West Michigan's Arts & Entertainment Guide
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.
No Filter: Grand Rapids band Lokella challenges genre limitations on new EP Censory Overload
Written by Eric Mitts | Thursday, 25 April 2019 12:07 |In the social media age, where more content reaches more eyes and ears than ever before, true creativity all too often gets lost in the algorithm.
From Screen to Stage: Viral video icons OK Go return to Kalamazoo with new interactive live show
Written by Eric Mitts | Monday, 25 March 2019 15:31 |Treadmills. Stunt tracks. Zero gravity acrobatics. Indie-pop band OK Go has done it all on its way to internet celebrity and musical acclaim.
Indisputable Intensity: Local post-hardcore pioneers La Dispute explore wide emotional spectrum on new LP Panorama
Written by Eric Mitts | Monday, 25 March 2019 15:23 |Nothing has shaped the story and success of La Dispute quite like its hometown of Grand Rapids.
Home Away From Home: How Michigan House is rewriting our national narrative
Written by Michaela Stock | Thursday, 21 February 2019 14:38 |Reputation has it that if artists are not living in New York, Nashville or L.A., they’ll have a difficult time “making it” to a national platform. Ted Velie is rewriting that narrative as one of three co-founders of Michigan House, a pop-up event space for Michigan artists.
Complimentary Concerts: Where to take in live music, on the house
Written by Kelly Brown | Tuesday, 29 January 2019 14:21 |You don’t have to stay at home crying over your friend’s concert videos if you’re looking to save some dough this month. In fact, West Michigan has a plethora of music events that offer free (or nearly free) admission. Take the money you’d spend on that concert and set it aside in savings for a larger music festival in 2019.
Blooming Together: Bermudas and How To Live Together share special album release show
Written by Eric Mitts | Monday, 28 January 2019 12:35 |It’s like they say: two bands are better than one.
All In the Fam: EDM Collective hosts mini-festival celebrating latest mixtape
Written by Eric Mitts | Thursday, 03 January 2019 10:05 |In just two short years, the Samsara Family Collective has completely changed the playing field for electronic artists working and creating here in West Michigan.
Back On Your Feet: The highs and lows of rising alternative star Two Feet
Written by Eric Mitts | Thursday, 27 December 2018 12:06 |On his path to mainstream success, singer/songwriter/producer Zachary William “Bill” Dess will be the first to admit he’s hit the ground running.
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