This special edition of Local Spins on WYCE boasts Michigan music with a twist: Airing tracks from albums that a dozen regional artists say have influenced them the most, from Kanye West to The Beatles.
Eclectic Influences: The artists and albums span generations and genres.
Starting in early 2021, Local Spins launched a unique series spearheaded by writer Ross Boissoneau.
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The idea: Get Michigan-based musicians and songwriters to reveal the three albums that have most impacted their careers and their own music, as well as a current favorite artist who they’re addicted to.
We call it “Three Albums that Changed My World” and it’s provided singular insights into the songs and the bands that have inspired Michigan-bred acts.
So, for this week’s unique twist for Local Spins on WYCE (spotlighting local and regional artists at 11 a.m. every Friday on WYCE 88.1 FM and online at wyce.org), host John Sinkevics aired tracks by a diverse mix of iconic artists:
The Beatles, D’Angelo, The War on Drugs, Ricky Skaggs, Kanye West, Modest Mouse, The Raconteurs, Junior Wells, Ani DiFranco and many more who mesmerized members of bands such as Desmond Jones, Michigander, Full Cord and The Legal Immigrants and solo artists, including Jordan Hamilton, SuperDre, Hannah Rose Graves and May Erlewine.
The show kicked off with new music from The Smokin’ Dobroleles and Tiny Tree.
Check out the featured Michigan artists and their inspiring songs here, scroll down to listen to the full radio show podcast below, and find a complete inventory of Michigan artists who’s participated in our “Albums that Changed the World” series online here.
Joe Bockheim of The Legal Immigrants – “Salute Your Salution,” The Raconteurs
SuperDre – “Hurricane,” Kanye West
Peter Madcat Ruth – “Hoodoo Man Blues,” Junior Wells & Buddy Guy
Michigander’s Jason Singer – “I Don’t Live Here Anymore,” The War on Drugs
May Erlewine – “Both Hands,” Ani DiFranco
Lady Ace Boogie – “Nothing Good Today,” Big Dudee Roo
Full Cord’s Brian Oberlin – “Lost and I’ll Never Find the Way,” Ricky Skaggs
Hannah Rose Graves – “Satin in a Coffin,’ Modest Mouse
Desmond Jones’ John Nowak – “Lady Madonna,” The Beatles
Jordan Hamilton – “Ain’t That Easy,” D’Angelo & The Vanguard
Jack Droppers – “Paralyze,” Gasoline Heart
John Sinkevics (The Honeytones, Local Spins) – “I’ve Seen That Movie Too,” Elton John
PODCAST: Local Spins on WYCE (7/29/22)
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