Artist Spotlights · Local Spins Rewind · Podcasts
Brother Adams finding its stride by getting ‘more eclectic, rock-hued and psychedelic’
Learn more about the Holland folk-punk trio and watch its new videos in this Local Spins Rewind feature.
Tagged: punk rock
Album Reviews: Pink Sky, Darcy Wilkin, Pack Sounds, Blue Disciples, Dean Madonia
January’s second batch of albums reviews at Local Spins spotlights the latest releases by several artists from Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. Check out the reviews, listen to the music, find out where some of these artists are performing.
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Grand Rapids’ Birdie Country exudes ‘slightly charming,’ punk-hued chill rock
The band which plays The Pyramid Scheme Friday night plans to follow up its high-energy 2019 EP with a full-length album later this year. The Local Spins Artist Spotlight on Birdie Country, with videos.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
Stovepipe Stover survives devastating theft of musical gear to uncork grimy folk-punk
The Grand Rapids songwriter played Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted new tracks by Political Lizard, Stone Soup & The Broken Teeth, One Blown Speaker, Hannah Rose Graves, Asamu Johnson and more. Listen to the radio show podcast and check out the in-studio video at Local Spins.
Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows
The Big List (Sept. 30-Oct. 6): Eric Church, Shinedown, Lee Ann Womack, Steve Hackett, Lil’ Ed, Yung Gravy, May Erlewine
The first week of October also brings us Devotchka, Melvins, Orville Peck, Dark Star Orchestra, The Zannies, Lifeline, beer fests, Pulaski Days, a GLAMAversary event and much more. Check out the riveting Under-the-Radar Picks and this week’s ticket giveaway.
Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows
The Big List (July 29-Aug. 4): Dawes & Margo Price, Nas, Billy Currington, Badfish, Yonder Mountain String Band, Kalamazoo Ribfest
Prettymuch, Corrosion of Conformity, The Beach Boys, Gaelic Storm, The Menzingers, the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival and much more are also on the docket. Check all of this week’s featured concert selections, Under-the-Radar Picks and win tickets to see Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime at The Intersection’s Rock The Lot.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
Lettuce, Xavier Wulf, Battle to the B93 Bash, Skitchin’ Fest: Photo Galleries
Browse the resplendent Local Spins images from another weekend of diverse and crowd-energizing live music, from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo including Lettuce, Xavier Wulf, Sadie Bass, FLUSHED, Turnspit and more.
Tyler Dykema’s Skitchin’ mission for ‘pure, heartfelt, all-accessible’ punk rock
The much-beloved organizer of Skitchin’ Fest and publisher of Skitchin’ Music Zine is preparing for the third incarnation of the Grand Rapids punk festival that takes place over two days this weekend at The Pyramid Scheme. Read the inspiring back story about Tyler Dykema and get details about this weekend’s festival at Local Spins. And see how you can win tickets to Skitchin’ Fest.
Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows
The Big List (May 27-June 2): Twenty One Pilots, Hozier, Lettuce, Xavier Wulf, Steppin’ In it, Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers, Skitchin’ Fest
The Bell’s Brewery Beer Garden opening weekend, House With a Yard, B93’s Battle to the Bash finals, Midwest Fest, Secret Forte and more fire up this week’s concert lineup. See how you can win tickets to Skitchin’ Fest and check out the fascinating Under-the-Radar Picks.
Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows
The Big List (May 13-19): MGMT, Badflower, The Cult, Ryan Hurd, Joe, JD McPherson, White Birch Music Fest
Outdoor festival season kicks off on a week that also boasts several album-release shows by West Michigan artists along with much, much more. Peruse this week’s featured concerts and Under-the-Radar Picks, and see how you can win tickets to the White Birch Music Festival.
La Dispute, Tesla, Robin Trower, Tauk, Jake’s Music Fest rock the rafters: Photo Galleries
From a sold-out eighth anniversary bash at The Pyramid Scheme to some iconic rockers to an indoor festival for a good cause, it was another active week of live music in the Grand Rapids area. Browse all of the images at Local Spins.
Weezer, Pixies align perfectly for vintage arena alt-rock show in Grand Rapids
The two giants of the rock world brought their joint tour to Van Andel Arena on Wednesday night, and they gave fans plenty of reasons to leave happy. The review and photo gallery at Local Spins.
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