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One of the hottest days of the year couldn’t keep thousands from celebrating the Latvian Song & Dance Festival downtown or the popular singer’s Meijer Gardens debut on Thursday. The recaps and photos at Local Spins.
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After releasing a new documentary about his life and pursuits earlier this year, Jack Johnson’s U.S. tour stops Sunday at Acrisure Amphitheater. The Local Spins interview by Bill Forman.
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Local Spins’ latest Michigan Music Showcase features stars playing late June festivals as well as new music from Katie Greene, Lost at Ease, The Monkbirds, Adrian Jay Mitchell, a live track from Grupo Aye and more.
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The wildly popular Latvian bands will play the United States for the first time at GLC Live at 20 Monroe as part of the early July song, dance and cultural festival. The lowdown at Local Spins, along with ticket links and music videos.
The globe-trotting “little orchestra” enchanted an upbeat Meijer Gardens crowd with impeccable instrumentation and vocalists who included renowned radio journalist Ari Shapiro. Review, photos.
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The country star revved up Grand Rapids’ Acrisure Amphitheater on Saturday. We also sport photos from shows by Dan Rickabus, The Mekons, Kalamazoo Pride Festival and more.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins Rewind
As we wrap up our 14th anniversary celebration at Local Spins, we highlight a memorable Top 10 list: Our most popular features on regional and national artists, based on readership.
The long-running Tuesday series that spotlights local and regional acts attracted a capacity crowd under sunny skies. The recap and photos at Local Spins.
Wednesday’s double-header of major Grand Rapids shows included the opening night of the Meijer Gardens season and the second big concert at Acrisure Amphitheater. Get the reviews and browse the photos exclusively at Local Spins.
Breaking music news · Concert announcements · Summer Concerts
Phabies, Soul Syndicate, Samuel Nalangira, Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra, Jake Kershaw and more will play the popular Tuesday series this summer. View the schedule.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
Sam Grisman Project, Avatar, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Dave Bruzza led the charge of enticing concerts across West Michigan over the past week, with Yolonda Lavender, Micah Dailey-White and more adding to the live music energy. Browse six photo galleries in our recap at Local Spins.
Videos · Weekend Photo Gallery
West Michigan’s music week also boasted shows by Santino Jones, Darcy Wilkin, Disco Behemoth, Jim Lauderdale and more. Browse all the photos at Local Spins.
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Local Spins spotlights the Grand Rapids dark pop/metalcore artist who won last week’s Heavyweights band battle. Plus we debut tracks from Max Lockwood, The Rebel Eves and more.
Artist Spotlights · Commentary · RSVP Music Chat · Upcoming shows
The ‘deans of Grand Rapids pop/rock scene’ mark four decades on March 27 at SpeakEZ Lounge — a good time to resurrect the RSVP Music Podcast hosted by Ralston Bowles, who digs into The Honeytones’ robust history and has them play one of their original songs, written more than 40 years ago.
Concert announcements · Summer Concerts
The northern Michigan venue so far has announced 10 high-profile shows with more to come, amid the state’s ever-more hectic summer concert and festival schedule. View the full schedule and see how Interlochen’s venue compares to other Michigan amphitheaters.
The power pop/rock band from Detroit and Bay City gets candid about its fourth release, which continues to draw inspiration from music of the 1960s and ’70s. Get the back story and listen to tracks from the new album in this Local Spins Artist Spotlight.
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Committed to mastering a cohesive sound that captures iconic popular music from across the decades, the students in ABC Orchestra will play The Intersection’s Stache on March 18, opening for acclaimed electric violinist Mia Asano. Led by Ryan Wallace, learn more about this unique ensemble.
Artist Spotlights · Audio · Emerging Artists to Watch · Upcoming shows
The Grand Rapids artist with new music plays a Valentine’s Day show at Tip Top Deluxe, the same night she joins producer-husband TechTonic in opening for Mersiv at The Intersection. Check out the Local Spins Artist Spotlight on this emerging artist along with her music.
Audio · Emerging Artists to Watch
The West Michigan indie-folk-pop super-trio which has turned heads with its performances over the past two years has debuted its first studio single. The Local Spins interview.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Upcoming shows · Videos
Local Spins spotlights the unique Southeast Michigan multi-instrumentalist who’s playing two regional shows, as well as debuting new tracks by other Mitten State artists.
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With 20 regional bands from across the state on the performance bill for the Feb. 20 awards show at The Intersection in Grand Rapids, the annual Jammie Awards roll out as “a snapshot of Michigan music.” View the lineup, get all the deets at Local Spins.
The fifth annual Rockford’s Got Talent will have a dozen contestants in two categories competing for hefty cash prizes on Friday. The lowdown at Local Spins.
Album Releases · Artist Spotlights · Audio · Emerging Artists to Watch · Upcoming shows
Supo, aka Supriya Gupta, will officially release ‘Crushed’ during a performance Monday at The Pyramid Scheme. Get the back story on this emerging artist and listen to one of her latest songs.
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In spite of near-constant snowfall, several West Michigan concerts featuring national as well as regional acts powered through over the weekend. The Local Spins recaps and photos.
Announcements · Upcoming shows
Tickets are on sale for the 2026 WYCE Jammie Awards taking place Feb. 20 at The Intersection, with sets by 15-plus bands. Radio listeners have a voice in the outcome. Plus, see who’s playing the Local Spins pre-show.
The first Michigan album review round-up of 2026 spans the state and several genres. Check out the Local Spins takes on these fresh releases and listen to music from each recording.
Features · Summer Concerts · Top Stories of the Year Countdown
As the year end approaches, Local Spins’ countdown of its top 2025 stories hits No. 2 and No. 3 — our in-depth look back at Prince’s impact and the continued popularity of Meijer Gardens concerts.
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From Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo to Caledonia, Michigan bands celebrated the holidays in their own, inimitable ways. The recaps and photo galleries at Local Spins.
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The Traverse City-bred alt-folk trio The Accidentals brought the Michigan tour behind its new Christmas album to Grand Rapids’ Big Room on Friday, impressing fans with enhancement from an ensemble of young Ohio musicians. Review, photos.
Audio · Best Music of the Year · Videos
From Perfume Genius to NF to Rosalia, the roster of impressive albums cited by Local Spins writers covered a lot of territory in 2025. View their picks — along with some selections submitted by readers — and listen to this week’s Michigan Music Showcase featuring some of the best tracks by Michigan artists.
Singer and musician Rick Reuther has made singing and performing his passion from a young age, now honored and revered for his contributions to the region’s music scene. The Local Spins interview with samples of his music.
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Local Spins’ week-in-review roundup of concerts as the weather turned frigid features sizzling hot shows from national stars and regional favorites. Browse the photos and a video, including Sunday’s tour-ending Grand Rapids concert by Soul Coughing.
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The anthemic pop-rocker follows up an intimate show at Midtown with an indie-rock-fueled ‘Holiday Special’ Saturday at The Intersection’s Elevation. The Local Spins Q&A with frontman Jason Singer.
With the holidays fast approaching, Local Spins recaps several new releases by Michigan artists — not only to showcase their varied music, but give you ideas for the music lovers on your shopping list. Listen to tracks from all of the releases.
To heat things up for our upcoming year-end round-up of best concerts and albums of 2025, we’re revealing the Top 5 concerts based on reader counts of concert reviews, and asking readers to submit their favorites, too. Those that do will be entered into a drawing for a Local Spins gift pack.
Artist Spotlights · Audio · Emerging Artists to Watch · Videos
The Grand Rapids artist Empress Eyes who has released several singles this year talks about her music, her live performances and more in an interview with Local Spins. Plus, watch her latest music video.
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Saturday night’s benefit for Sullivan Field drew a robust crowd for Joe Hertler and The Hacky Turtles. Plus, view photos from tour stops by Thomas Dolby, SoDown, Bobby Watson and YDG, with regional favorites Ghost Bunnies, Jake Simmons and more in our concert photo gallery roundup.
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The California folk-pop artist next week plays The Big Room in Grand Rapids and The Ark in Ann Arbor, with plans to display paintings on stage to add to the fan experience. The Local Spins interview.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Upcoming shows
The band will join Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers for a Sullivan Field benefit show at The Big Room. The story and this week’s Local Spins radio podcast with new tracks by Michigan artists, including Tony Halchak, The Accidentals, Kate Hinote, Justin Avdek, Lost Magic, Chloe Kimes and more.
Sunday’s tour stops by artists with new albums featured pop-punk’s All Time Low at GLC Live at 20 Monroe and singer-songwriter Josh Ritter at St. Cecilia. The recaps and photos at Local Spins.
Albums that Changed the World · Audio
The acclaimed, faith-based Grand Rapids artist has made waves with his inspiring storytelling, racking up more than 75 million streams. Today, he reveals the recordings that have impacted him most.
A sold-out GLC Live at 20 Monroe was ‘on fire’ when Cage the Elephant returned to the venue to produce what it called one of the best shows of its tour. The Local Spins review and photos.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
From Lawrence’s soul-pop at GLC Live, Tauk’s fusion at Elevation and ATliens wild EDM at The Intersection to more intimate affairs at Wealthy Theatre (May Erlewine), Bell’s (Craig Finn), SpeakEZ (Evidence Jazz) and Glow Hall (Cal in Red), it was an upbeat weekend of live music. Get the recaps and browse the photos at Local Spins.
Artist Spotlights · Upcoming shows
The much-admired West Michigan singer and songwriter will play a full-band show at The Big Room on Saturday, the day after releasing a new single and music video, with more fresh songs on the way. The Local Spins interview.
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The 18-year-old Taiwanese virtuoso has become an internet sensation drawing millions of views on YouTube for his astonishing prowess on the ukulele. He plays Tip Top Deluxe Bar and Grill on Sunday. The Local Spins interview.
Concert reviews · Photos · Summer Festivals
Reflecting the milieu of the entire seven-day music festival, Sunday’s closing salvo at Bronson Park boasted a wide swath of styles amid stellar weather. The recap and photos at Local Spins.
Concert announcements · Upcoming shows
Eight different Michigan acts will perform on Tuesday nights at two different locations amid Meijer Gardens’ celebration of October. Details and the schedule at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Photos · Summer Festivals
Monday’s opening showcase at The Clover Room in Kalamazoo was the kickoff to seven days of live music at a host of venues. Get the recap, photos and festival schedule for Tuesday through Sunday.
Summer Festivals · Weekend Photo Gallery
Music lovers couldn’t have asked for much more: Regional bands at Vibes Fest, Celtic strains in Muskegon, an M-45 Celebration, two album-release shows in Kalamazoo and a tour stop by Soccer Mommy. The photos at Local Spins.
The picture-perfect evening at Meijer Gardens provided an ideal setting Thursday for the Australian folk-pop singer-songwriter’s impressive, sold-out performance. Review, photos.
