Scale Up: Adam J. Snyder Overcomes Life’s Obstacles on “Down From the Mountain Out to the Sea” EP

Fri, 08/18/2023 - 9:30am by strattonl

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

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

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

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

Flow State: Katie Hartsock’s Poems Fluidly Move from One Place to the Next in New "Wolf Trees" Poetry Collection

Wed, 08/02/2023 - 10:00am by strattonl

Katie Hartsock’s poetry collection, Wolf Trees, surveys what persists amidst trials that must be weathered. One poem defines the titular term as, “A tree that is the forest that is / the island.” A wolf tree is also, “A tree to lean / against and think, I’m there.” 

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.

Lifelike Living: Blair Austin's inventive new book, "Dioramas," defies easy categorization

Tue, 07/25/2023 - 11:00am by christopherporter

Blair Austin's Dioramas, which won the Dzanc Books Prize for Fiction, is described by the publisher as “part essay, part prose poem, part travel narrative.” 

"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.

My Generation: Social Meteor Shares Everyday Struggles of Gen Z and Millennials on Self-Titled Debut Album

Wed, 07/19/2023 - 2:00pm by strattonl

Social Meteor didn’t expect its debut album would speak for a generation—or two.

Sing Us a Song: The piano men and women of "Duelers" star in a new Michigan-produced film with deep local connections

Tue, 07/18/2023 - 10:00am by christopherporter

Duelers Piano Bar is the home of five young musicians who trade keyboard licks and share solace, shots, and sounds on a nightly basis. But the venue that offers them a routine and respite from problems is about to be sold by a money-hungry owner, which will turn their lives upside down.