Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows
The two-day festival kicking off Friday at Grand Rapids’ Belknap Park has a bevy of must-see acts says Local Spins columnist Todd Ernst. Read his preview, check out the schedule at Local Spins.
Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows
A busy late-summer festival week also features Reignwolf, Desmond Jones, That Beatles Thing, Seth Bernard, 28th Street Metro Cruise, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Polish Festival, Wax Motif and more. Alabama’s Friday concert, however, has been postponed.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
The duo now based in L.A. unfurled some of its ‘wacky, fun’ music for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted new tracks by Jake Kershaw, Brother Elsey, Vee the Rula, Paradise Outlaw and Full Cord. Watch the video of FINKEL’s in-studio performance, get the back story on the duo and listen to the full radio show podcast.
Concert reviews · Photos · Summer Festivals · Top 10 Lists
Local Spins writer Ryan Boldrey made the most of his first Electric Forest experience and came up with his Top 10 impressions from a wondrous weekend in the woods of Rothbury. Check out his picks and browse the photo gallery by Anna Sink.
Concert reviews · Photos · Summer Festivals · Videos
More than 45,000 strong flooded the sprawling site in Rothbury on Thursday, with a Michigan favorite getting the music train rolling. Get the first-day recap and browse the robust photo gallery at Local Spins.
Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows
It’s full steam ahead for summer concerts, with Hillsong United, Wayne Baker Brooks, Liz Longley, Lovelytheband, Jon Stickley, Built to Spill and much more on the docket. Get the lowdown and ticket links for this week’s shows at Local Spins, and see how you can win free tickets to see Hey Marco’s Steely Dan tribute.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
The Grand Rapids “synth-usiasts” of How to Live Together, who are headlining Synth Night on Friday night at The Pyramid Scheme, brought their compelling approach to Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted tracks by Molly, Lipstick Jodi, Boss Ruff, Stef Chura and more.
Concert announcements · Summer Concerts
The summer music scene is heating up. Check out the Grand Rapids Art Museum’s diverse lineup for Thursday nights, plus the June schedule for Garage Bar’s Wednesday Block Party and Bike Night series.
Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows
Summer festivals and the first blast of Meijer Gardens concerts (launched by May Erlewine) dominate the landscape, but there’s plenty more live music to embrace, too, from David Murray to The Accidentals. And see how you can win tickets to see Sleep or Flux Pavilion.
Album reviews · Upcoming shows
From pop to rock to funk to electronic charm, this late May roundup of West Michigan album releases covers the gamut. Check out the reviews and listen to the music at Local Spins — and find out where you can catch these artists performing live.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Videos
The Zeeland-based Americana/rock band revealed a compelling back story and performed during Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted new tracks by several Michigan artists, including The Howlers, The Real Ingredients, Eliza Thorp and more. Learn more about Annagail, watch a video of the band’s in-studio performance, listen to the full radio show podcast.
Lots of repeat acts dominated the Hot Top 5 chart of local and regional airplay at WYCE-FM for April, but artists from Detroit and Grand Rapids made their debut, too. Peruse the chart, listen to music from all of the featured albums.
