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Happy 50th to The Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road’: The best song covers from a classic album

  • September 26, 2019

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the release of The Beatles’ “Abbey Road” in the United Kingdom. And because The Beatles are one of the most covered bands of all time, Local Spins has compiled a playlist of the best covers of songs from this classic album, from Aerosmith and Joe Cocker to Elliott Smith and Florence + The Machine. Check out the videos and listen to the songs on Spotify.

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Commentary · Photos · Summer Festivals

Electric Forest’s magical mystery tour of marvels, merrymaking and boundless energy

  • June 30, 2019

Three days at the wondrous and sprawling festival in Rothbury can feel like a year anywhere else. Local Spins writer Ryan Boldrey immersed himself in Electric Forest for the first time and found surprises throughout, as well as a supportive, caring ‘Forest Family’ that extends to a drug-free faction of the community. Check out his column, browse the photo gallery.

Audio · Commentary · RSVP Music Chat · Upcoming shows

Feedback’s 25th anniversary to celebrate regional stars, quarter-century of giving

  • April 25, 2019

The first RSVP Music Chat podcast of 2019 reviews the history of a long-running benefit for charity which rocks Founders again on Sunday and explores the reasons why musicians feel so compelled to donate time for worthy causes. Browse a list of all the bands that have played a quarter-century of Feedback benefits and listen to a previously unreleased, live Honeytones performance from the first event in 1994.

Commentary · Looking for the Perfect Beat · Upcoming shows

Looking for the Perfect Beat: Before Odesza and Pretty Lights came groundbreaking pioneer Mark Farina and ‘Mushroom Jazz’

  • January 17, 2018

Legendary DJ Mark Farina plays a much-buzzed-about show Saturday at Founders Brewing in Grand Rapids. He recently shared insights into his musical history — which began in Chicago — with Local Spins columnist Todd Ernst. Read the interview, listen to his music as part of the first Local Spins “Looking for the Perfect Beat” feature.

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