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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.
Musical Getaway: Guitarist Alex Scally of Beach House shares a glimpse into his creative process
Written by Eric Mitts | Friday, 26 July 2019 10:15 |From the very beginning, dream-pop duo Beach House has always strived to find that perfect spot. It’s not a specific time or place, but the creative space where they can share the beguiling beauty and ethereal elegance of their signature sound in an almost effortless way.
Turn the Beat Around: Grand Haven festival returns with more than 40 acts in more than 20 businesses
Written by Eric Mitts | Friday, 26 July 2019 10:30 |After a year off, Grand Haven is ready to take the beat back out for a walk.
‘No Time for Inside Jokes’: Andrew Bird talks politics and his Finest Work Yet ahead of Meijer Gardens return
Written by Eric Mitts | Monday, 24 June 2019 12:13 |Internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter Andrew Bird has made a career out of crafting a masterful mixture of music. Raised on the violin from age four, he earned a performance degree on the instrument from Northwestern University, before exploring the swing-jazz revival of the mid-’90s with Squirrel Nut Zippers and his own project Bowl of Fire. By 2003, he had branched out solo, experimenting with looping pedals and pioneering the live multitrack experience.
Days of Future Past: Longtime emo heroes Saves The Day look back to move forward with latest album
Written by Eric Mitts | Monday, 24 June 2019 11:52 |Chris Conley never intended to write a theme song for his band. But when the muse came to visit the Saves The Day frontman as he worked on the band’s latest LP, 9, it just came pouring out of him like it’s always been there.
Photo Gallery and Review: New Kids on the Block at Van Andel
Written by Nicole Rico | Friday, 14 June 2019 11:07 |Last night at Van Andel Arena, New Kids on the Block merged nostalgia with innovation. The set list was filled with ’80s and ’90s superstars, namely NKOTB, Salt-N-Pepa, Debbie Gibson, Naughty By Nature, and Tiffany, and yet the show felt entirely new and unconventional.
All Ears, All The Time: Studio Park’s Listening Room will be a new kind of venue
Written by Eric Mitts | 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 Eric Mitts | 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 Eric Mitts | Thursday, 23 May 2019 14:50 |The strange, short life of The Lippies feels a lot like a classic coming-of-age movie.
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