Local Music Beat

Jason Roy of Grand Rapids, Michigan’s The Soods Discusses Double EP and Indie Music

Local Music Beat: Jason Roy of The Soods talks “A Ray Rewired” volumes one and two, the Michigan music scene and more in this edition of the column.
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Christina Chriss of Kaleido Talks Touring with Sebastian Bach, Detroit Music + More

Christina Chriss of Detroit rock band Kaleido discusses the band’s fall tour with Sebastian Bach, the Detroit music scene and more in this edition of the column.
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Ozay Moore Talks ‘Of Process and Progression,’ Michigan Hip-Hop + More

Local Music Beat: Lansing, Michigan’s Ozay Moore discusses his new LP with Tall Black Guy, “Of Process and Progression,” the Michigan hip-hop scene and more in this edition of the column.
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Tommy Plural of GTG Records Talks GTG Fest, Michigan Music + More

Local Music Beat: Tommy Plural of Lansing, Michigan-based GTG Records discusses what it’s like running an independent record label, what’s in store for GTG Fest and more in this edition of the column.
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Mount Pleasant, Michigan Band Nagazi Talks New EP, Michigan Metal and More

Local Music Beat: Members of Mount Pleasant, Michigan metal band Nagazi discuss the band’s new EP, their love for performing live, Michigan music and more in this edition of the column.
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Detroit and Chicago-Based Vandalay Discuss First Show Back Since 2020, New Album + More

Local Music Beat: Jake Greenwood of Midwest rock duo Vandalay discusses the thrill of returning to the stage and more in this edition of the column.
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Matthew Carlson of Lansing Band Harborcoat Talks New Album and Loving Michigan Music

Local Music Beat: Matthew Carlson of Lansing, Michigan’s Harborcoat talks about the band’s new album, “Joy is Elusive,” and Michigan music in this edition of the column.
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