album.

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Living legend Herb Alpert still going strong at 90 with his Tijuana Brass playing GR on Sunday

• May 6, 2025

The iconic trumpeter, pianist, composer, producer and co-founder of A&M Records is on tour with a stop Sunday at DeVos Performance Hall. He insists: ‘It gives me energy to play.’ The Local Spins interview.

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Pop Evil: Ready to ‘hit on all cylinders’ in unleashing new songs for homecoming shows

• May 5, 2025

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.

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Out of Favor Boys eschew ‘museum versions of the blues’ for dynamic new album

• May 2, 2025

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.

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N. Michigan’s Hail Your Highness leans into dreamier rock approach with new music

• April 25, 2025

The sisters who made their mark in the hardcore scene have a new single, showcased by Local Spins this week along with fresh tracks by The Native Howl, Full Cord and other Michigan artists. Get the Hail Your Highness back story and listen to this week’s show podcast at Local Spins.

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Nine years after his death, Prince’s legacy lives on — at Paisley Park and in West Michigan

• April 20, 2025

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.

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Award-winning Simply in Time creates party groove with ‘theatrical funk fusion’

• April 17, 2025

The eclectic West Michigan band releasing a new recording later this year makes it SpeakEZ Lounge debut in Grand Rapids on Friday. Learn more about the band in this Artist Spotlight feature.

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Jack White, Dominic John Davis revel in unpredictability as global tour hits GR

• April 14, 2025

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.

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MercyMe, Sam Wesley poised to bring inspirational family affair to Grand Rapids

• April 12, 2025

Sam Wesley, MercyMe frontman’s son, is carving out his own musical space on the tour that stops at Van Andel Arena on Sunday. Learn more at Local Spins.

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Old-school country’s Rachel Brooke gets honest and real with raw ‘sad songs’ album

• April 11, 2025

The Saginaw-area singer and songwriter talks about her ‘surprise record’ with Local Spins, which also debuts music by The Hacky Turtles, Silent Spirit, Billy Strings, Ribbons of Song, Death By Lions and more. Learn more about Rachel Brooke and her new music, and listen to this week’s radio show podcast.

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N. Michigan’s Silver Creek Revival marks 3rd anniversary with SpeakEZ show tonight

• April 9, 2025

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.

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Papa Vegas is back — reuniting for an ‘epic’ performance set for release as a concert film

• April 8, 2025

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.

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New Michigander album jumps to No. 1 on Local Spins Hot Top 5 Chart

• April 5, 2025

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.

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Hannah Laine gets personal, inventive, embraces ‘presence of love inside’ for new EP

• April 4, 2025

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.

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Forrest Frank, Elevation Rhythm ready to sing ‘Praises’ with energetic, hip-hop, pop flair

• March 30, 2025

The emerging Christian music artists make a tour stop Sunday at Grand Rapids’ Van Andel Arena, with plans to perform their smash hit as a duet. The back story, interview and music video at Local Spins.

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The Bootstrap Boys honky-tonk on with heavy hearts after death of guitarist

• March 28, 2025

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.

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Local Spins Rewind’s Top 5 Michigan stars of March 2024: Where are they now?

• March 22, 2025

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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May Erlewine channels her rock ’n’ roll passion for new album, Michigan tour

• March 21, 2025

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.

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Singer-songwriter Melissa Dylan: Big voice, intense songs, starting a new band

• March 20, 2025

Grand Rapids singer Melissa Dylan plays a songwriters’ night at SpeakEZ Lounge on Friday with Ralston Bowles and Dan Terry. Local Spins digs into more about this tunesmith who just started a new band.

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Raw, powerful, authentic: Elisabeth Pixley-Fink sheds inhibitions with ‘Heartskin’

• March 14, 2025

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.

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Michigan’s Bob James, California’s Dave Koz team up for unplugged duo jazz album, tour

• March 12, 2025

The celebrated pianist and saxophonist play a sold-out show at Traverse City’s The Alluvion on Thursday, kicking off a U.S. tour behind a new recording, “Just Us.” The Local Spins interview.

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Traverse City’s Slow Spell to unfurl enigmatic, powerful experimental rock at planetarium

• March 11, 2025

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.

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‘I Lived It’: Iconic singer Judy Collins embraces ’60s folk scene legacy and much more

• March 10, 2025

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.

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Pioneering composer, hip hop artist Adrian Younge bringing ‘magical musical’ art to GR

• March 8, 2025

The in-demand, Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist is set to unfurl his “Jazz is Dead” show with a 10-piece orchestra at The Pyramid Scheme on Tuesday. The Local Spins interview, plus view his recent music videos.

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Youth Movement: Emerging Money Soup electrifies audiences with funk-soul-pop fusion

• March 7, 2025

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.

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The Lone Bellow returns: Honesty, friendship, communal adventure and ‘tasting the blood’

• March 5, 2025

The indie-folk/Americana trio brings its tour to Michigan this week for shows at St. Cecilia Music Center and The Ark. The Local Spins interview with Zach Williams

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Michigan Rattlers embrace freedom, musical exploration with latest album, major tour

• February 28, 2025

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.

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CAIN rises up with TobyMac for upcoming Grand Rapids tour stop

• February 26, 2025

The country-driven Christian music trio joins pop/hip-hop/rock star TobyMac as well as Crowder, Ryan Stevenson and Terrian on Sunday at Van Andel Arena. The Local Spins interview, plus music videos.

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Newaygo’s Iris Herrera labeled ‘Comeback Queen’ with success on ‘The Voice’

• February 25, 2025

The 19-year-old singer made the most of her second shot in the NBC singing competition, moving on to the Battle Rounds earlier this month. Learn more about Herrera in this Local Spins interview.

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Traverse City’s Nick Veine: Embracing Delta blues, challenging the status quo

• February 15, 2025

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.

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Ten Peso Version’s no-fear freedom to unleash the band’s chathartic indie-rock

• February 13, 2025

‘Coming to fruition,’ the Grand Rapids indie-rock trio with an anthemic, gritty vibe has a new single, video and EP on the way, along with a show at The Pyramid Scheme. The Local Spins Artist Spotlight.

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Ever-joyful, Melophobix distills ‘traffic jam of influences’ for rousing new studio album

• February 7, 2025

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.

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Facing monsters & embracing Michigan musicians: Tony Halchak’s Americana journey

• January 31, 2025

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.

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The Incantations: Smoldering Americana, peace of mind and creativity

• January 28, 2025

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.

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After hitting it big with pop’s fun., Michigan’s Andrew Dost debuts his Metal Bubble Trio

• January 25, 2025

The Frankfort native and Traverse City resident’s latest musical project comes after Grammy Award-winning, platinum-selling success with indie-pop-rock’s fun. The Artist Spotlight with music videos from Metal Bubble Trio.

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Spencer LaJoye: Reveling in candid personal music, open hearts & Michigan’s music scene

• January 23, 2025

Preparing to play SpeakEZ Lounge on Friday with two other Michigan artists, Spencer LaJoye opens up about songwriting, performing and the region’s welcoming music community.

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Michigan-bred country act MaRynn Taylor on ‘insane’ fast track, opening for Kelsea Ballerini

• January 19, 2025

‘Crazy’ as it feels to her, Tuesday’s Van Andel Arena tour stop puts the Rockford native in the spotlight on the big stage ahead of country star Kelsea Ballerini. The Local Spins Q&A with MaRynn Taylor.

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Squatch ‘breaking the rules’ with electrifying progressive rock and jazz fusion

• January 17, 2025

The Grand Rapids band with two shows over the next week and a live album on tap lights up Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted tracks by The Local Commuters, Sixman, Elisabeth Pixley-Fink and more.

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Winter Jam celebrating 25th anniversary tour with Skillet, NewSong, Anne Wilson

• January 16, 2025

The annual, inspirational music showcase stops at Grand Rapids’ Van Andel Arena on Sunday, with Trip Lee, Colton Dixon and Micah Tyler also on the bill. The Local Spins preview.

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Grand Rapids’ Rip Smidgeon uncorking ‘weird’ alternative indie-rock/pop on debut album

• January 10, 2025

The band’s new music and back story were part of Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted tracks by Hannah Laine, Jabo Bihlman, Slumlord Radio, Jessica Wolfbird and more. Learn more about Rip Smidgeon and listen to this week’s radio show podcast.

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Holland’s Engedi Music poised for national digital releases via Capitol Records offshoot

• January 9, 2025

The Engedi Church music ensemble releases “There’s Still Water” on Feb. 7 after “road testing” the worship songs during services. Get the back story at Local Spins.

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Looking Back, Looking Forward: The flood of Michigan music and January’s top shows

• January 4, 2025

The flood of new Michigan music over the past year has been impressive: Local Spins debuted hundreds of tracks & profiled dozens of artists. Get the recap & check out must-see shows for January.

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Lynn & Ian: The Moonshine Runners turn heads with folky, ‘mountain music’ gems

• January 3, 2025

Touting a new studio album, Lynn Thompson talked about his songs with Local Spins, which also debuted tracks by Finding Amelia, Metal Bubble Trio, Justin Avdek and more. Plus, get the full schedule for the upcoming Winter Wheat festival in Grand Rapids.

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The unpredictable, shimmery, electronic, dark-wave spell of Grand Rapids’ Crystal Trench

• December 27, 2024

Vanessa DeCouto’s debut EP as Crystal Trench found the spotlight at Local Spins, which also debuted fresh tracks by Chris Michels, Trakzero, Lynn Thompson, Adam Main and more.

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The Bootstrap Boys gallop to No. 1 Michigan artist of 2024 at WYCE-FM

• December 20, 2024

The throwback country outfit from GR topped all other Mitten State artists based on radio airplay, ahead of Billy Strings and The War & Treaty. View the Top 10 roster and listen to this week’s Local Spins on WYCE radio show podcast, which also features the debut of tracks by Mystique, Aaron James Wright and Laura Rain.

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Knee Deep Shag super-group set to re-carpet Kalamazoo with funky rock ‘n’ roll reunion

• December 19, 2024

The all-star, ’90s Kalamazoo band once described as “the sound of cashing a check” released two singles this year and plays Bell’s Brewery Eccentric Cafe this weekend in one of its rare reunion romps. The back story at Local Spins along with a music video for the band’s newest song.

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Singer-songwriters Matt Plessner & Rachel White poised to rev up chill SpeakEZ romp

• December 18, 2024

Grand Rapids alt-rock/folk band Lighting Matches returns to ignite the Local Spins Wednesdays series at SpeakEZ Lounge tonight. Get the update on the band in this Local Spins Q & A.