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All Ears, All The Time: Studio Park’s Listening Room will be a new kind of venue
Written by Kaylee Van Tuinen | Thursday, 23 May 2019 15:02 |In the digital age, every diehard music fan has attended at least one concert where the whole vibe got ruined by one person. Whether it’s a fan holding up an iPad to record the entire show or a drunk who won’t shut up once the music starts, crowds can completely remove you from that magical moment where artist and listener become one.
Second Chances: GR Christian rapper Steven Malcolm draws on his Jamaican roots for innovative, inspirational sound
Written by Eric Mitts | Thursday, 23 May 2019 15:00 |With more than 15 million streams of his songs, it’s easy to understand why Steven Malcolm feels like making music is his calling.
Full Revolution: The Go Rounds move forward by letting go on new LP Whatever You May Be
Written by Kaylee Van Tuinen | Thursday, 23 May 2019 14:56 |When talking with frontman/singer/songwriter Graham Parsons, it’s easy to get lost in road stories.
False Starts & Mended Hearts: Following a triumphant return, The Lippies talk about the past and future
Written by Kaylee Van Tuinen | Thursday, 23 May 2019 14:50 |The strange, short life of The Lippies feels a lot like a classic coming-of-age movie.
The DAAC Comes Back: Beloved all-ages art and music venue is set to return with new Creston location
Written by Eric Mitts | Thursday, 23 May 2019 14:43 |It’s been nearly six years since The Division Avenue Arts Collective (DAAC) has had a permanent home.
Every day, the West Michigan music scene grows and changes, adding new faces and developing strong talents. So with our annual Music Issue, we here at Revue strive to highlight just a few of those bands and artists who showcase the shifting landscape and ceaseless creative wellspring we have right here in our community. Here’s our guide to who’s heating up this summer.
Michigander is a Band: How a solo project has become a mainstay in West Michigan’s music scene
Written by Michaela Stock | Thursday, 23 May 2019 14:07 |Anthemic songwriting, impressive musicality and dynamic performances have turned the spotlight onto Michigander, a musical solo project by Jason Singer from Kalamazoo.
Believe it or not, an earring business can be born out of fabric wall hangings. It happened to Sandra Bro, the creator at Sandy Bro House.
‘The Need is There’: West Michigan steps up to combat LGBTQ youth homelessness, but advocates say there’s more work to be done.
Written by Andy Balaskovitz | Thursday, 23 May 2019 12:46 |It’s 9 a.m. on a recent Wednesday in May, and Grand Rapids HQ near downtown is quiet. The carpeted open floor plan resembles a preschool but with amenities for adults. Computer and TV screens are blank, bathroom lights are off, the kitchen is clean, and there’s no hum of laundry machines.
The scene is much different on afternoons throughout the week when up to dozens of young homeless visitors filter in, officials say.
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