Her Story: Joanna Sterling Chronicles a Trans Woman’s Journey on “Queen of Wands” Album

Wed, 08/16/2023 - 12:00pm by strattonl

Friday Five: Marc Taras & "Cuban Fantasy," Kat Steih, DJ FLP, Cowgirl, Mike C521

Fri, 08/11/2023 - 1:45pm by christopherporter

Friday Five highlights music by Washtenaw County-associated artists and labels.

This week features a tribute to WEMU radio host Marc Taras, punky rock by Kat Steih, electronica from DJ FLP, Americana via Cowgirl, and hip-hop by Mike C521.

A Sort of Homecoming: Fuzz Fest 8 and Deniz Tek

Tue, 08/08/2023 - 2:45pm by christopherporter

It was homecoming night on Friday at this year's Fuzz Fest.

Friday Five: Deniz Tek

Fri, 08/04/2023 - 4:00pm by christopherporter

Friday Five is a weekly column that highlights music by Washtenaw County-associated artists and labels.

In Short: Ypsilanti's Head Full of Ghosts Packs Powerful Sound Into Concise "654 Seconds" EP

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 11:00am by christopherporter

Friday Five: Allan Harris, Gvmmy, Fantishow, Othercast, Choke Uno & Foul Mouth with Tru Klassick & J-Classic

Fri, 07/28/2023 - 1:45pm by christopherporter

Friday Five highlights music by Washtenaw County-associated artists and labels.

This week features jazz vocalist Allan Harris, hyperpop hip-hop by Gvmmy, electro-IDM by Fantishow, spooky trip-hop by Othercast, and hip-hop by Choke Uno & Foul Mouth featuring Tru Klassick & J-Classic.

Personal Investment: Blind Liars Explore Self-Worth and Authenticity on “The Ringer” Album

Fri, 07/28/2023 - 11:00am by strattonl

"Lean In" and Listen: Ness Lake's Chandler Lach on bedroom emo, prolific songwriting, and digicore

Wed, 07/26/2023 - 10:00am by christopherporter

Chandler Lach explores raw emotions and deep themes of love and heartache on his new album as Ness Lake, I Lean in to Hear You Sing. Released in May as the follow-up to Ness Lake's 2022 record, Yard Sale, the new album displays Lach's evolution as a songwriter and a more expansive sound as an arranger, lacing his indie-folk pop with electronics.

Friday Five: Miller Twins, Adam J. Snyder, Studio Lounge, Vitamin TI, Dykechow, Bubu

Fri, 07/21/2023 - 11:15am by christopherporter

Friday Five highlights music by Washtenaw County-associated artists and labels.

This week features modern classical / exploratory jazz / power pop by Benjamin and Laurence Miller, folk by Adam J. Snyder, quirky pop by Studio Lounge, retrowave by Dillan Pribak, and dance mixes by Vitamin TI, Dykechow, Bubu for the ongoing Immaculate Conception and MEMCO series.

"Ghost" Stories: Jonathan Edwards explores a sparser sound on his lyrical new solo album

Thu, 07/20/2023 - 2:00pm by christopherporter

Jonathan Edwards recorded, produced, and performed the 13 songs on Wild Ghosts almost entirely by himself, playing everything from bass and drums to synthesizers and Wurlitzer organ.

But he could have just as easily performed the beautiful songs on Wild Ghost solely with his guitar, the instrument at the heart of the album, with Edwards displaying excellent fingerstyle playing throughout the record.