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The last full week of April boasted some fascinating shows visually and instrumentally, including guitar wiz Jake Allen and the future of music via Kalamazoo Academy of Rock bands. The images at Local Spins.
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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.
Detroit Artist Spotlight · Emerging Artists to Watch · Upcoming shows · Videos
The Detroit pop-rock band chats with Local Spins about its latest release ahead of Saturday’s shows at Original Gravity Brewing Company in Milan and The Loving Touch in Ferndale. Learn more about this up-and-coming band and watch their music videos at Local Spins.
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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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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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Music fans were embracing the classics over the past week — and cheering on Dogs in a Pile and Silver Creek Revival. Browse the images and a video at Local Spins.
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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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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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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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As Michigan’s spring finally began to emerge, national and local heroes raised the temperature musically from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo, featuring everything from national acts such as Killswitch Engage to local heroes such as Molly and Kait Rose. The recaps and photos at Local Spins.
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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.
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.
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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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From Traverse City to Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo, the unseasonable heat wave sparked sizzling concerts by veterans and emerging artists alike. The recaps and images at Local Spins.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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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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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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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The 25th WYCE Jammie Awards lit up The Intersection in Grand Rapids with wildly diverse sets by 18 Michigan acts for big crowds while honoring the best Michigan releases of 2024. The Local Spins recap, photo galleries and video highlights.
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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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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.
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.
Concert reviews · Videos · Weekend Photo Gallery
Hip hop, indie-rock, pop, country, EDM and jam bands captivated West Michigan audiences over the past week, from ALLEYCVT to Tyler Braden to Desmond Jones. The recaps and images at Local Spins.
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The first-ever musical benefit for Grand Rapids’ Guiding Light rolled out as a compelling and touching showcase of songwriting and performing by a who’s who roster of Michigan artists. The review, photos and video at Local Spins.
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‘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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Our concert photo roundup for the past week features images from Grand Rapids, Holland and Kalamazoo covering everything from rap’s Masta Killa to the pop-rock jams of Eggy to a Neil Diamond tribute.
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Shake off the winter doldrums, blues and cabin-fever days with regional concerts and events that will electrify fans of every genre — and get some video previews at Local Spins to boot.
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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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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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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.
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Saturday’s 10-band winter festival at The Intersection in Grand Rapids unfurled everything from bluegrass to soulful pop to Cajun and Celtic charm on Saturday. Check out the recap, photos and video.
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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The Caledonia High School alum based in Nashville aims to make waves as an indie-pop/rock artist, recently releasing a new single while attending Belmont University. The Local Spins Q&A.
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Bands and revelers ushering in 2025 celebrated amid a wide swath of musical styles unfurling from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo. The recaps, photos and a video at Local Spins.
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The Grammy Award-winning bluegrass guitarist turned into a hair-tossing, metalcore shredder with the band Flesh and Blood Robot during the much-buzzed-about March show. Our review was the top story of the year.
Local Spins reviewer John Serba digs into the latest Bob Dylan biopic, a film spotlighting the iconic singer-songwriter’s early career and starring Timothee Chalamet.
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Michigan’s top bluegrass powerhouses joined forces for a surprising and electrifying night at Meijer Gardens in June, captivating fans and readers, who made our review the No. 3 story of the year. Revisit the evening in words, photos, video and set list.
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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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It was one of Michigan’s concert events of the year: The legendary jam band playing two straight night in Grand Rapids with a boost from Billy Strings. Revisit the “dream” pairing on Christmas Day as part of our year-end countdown.
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In a revealing interview, the renowned rock frontman reflected on his new music and Grand Funk Railroad’s past triumphs. The story and radio show podcast was one of the year’s top Local Spins posts.
Audio · Best Music of the Year · Videos
Our year-end picks for the best releases and concerts of 2024 covers a lot of musical ground. Check out the selections, listen to the music.
Album reviews · Top Stories of the Year Countdown · Videos
Our July review of the bluegrass guitarist’s first live album got plenty of attention from Billy Strings fans, making it the No. 12 story of the year. The album has since been nominated for a Grammy Award. Revisit the review; check out tracks from the release.
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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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The new dad and award-winning bluegrass guitar phenom from Ionia County celebrated a new double-album with his band in October at the Clarkston amphitheater. Revisit the crowd-pleasing show.
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2024 has seen a flurry of releases of fresh Yuletide music by artists from across the state. Today, Local Spins presents its takes on these tunes, along with links to listen along.
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The multi-Grammy-winning Christian music artist played Van Andel Arena in March with help from Grand Rapids’ own George Moss. Revisit our interview and show review as we continue our countdown of the top Local Spins stories of the year.
