Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts
The final Local Spins on WYCE radio show for June also featured tracks from Detroit bands Flint Eastwood, Talking Ear and Saajtak, as well as music from West Michigan acts Flushed, The Extra Texture, Ty Beat, Parlor Voice, Mark Lavengood and Hey Marco! Listen to the full podcast.
Artist Spotlights · Live at River City · Podcasts · Videos
The long-running Grand Rapids band of buddies made a stop at River City Studios for a thought-provoking interview and a compelling, intimate performance. Watch the video, listen to the podcast.
Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
To gear up for a new EP and July tour, Angela Gail and Jeffrey Jacob of In the Valley Below appeared on this week’s Local Spins on WYCE, which also featured tracks by Michigan Mafia, Alexander Lynch, Fauxgrass and more. Listen to the podcast, watch a video of In the Valley Below’s recent performance at Founders Brewing.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
Two members of the Kalamazoo-area indie-folk band performed on air for Local Spins on WYCE, which also featured new music from The Accidentals, Kevin B. Klein and Steve Leaf & The Ex-Pats. Learn more about Cousin Avery, watch the in-studio video and listen to the entire radio podcast.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
The reggae-fueled band from the Lansing area made its WYCE debut with a summery, in-studio performance during a show that also boasted music by Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers, Blanca Luz and other regional gems.
Artist Spotlights · Podcasts · Upcoming shows · Videos
Now based in Grand Rapids, Angela Gail and Jeffrey Jacob are gearing up for a new EP in July with a three-week residency at Founders Brewing. Read the back story about this intriguing band, listen to the radio podcast and watch a video from In the Valley Below’s first June show in Grand Rapids.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
Yes, the Grand Rapids garage rock band made waves by performing on the Grand Lady Riverboat and on radio for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted new tracks by several Michigan acts. Listen to the radio podcast, watch the video of the band’s in-studio performance and browse the photo gallery from its water-borne album-release show.
Artist Spotlights · Kalamazoo · Local Spins on WYCE · Upcoming shows · Videos
The veteran artist releases his CD at Louie’s Back Room Friday night, previewing the show during Local Spins on WYCE, which also featured new tracks by Mid-Life Crisis, Willamena, J. Snell, Jake Kershaw, Mark Lavengood, Tail From the Crypt and more. Read the feature story, listen to the podcast, watch the video of Koenigsknecht’s in-studio performance.
Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts
The 135th edition of Local Spins on WYCE boasted an in-studio performance by retro pop/rock’s The JetBeats, plus a spotlight on a bevy new local and regional tunes. Listen to the podcast here.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
This week’s edition of the Local Spins on WYCE radio show boasted an in-studio performance by Conrad Shock & The Noise, plus new music from Parlor Voice, Yolonda Lavender, Coffin Problem, ConvoTronics, Miss Atomic and more. Listen to the podcast and watch the video.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
The Grand Rapids rock band returned with some special guests to Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted new tracks by Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers, Chris DuPont, Lazy Genius, Mark Lavengood and more. Watch the video, listen to the radio podcast.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins Live · Podcasts · Videos
The Midland singer-songwriter released his first solo album, “All My Stories,” last year and is transitioning to the Grand Rapids area. He plays SpeakEZ Lounge tonight. Listen to the radio podcast and watch the video of his in-studio performance.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
Spanning the east and west sides of the state, this week’s edition of Local Spins on WYCE spotlighted pop, rock, folk, blues and more. Listen to the podcast, watch the video, read the story.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins Live · Videos
The young Michigan guitarist plays SpeakEZ Lounge for the first time Wednesday night, and the award-winning 10th grader already has shared stages with Jonny Lang and Anthony Gomes. He releases his debut album later this spring. Read the story, listen to the radio podcast, watch the videos.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts
The Grand Rapids-turned-Indy artist has put a life-altering medical crisis behind him with ‘full-gear’ touring and a new EP on the horizon. Plus, hear new tracks by Chasing the Sky, Jim Shaneberger, The Film Stars, Weezil Malone, Andrew Gulledge and much more.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins Live · Podcasts · Videos
Grand Rapids singer-songwriter Red Rio, aka Alexis Brooke, performed two new songs for this week’s edition of Local Spins Live and chatted about her edgy music. Listen to the radio podcast, watch the videos.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins Live · Podcasts
The Feb. 15 edition of Local Spins Live featured a pared-back version of a popular Grand Rapids jam band, Desmond Jones, lighting it up in the studio. Read the story about what the band has planned for 2017 and listen to the full radio podcast.
Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
On the day of the 2017 Jammie Awards, Local Spins on WYCE not only spotlighted some nominees but also debuted a couple of new tracks from Michigan bands and hosted singer-songwriter Joe Shields for an in-studio performance. Listen to the podcast, watch the video.
Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
This week’s edition of Local Spins on WYCE saw two popular West Michigan musicians paying homage in-studio to Buddy Holly, not to mention the premiere of new tracks by emerging Grand Rapids acts. Listen to the radio podcast and watch videos of Delilah DeWylde and Jack Leaver performing in-studio.
Artist Spotlights · Podcasts · Upcoming shows · Videos
Playing ‘exactly’ what they want, this country-propelled Southwest Michigan trio plays Grand Rapids for the first time this week while eyeing completion of a full-length album later this year. Read the back story of this veteran act, watch a video of the band’s in-studio performance and listen to the radio podcast.
Festivals · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts
The first-ever winter festival takes place Saturday with five bands performing. One of those, punk rock’s I Believe in Julio, was the featured artist during this week’s edition of Local Spins on WYCE. Listen to the podcast which features the debut of new songs by Michigan bands and check out the festival schedule.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins Live · Upcoming shows · Videos
The project of Kalamazoo singer-songwriter Jason Singer, Michigander has its sights set on a busy and productive 2017 with shows, festivals and a new EP. Check out the Local Spins Artist Spotlight feature, along with a video and radio podcast.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
This week’s edition of Local Spins on WYCE boasted an in-studio performance by the emerging duo, plus the debut of new songs by Seth Bernard, Truth In Fiction, The Turnips and other Michigan artists. Read the story, listen to the podcast, watch the video.
Album reviews · Artist Spotlights · Local Spins Live · Videos
With roots in Big Rapids — and links to Ultraviolet Hippopotamus – the Michigan band is happily touring behind its sophomore studio album and embracing its eclectic approach. Read the story and album review, listen to the radio podcast, watch the video.
Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
Episode No. 122 of Local Spins on WYCE boasted on-air performances by artists playing big benefit shows on Saturday, and also featured songs from Diff & Dudley, Jeremy Ensley, Carolyn Keobel, Lady Ace Boogie and Public Access. Listen to the podcast, watch the video.
Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
Songwriters Nathan Kalish and Michael Riley were the in-studio guests during the most recent edition of Local Spins on WYCE, with the premiere of new regional tracks and a look back at some Jammie-nominated music from 2016. Listen to the full podcast.
Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
Happy New Year from Local Spins! Listen to this holiday troika of podcasts, featuring two Local Spins on WYCE broadcasts and this week’s edition of “GR Live” to wrap up 2016 on an upbeat musical note. Featured artists include Vox Vidorra, Eric Engblade, Phil Stancil and many more.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
The in-demand Grand Rapids multi-instrumentalist who’s performed with Hannah Rose Graves, Northern Skies, The Change, Bigfoot Buffalo and many more unleashed a rootsy new album in 2016. He plays “GR Live” later today at The B.O.B. and Rockford Brewing’s New Year’s Eve party on Saturday. (Story, radio podcast, video)
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
They became fast friends after a hip-hop battle and released their debut album, “The Great Ones,” earlier this year. Listen to the Local Spins on WYCE interview and performance as part of the “Local Spins Rewind” series.
Album reviews · Artist Spotlights · Upcoming shows · Videos
This Local Spins Artist Spotlight feature and podcast first ran at Local Spins in January. Since then, the band has released another album (which is reviewed here) and will play The Intersection with Mustard Plug on Dec. 29. I Believe in Julio is also the featured band for February in the 2017 Local Spins Calendar.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins Live · Podcasts
With roots in Michigan’s folk community and Washington D.C.’s punk scene, the Nashville-based duo creates a unique musical buzz. Adrian+Meredith’s tour stops at Grand Rapids’ SpeakEZ Lounge tonight (Wednesday) and in Kalamazoo Thursday. Check out the podcast and video of their radio appearance for Local Spins Live.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
The Grand Rapids band is hosting an EP-release show and stopped earlier in the day to visit Local Spins on WYCE, which also spotlighted new regional tracks by The War Between, Boy From School, Lambo and much more. Listen to the podcast and watch the video, only at Local Spins.
Album reviews · Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE
The Michigan trio stopped at WYCE this week as part of a CD-release tour that touts new songs with Celtic, rock, classical, bluegrass and pop hues. The show also debuted new music from Jesse Ray & The Carolina Catfish, Lapdogs, Conrad Shock & The Noise and more. Listen to the podcast, watch the video, check out the story.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts
The Grand Rapids band which unleashes its sophomore album on Sunday at The Pyramid Scheme cranked it up on the radio show, which also debuted new songs by Murder Party, Ars Nova, The Sauce, Cartorson, Trash Hounds, The Boulevard Billies and more. Read the story and listen to the podcast at Local Spins.
There’s no party like a Murder Party Halloween party. And this Grand Rapids rock band’s frontman has come up with a menacingly maniacal Top 10 party soundtrack that even boasts a local flavor.
Live at River City · Podcasts · Videos
The Grand Rapids indie folk-rock ensemble talks about its growth as a band and performs in-studio for the latest edition of HopCat presents Local Spins Live. Check out the story, listen to the podcast and watch the video from this intimate interview and concert.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins Live · Podcasts · Videos
The Grand Rapids-area artist who first made a splash as an animator has reinvented himself as a uniquely entertaining songwriter embarking on a bold new adventure. He plays SpeakEZ Lounge on Wednesday night.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE
The Grand Rapids guitarist for Hannah Rose & The GravesTones is at work on a riveting new solo project. He performed for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted some ArtPrize-related songs from Caffein, Four Lincolns, Brian Criner and more.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts
Members of the Grand Rapids band made their on-air debut this week on the show that also boasted new music by The Go Rounds, Luke Winslow King, Cousin Avery, Stepladders and more. Listen to the podcast, watch the video.
Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts
The 101st edition of Local Spins on WYCE (Aug. 19, 2016) featured an in-studio chat with jazz musicians Steve Hilger and Charlie Hoats, plus the premiere of new tracks by The Concussions, Red Tail Ring, Greensky Bluegrass, London & Rome, The Legal Immigrants and more. (Due to technical glitches, this podcast was delayed a week.)
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
The psychedelic Grand Rapids rock band pared back its sound during an in-studio visit for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted new tracks by London & Rome, Eric Engblade, The Muteflutes and other West Michigan acts. Listen to the podcast, watch the video, read the story.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts
Led by Nick Stevenson, the new Grand Rapids band started recording a new EP this week and plays Cowpie Music Festival on Saturday. The band uncorked two songs for Local Spins on WYCE, which also premiered tracks by LVNMUZIQ, Antilogical, Fauxgrass, Plain Jane Glory and Jonny Carroll. Listen to the full podcast.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts
The Grand Rapids producer and multi-instrumentalist who hosts an album-release show Saturday performed during Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted new music from The Legal Immigrants, Holloway, Melophobix, Silverstiles, Bradley Sinclair and more.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts
The award-winning singer and guitarist talked about songwriting and performed on the show, which also featured song debuts by Stepladders, Tony Gebhard, David Barrett, Matt Plessner and Kari Lynch. Listen to the entire podcast and check out the video of Hardin’s in-studio performance.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins Live · Podcasts · Videos
The Grand Rapids indie-rock project spearheaded by Bill Chesney, general manager for Earthwork Music, boasts an all-star cast of guests and ‘a beautiful balance’ of musical styles. Read the feature story about Earthwork’s “man behind the curtain,” listen to the radio podcast and watch his on-air performance of a new song with members of The Crane Wives.
The gregarious musician who’s half of the Channing & Quinn indie-folk duo and host of ‘GR Live’ already has become an integral part of the community radio station. Read about the new guy at the helm.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts
The Grand Rapids band with a twist on death rock and a Halloween album release date made its debut for Local Spins on WYCE, which also premiered tracks by Coffin Problem, The Outer Vibe, The Change, The Alien Dogs, Elroy Meltzer and John Kite. Read the story about this singular band and listen to this week’s radio podcast.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins Live · Podcasts
Alto singer-songwriter Josh Rose is as committed to crafting compelling music worth listening to as any artist in West Michigan. He talked about that and teaching others that craft for this edition of Local Spins Live.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
This week’s in-studio radio guest performed two songs during Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted tracks by I Believe in Julio, Norty, Watching for Foxes, May Erlewine and more. Read the story, listen to the podcast and check out the video of Plessner’s in-studio performance.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts
The Grand Rapids band has honed its sound over the past two years and officially releases its new album on Saturday at Long Road Distillers. Read the story, listen to the podcast and check out a video of their in-studio radio performance.
