Local Music Beat

Greta Van Fleet posing with a blue sky in the background.

Top Michigan Albums of 2023 That You Need to Hear

From Greta Van Fleet to Cavalcade, read on for a collection of top Michigan albums for 2023 that you need to hear, in alphabetical order.
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Posted 09 Dec 2023 | Alternative, Features, Local Music Beat, Music, Rock | -
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Michigan’s Cavalcade Talks New Music and a Thriving Indie Scene

Local Music Beat: Brad van Staveren of Michigan band Cavalcade talks about the band’s new album, “Evergreens,” the thriving indie scene and more.
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Posted 19 Oct 2023 | Local Music Beat, Michigan News, Music, Rock, Rock News | -
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Michigan’s GTG Fest, Where ‘Performers and Audiences Are Equal’

Local Music Beat: Michigan musician and GTG Records co-founder Tommy McCord chats about the indie music festival GTG Fest.
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Posted 18 Oct 2023 | Alternative, Local Music Beat, Music, Rock News | -
Album cover for the Aimcriers, "Maybe Everything"

Michigan Rock: The Aimcriers Talk New Album, Indie Music Trends and More

Johnny Aimcrier of the Aimcriers talks about the band’s new album and indie music trends in this Local Music Beat column.
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Posted 20 Sep 2023 | Alternative, Local Music Beat, Music, Rock, Rock News | -
Detroit and Chicago band Vandalay.

Indie Rockers Vandalay Discuss the Importance of Supporting Local Music

Local Music Beat: Detroit and Chicago indie rockers Vandalay discuss the importance of supporting local music and more.
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Posted 29 Aug 2023 | Alternative, Local Music Beat, Music, Rock | -
Photo of Detroit metal band S.N.A.F.U.

Michigan Bands Open for Pantera on North American Tour

Two Michigan metal bands are opening for Pantera on select dates of the band’s reunion tour.
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Posted 03 Aug 2023 | Local Music Beat, Metal, Music | -
Hate Unbound

Michigan Metal Festival Oigs Fest Returns with Diverse Lineup

Local Music Beat: Oigs Fest features a bevy of heavy metal bands from Michigan.
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Posted 28 Mar 2023 | Features, Local Music Beat, Metal, Music | -
Michigan indie band She/Her/Hers

Michigan’s GTG Fest: Tommy Plural Talks Event, Lansing Record Label and More

Local Music Beat: Tommy Plural of Michigan’s GTG Records checks in with Anne Erickson to discuss independent and DIY music culture and community.
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Posted 15 Oct 2022 | Local Music Beat, Music, Rock, Rock News | -
Saginaw, Michigan, band Tension Head

Saginaw, Michigan, Hard Rock Band Tension Head on Reunion Show: ‘The Time Was Right’

Local Music Beat: Tension Head are back with news of a long-awaited reunion show.
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Posted 07 Oct 2022 | Local Music Beat, Music, Rock, Rock News | -
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Michigan Has the No. 1 City for Emerging Start-Ups in the World

One Michigan city has been named the best in the world for emerging start-up companies.
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Posted 28 Jun 2022 | Local Music Beat | -
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