Artist Spotlights · Upcoming shows · Videos
The Grand Rapids indie-electronic duo’s music and latest album have turned heads over the past year. Now, Pink Sky is hosting the first-ever “Synth Night” Saturday at The Pyramid Scheme to share their love of synthesizers. Read about the duo and this unique, upcoming show.
Videos · Weekend Photo Gallery
This week’s photo and video roundup of West Michigan concerts features national tour stops and local artists unfurling pop, flamenco/jazz, electronic music, indie-rock, folk, bluegrass and more. Get the recap exclusively at Local Spins.
Artist Spotlights · Upcoming shows · Videos
Now based in Traverse City, the indie-folk duo will headline a “homecoming” show Thursday at Bell’s Brewery in Kalamazoo and play the Fretboard Festival in March, before mounting a three-week tour of Australia. Catch up with Red Tail Ring in this Local Spins Artist Spotlight feature.
Concert reviews · Festivals · Photos · Videos
The 10th annual mini-festival in Grand Rapids on Saturday convened veterans and newcomers for a celebration of bluegrass, folk, country and roots music. Relive the day-long event in this Local Spins exclusive, with three photo galleries and video highlights.
Concert reviews · Features · Photos · Videos
Saturday’s tribute to the late Grand Rapids rock icon overflowed at Eastern Avenue Hall with fans, stage jams and ‘positivity.’ Read the recap of this loving, standing-room-only event, browse the photos and watch the video.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Photos · Videos
The contemporary jazz band led by Dutcher Snedeker on Friday played Founders and Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted new tracks by Kaitlyn Zittel, The Ryne Experience and more. Get the back story about Blushing Monk, listen to the radio show podcast, watch the video, browse the photo gallery.
Breaking music news · Festivals · Photos · Videos
Friday night’s band and solo artist battle at Kalamazoo Valley Museum determined the final two performance slots for the March festival. Check out photos and video from the play-in contest, and browse the rest of the 2019 lineup for the Fretboard Festival.
The Earthwork Music singer and her band’s soulful, dance-hued EP soared to the top of the WYCE play rotation the same month it was released. The Gasoline Gypsies and McWeakerton also made their chart debut in December. See the full chart and listen to music from all of the featured releases.
Features · Top 10 Lists · Videos
After critics and musicians had their say earlier in the month, Local Spins on New Year’s Eve lets readers pipe in with their favorite releases of the year (with a few musicians in the mix, too). And their diverse picks balance regional stars with national acts.
Local Spins Rewind · Venue Spotlight · Videos
Welcome to Local Spins’ No. 1 story of 2018: The Intersection doubles its live music venues in downtown Grand Rapids. Check out before and after videos, photo galleries and more from the March opening of Elevation and The Mint in the lower level of the popular nightclub.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
Before returning to Nashville, the Rockford-bred band played a hometown show at Rockford Brewing and in the studio for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted new tracks by Lynn Thompson and Lushh. The show also started counting down tracks from some of the most-played local and regional albums at WYCE over the past year. Watch videos of The Outer Vibe performances, listen to the radio show podcast.
Features · Top 10 Lists · Videos
Last week, it was the critics. Today, Local Spins features West Michigan musicians’ favorite albums of the year. Pore over the lists of their picks for top albums of 2018 and listen to the music.
