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"Sludge, Slackers and Schwagg: Bronson Arm Breaks Out of the Basement"

When Blake Bickel moved to Kalamazoo after living in Seattle for over a decade, he had no idea his new basement band, Bronson Arm, would break out and tour across the country.

Sounds 05 May 2025
  • local music
  • bell's eccentric cafe
  • Bronson Arm
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Accidental Musician: How Sam Beam Became Iron & Wine

Behind the astute songwriting of Iron & Wine is Sam Beam, a multi-disciplinary artist from South Carolina. As a five-time GRAMMY nominee, it’s no surprise that Beam’s imaginative demeanor first appeared in childhood. “I was the kid in the back of the class drawing, not paying attention in school,” Beam said.

Sounds 01 April 2025
  • GLC Live at 20 Monroe
  • Touring Music
  • Iron & Wine
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The Weather Station: Holding onto Humanity in the Digital Storm

The personal and prolific project of Canadian singer-songwriter Tamara Lindeman, The Weather Station broke through in 2021 with the release of her sixth studio album, Ignorance. A critically-acclaimed masterwork confronting the grief and anguish of the climate crisis, the album landed on countless year-end lists, from The New Yorker to Pitchfork, Rolling Stone to The Guardian.

Sounds 31 March 2025
  • bell's eccentric cafe
  • Touring Music
  • Web Exclusive
  • The Weather Station
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Marc Scibilia: From Home Studio to World Tour

The sudden success of singer-songwriter Marc Scibilia might seem like an overnight sensation. But the Buffalo-bred, now Nashville-based musician worked for years, toiling away in the industry, before his song “More To This” became a viral hit late last year.

Sounds 03 March 2025
  • The Intersection
  • Touring Music
  • Marc Scibilia
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Ten Peso Version: Grand Rapids Band Pushes 'To The Horizon'

The story behind the name of local indie rock trio Ten Peso Version is absolutely priceless.

Sounds 28 February 2025
  • local music
  • The Pyramid Scheme
  • Ten Peso Version
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Jammies 2025: Celebrating West Michigan Music Across Three Stages

The biggest night of the year for West Michigan Music returns when the Jammies take over all three stages at The Intersection Feb. 28. The annual celebration of all things local music, and fundraiser for Grand Rapids community radio station WYCE 88.1 FM, the Jammies put the spotlight on rising stars and legendary talent right here in West Michigan with an evening packed full of performances.

Sounds 10 February 2025
  • local music
  • The Intersection
  • the jammies
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Finding Amelia: Taking Flight With Debut Album

Over two years, thousands of miles, and countless Zoom calls in the making, Grand Rapids rock band Finding Amelia released their debut album, Onwards and Upwards, on New Year’s Eve.

Sounds 06 January 2025
  • local music
  • The Pyramid Scheme
  • Finding Amelia
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Top Five Local Albums of 2024

Each and every year, West Michigan launches yet another massively talented artist into undisputed stardom. Going back to the glory days of 90’s hit-makers The Verve Pipe and Mustard Plug, to the chart-topping success of Pop Evil, and most recently, Grammy-winner Billy Strings, our side of the state more than holds its own with an abundance of music demanding attention.

Sounds 16 December 2024
  • local music
  • Jordan Hamilton
  • Patty PerShayla
  • SCOOB The Artist
  • Cal In Red
  • Spencer LaJoye
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Lights, Camera, Action/Adventure

Blake Evaristo is breathing new life into pop-punk with Action/Adventure, a Chicago-based five-piece band.

Sounds 02 December 2024
  • Pyramid Scheme
  • Touring Music
  • Action/Adventure
  • Tiny Moving Parts
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Michigander: Holiday Homecoming, New Year Debut

There is no place like West Michigan for Jason Singer – founder/songwriter/lead vocalist of indie-rock band Michigander.

Sounds 02 December 2024
  • local music
  • Michigander
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Desmond Jones: Dive Deep Into Mythos with Squids

After 12 years as a band, and over 900 shows, longtime Grand Rapids veterans Desmond Jones will plunge the depths of their past for their upcoming new album, Squids. A project that goes back to the jam band’s beginnings as college students at Michigan State University in East Lansing back in 2012, Squids has stuck with the group over the years, popping up in album art, live shows, and other inside jokes ever since.

Sounds 18 November 2024
  • local music
  • The Intersection
  • Desmond Jones
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Local Natives: No Time To Wait

After the pandemic hit, time started to move differently for L.A. indie rock band Local Natives. “It was really hard for us,” vocalist/guitarist/keyboardist Taylor Rice told Revue. “We’ve just been playing music, and creating music together kind of nonstop, and living that life, really, our whole lives. Even through childhood.”

Sounds 11 November 2024
  • The Intersection
  • Touring Music
  • Local Natives
  • Web Exclusive
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Neko Case: Fighting Fire with Fire

When critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Neko Case’s house burned down six years ago, she rose from the ashes, with the release of her last full-length solo album, 2018’s Hell-On.

Sounds 07 October 2024
  • Neko Case
  • GLC Live at 20 Monroe
  • Touring Music
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Carnevil Metal Fest: One Clown’s Dream Come to Life

Carnevil Metal Fest: One Clown’s Dream Come to Life

Halloween, horror, and heavy metal. It’s a match made in, well, hell. It’s also the first time the three have fused together for a brand new seasonal festival taking place here in West Michigan this month.

Sounds 30 September 2024
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"Sludge, Slackers and Schwagg: Bronson Arm Breaks Out of the Basement"

When Blake Bickel moved to Kalamazoo after living in Seattle for over a decade, he had no idea his n...
Read More
Accidental Musician: How Sam Beam Became Iron & Wine

Accidental Musician: How Sam Beam Became Iron & Wine

Behind the astute songwriting of Iron & Wine is Sam Beam, a multi-disciplinary artist from South...
Read More
The Weather Station: Holding onto Humanity in the Digital Storm

The Weather Station: Holding onto Humanity in the Digital Storm

The personal and prolific project of Canadian singer-songwriter Tamara Lindeman, The Weather Station...
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