Quaranstream with Joe Laureano
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Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
Political Lizard takes genre-jumping, no-rules approach on sophomore album
The indie-rock/pop group was showcased for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted music by Nathan Kalish, Further Closer, Nathan Walton, Basic Comfort, Bedroom Ceilings, Michael Beauchamp-Cohen & Brian Koenigsknecht, Stevie Reidz and Archie & The One Hits. Learn more about Political Lizard and listen to the radio show podcast at Local Spins.
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Album Reviews: Hoom Hits compilation, Loren Johnson, Cole Hansen, Frank Pfaff
Smack dab in the middle of a COVID-19 shutdown, Local Spins presents an early April roundup of new West Michigan album releases. Read the reviews, listen to selected tracks from the featured albums.
Breaking music news · Features · Videos
Earth Radio seeks to add fan voices from across the globe to uplifting new song
The band wants singers to take video and record themselves as they croon along to a track, then submit their parts as a “virtual choir” for use in the Earth Radio song and a new video. Check out details and sing along to Earth Radio’s song at Local Spins.
Michigan musicians keep the faith with video entries in NPR’s 2020 Tiny Desk Contest
It’s actually the perfect talent show contest for a coronavirus pandemic: Hundreds of bands from across the country are submitting videos from their own homes in NPR’s annual competition, with a big Great Lakes State contingent. View more than 30 video entries from Michigan bands and solo artists at Local Spins.
Features · Top 10 Lists · Videos
Battling COVID-19 with humor: The Top 10 coronavirus song parodies
Due to the current crisis, musicians have a lot of time on their hands. And that means some of them have come up with hilarious takes on our response to the unprecedented situation and witty ways to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. And face it: We all need a chuckle right now.
Breaking music news · Upcoming shows · Videos
Viral Virtual Venues: Michigan bands live-stream to connect with fans and get paid
The coronavirus pandemic that’s canceled hundreds of concerts has sparked a flood of online shows by artists who play for at-home audiences. And Local Spins has started a new calendar listing to spotlight those shows. Get the lowdown on this growing trend and watch some recent live-streamed shows.
The COVID-19 Playlist: Songs for the apocalypse
With folks self-quarantining and social-distancing — and virtually all live music entertainment shut down — Local Spins asked writer Troy Reimink to supply a stay-at-home soundtrack for the viral apocalypse. Watch the videos and listen to the Spotify playlist.
Album reviews · Audio · Upcoming shows
Michigan Album Reviews: Dennie Middleton, Stepladders, Moto, Via Mardot, Lilly MacPhee
This early March roundup of new local and regional releases at Local Spins focuses on a GR keyboard icon, new projects from some notable West Michigan musicians and a Detroit-area indie-folk artist. Check out the reviews and listen to tracks from all of the featured artists at Local Spins.
Artist Spotlights · Upcoming shows
Distant Stars unleashing flamboyant, ‘funky, sexy strange rock ’n’ roll’ in Grand Rapids
The northern Michigan glam-rock outfit will be strutting through two ‘raw, unpredictable’ GR shows this week. Learn more about the provocative music of Jakey Thomas & crew at Local Spins.
Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows
The Big List (March 2-8): DaBaby, Railroad Earth, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, We Came as Romans, Kalamazoo Fretboard Festival
March roars in like a lion music-wise with Gaelic Storm, Cowboy Junkies, Shiba San, Scotty McCreery, Will Sexton, The Accidentals, Distant Stars and more on the docket. Plus, Local Spins’ Big List has ticket giveaways for three different concerts this week.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
The Crane Wives, Billy Strings, Five Strand Fusion energize sold-out crowds
This week’s concert recap focuses on three shows in particular that celebrated the talents — new as well as experienced — of West Michigan artists. But there are images of Raul Midon, Fatoumata Diawara, We Were Promised Jetpacks, Dave Bruzza and more, too.
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