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GR rapper Wuzee builds on reputation with new release ‘Like Food Stamps for Liquor’
Revving up the Underground: Moto celebrates 20 years with groundbreaking new EP
Written by Eric Mitts | Sunday, 02 February 2020 09:00 |Two decades is a long time for any band. For veteran local rock trio Moto, it feels like a lifetime.
Revue breaks down the top bands and musicians to look out for in the new year
Beat of His Own Drum: Why Dalton Thomas chose Grand Rapids over Nashville
Written by Michaela Stock | Monday, 16 December 2019 13:17 |We get it. You have a dream, but you don’t know where to start. It’s the age-old Blank Page Syndrome — the fear of failure mixed with adrenaline-filled anticipation — that keeps you from leaving your day job and following your day dream.
In a year filled with political and social unrest, many here in West Michigan turned to music as both an outlet and a reprieve from the tensions that ran high across the country.
Upon Closer Listening: Intimate new music venue Listening Room offers completely new experience
Written by Eric Mitts | Monday, 28 October 2019 12:14 |Up until now, Grand Rapids’ growing and thriving music scene hasn’t offered music lovers a place where close, careful listening takes center stage.
Clear Vision: Michigan singer-songwriter May Erlewine wants to move forward with politically charged new LP
Written by Eric Mitts | Wednesday, 25 September 2019 13:21 |After a few false starts that go back to the spring of 2017, local music favorite May Erlewine will see the release of her latest album, Second Sight, with a string of release concerts all across Michigan this month.
With our Best of the West competition now running strong in its fourth year, one of the most fascinating bits we find when looking over all the results is the rise of career artists and newcomers alike.
Making Changes: Local soul-pop band August tours on new LP, Bloom
Written by Abi Safago | Friday, 26 July 2019 10:50 |As summertime comes to an end, August has just arrived.
Love Dies, Music Blooms: Local ‘sad-boy’ alternative R&B trio deadflower makes live debut with EP release
Written by Eric Mitts | Friday, 26 July 2019 10:40 |Heartbreak has inspired some of the best songs of all time. It’s also pushed artists through some of the roughest moments and led to the greatest growth of their careers.
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