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Charlie Darling set to cause an epidemic of musical individuality, plus new tracks by Bet on Rats, The Crane Wives: Local Spins on WYCE

  • March 12, 2016

The Grand Rapids singer-songwriter also known as Samantha Andrade talked about being a ‘germ’ during her in-studio visit for Local Spins on WYCE, which also got Celtic, got punky and got folky with its lineup of regional tracks. Read the feature story, listen to the podcast and watch the video of Charlie Darling’s compelling in-studio performance.

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Jammie Awards 2016: Michigan music’s night to remember (Video, photo gallery)

  • February 20, 2016

WYCE’s Jammie Awards show was a love-in: a one-night music fest at The Intersection in Grand Rapids with more than two dozen memorable sets, coveted awards, a capacity crowd and camaraderie galore. Local Spins’ extended coverage continues: Watch exclusive video highlights, ogle another colorful photo gallery and check out Local Spins’ picks for the night’s best performances.

Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos

I Believe in Julio: ‘Punk rockers at heart’ with musical riches simmering below the surface (Local Spins on WYCE)

  • January 29, 2016

This week’s Local Spins on WYCE in-studio guests gave things some punk wallop in Studio X, plus new tracks from Public Access, Dede & The Dreamers, Miriam Pico, Blue Water Ramblers and much more. Read the story, listen to the radio podcast, check out the exclusive video of I Believe in Julio’s on-air performance.

Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery

Buttermilk Jamboree, B93 Birthday Bash, Andy Frasco, Rockford Start of Summer: Weekend Photo Galleries (June 14, 2015)

  • June 14, 2015

Despite some rainy weather, the shows must go on. And they did, with country’s Jake Owens and more in Martin, regional stars at Circle Pines Center, rock and blues in Rockford, and indoor gems in Grand Rapids. Check out three full photo galleries from all the events and a roundup of the week’s musical action at Local Spins.

Videos · Weekend Photo Gallery

Irish on Ionia, Sam Hunt, WO-Stock, Todd Snider, Gasta: Weekend Photo Gallery

  • March 15, 2015

Much of the week’s musical hoopla was about celebrating St. Patrick’s Day early, from An Dro and David Molinari playing SpeakEZ Lounge mid-week to Sam Hunt entertaining a capacity crowd at The Intersection to upwards of 20,000 emerald-clad beer drinkers heating up Saturday’s Irish on Ionia in downtown Grand Rapids. But there was more. Check out the photo gallery and video highlights from Irish on Ionia and other music-driven celebrations.

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Best Music of 2014: The Local Spins Lists

  • January 1, 2015

Once again, Local Spins asked music writers and West Michigan musicians to submit picks for the year’s best albums and songs – and they came through with a truly diverse mix, from Future Islands and New Pornographers to Snarky Puppy and Against Me! to The Go Rounds and Heaters. Submit yours and you could win a special gift package

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