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TRACK OF THE WEEK: “Habit of Sin” by The Bermudas

Written by Colleen Schonfield | Thursday, 17 April 2014 13:35 |

Apparently area garages can't contain some Grand Rapids garage bands. Local venues have seen their share of acts that carry this label, many of which have become mainstays in the scene. Well, we can add another up-and-comer to the mix. Just as the music scene has evolved, so has the phrase “garage band,” which is one that has become more of a representative genre label for small independent bands like The Bermudas.

Forest Hills Fine Arts Center to celebrate 10th anniversary with host of events

Written by Colleen Schonfield | Monday, 14 April 2014 14:29 |

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In the past 10 years, over 60 professional touring acts, 65 local visual exhibits and thousands of school and community events have had the opportunity to grace the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center’s stage, in turn establishing the communal reputation it holds today.

TRACK OF THE WEEK: “The Night Before Your Sister’s Party” by Secret Grief

Written by Colleen Schonfield | Thursday, 10 April 2014 12:10 |

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With most of its members coming out of now-defunct Tiger! Tiger!, this Muskegon-based clan is now cruising the local music scene as Secret Grief. Much appease to their growing fan base, the crew’s consistency has remained with their musicality as an indie-punk band.

TRACK OF THE WEEK: "Giants Dreaming" by Velcrofibs

Written by Colleen Schonfield | Thursday, 03 April 2014 12:34 |

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“Post Alternative Indie Experimental Rock” may be a mouthful to say, but this complex genreical label is more than just a classification for the guys of Grand Rapids-based, Velcrofibs.

TRACK OF THE WEEK: “Away” by American WiFi

Written by Colleen Schonfield | Thursday, 27 March 2014 08:55 |

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Sometimes, a group of savvy, young artists like the guys of American WiFi (not to be mistaken for 90s pop punksters American Hi-Fi) is just what the local music scene needs to break up the mesh of bands that believe only reinventing a genre will lead to musical success.

Hard Work Paying Off for West Michigan Rockers Wayland

Written by Jayson Bussa | Monday, 24 March 2014 14:37 |

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In a day and age where musicians can build an audience via YouTube or by pimping their tunes via the numerous social media channels, West Michigan’s own rock band Wayland chose to go full-on analog with its efforts.

TRACK OF THE WEEK: “On and On” by The Mainstays

Written by REVUE Staff | Thursday, 13 March 2014 13:01 |

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It’s all about the groove for The Mainstays as their emergence as a modern day funk-soul band aims to revive a style of music from a bygone era, playing such classic sounds that legendary soul masters would have loved to recreate.

A look at Strange Tonight, the new EP from Stepdad

Written by Colleen Schonfield | Thursday, 06 March 2014 09:33 |

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The growing musical affection Stepdad has received through its steady growth as a rising band may be just enough to soon push them over the edge into the indie pop mainstream. Don’t think it’s as easy as it sounds, as reaching this level of popularity doesn’t just happen overnight.

TRACK OF THE WEEK: “Buddy Bigfoot” by The Free Life

Written by Colleen Schonfield | Wednesday, 26 February 2014 22:38 |

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The local music scene has been struck with yet another subgenre of rock 'n' roll music, but this time it’s one whose musical quality doesn’t fall short of a pure commitment to the genre.

Glowfriends Make Music a Family Affair

Written by Jasyson Bussa | Monday, 24 February 2014 11:33 |

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Each album in the Glowfriends' extensive catalog tends to hug a central theme, but, the Kalamazoo-based band's vocalist April Zimont insists that this is not intentional.