Photos and Review by Blanton Leigh “This is a photograph, a window to the past (Thursday, October 20th), a man with gold fringe on.” - Kevin Morby, with a little personalization by yours truly. After a long and draining couple of weeks, I thought I needed a chill show to even me out, but that... Continue Reading →
Dreamfone is a two piece band consisting of Reece Alan and Richie Arthur, had their debut show on March 23rd, as part of the Good Problems showcase. Alongside them were other fantastic new artists, Monty PK, Dacelynn, Hadji Gaviota, and Voda Fuji. Dreamfone opened the night playing unreleased songs as well as previously released “Drunk... Continue Reading →
Electro pop/ rock artist, Emma Peridot, has just released her latest single, “Could’ve Been.” In all her music she wants to show the world how she’s experiencing life as a young LGBTQ+ artist, and creates music that resonates with those who feel misunderstood. Emma blends these genres together in an effortless way, creating this dreamy... Continue Reading →
Claud was the opening act for Bleachers. Influenced by 90’s alt-rock/pop and inspired by their own love and heartbreak, Claud’s sound is tender and dream-like. In 2019 they released "Wish You Were Gay," and drew the attention of Phoebe Bridgers and became the first musician to sign Bridgers’ new label. Their newest album Super Monster... Continue Reading →
By: Elise Coates Modern folk singer, Willie Watson played at The Listening Room in Grand Rapids, MI on October 11 as part of his US and Canada tour. For almost two decades, he’s blended old sounds of southern gospel, railroad songs and delta blues with modern folk music. On his latest album Folksinger Vol. 2,... Continue Reading →
Kristen Zarra The Pure Noise Record tour made its stop in Philly at The Fillmore on 10/16, making it a night to remember for fans. People turned out early to see Bearings, and Just Friends kick off the night with their high energy stage presence, getting everyone riled up and ready for what else was... Continue Reading →
CAPPA, a dynamic singer songwriter from the Philadelphia area, has recently released her latest single, 'Colder', which is set to be a part of her third EP release. Having a mix of influences in her work, CAPPA takes the punk scene and meshes it with the iconic pop sounds everyone knows and loves. It wasn't... Continue Reading →
Pop rock artist, HAAS, has recently released her single, 'Headfirst' of February 5th, and it is BEAUTIFUL! We had the pleasure to get to know a bit more about HAAS and how she feels about music! Check it out below! MR-Headfirst is beautifully written, when creating this what was the inspiration behind it? Thank you... Continue Reading →
Local to Brick, New Jersey, The Ones You Forgot released their latest single, ‘Something For Me’ today. For starting out in 2014, the band has already had major accomplishments including playing Warped Tours 25th Anniversary in Atlantic City, opening for Boys Like Girls, Four Year Strong, Emarosa, and many others. While pulling inspiration from those... Continue Reading →
Photography & Review By: Elise Coates Every Thursday in Grand Rapids, MI you can find a fleet of food trucks and live music. With restrictions for indoor live music venues still in place, the outdoor music series is a breath of fresh air. On July 16, GrooveGround Music took the main stage at the “Relax... Continue Reading →