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Keep it Local: Recaps of Recent Double Phelix Releases

Colin Smith — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 12:00:37 +0000

Capturing the onset of summer in moments of either psychedelic dazes or acoustic clarity, local studio Double Phelix releases at least one song a week. With a name-your-price standard, support local musicians with financial compensation, and there is the option to download for free. One of their most recent releases from The Charles Bang’s new [...]

In Peril, Pat Carroll releases 2nd Album ‘Glow In The Dark’

Jared Field — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 12:00:56 +0000

Lying in his Cleveland Clinic bed, suffering from chronic rejection of his lungs in another bout in his on-going battle with Cystic Fibrosis, Pat Carroll accomplished a massive feat when he finished the entire post-production phase of a new album while awaiting his name to hit the top of the recipient list for his second [...]

Revue Magazine: Gordon Van Gent

Zac Clark — Fri, 31 May 2013 12:49:21 +0000

Meet Gordon Van Gent. He is an unassuming Virginian. He sports black suede kicks, a pair of khaki cargo shorts, small rectangular spectacles, and a black polo with Western Michigan’s football logo emblazoned on the breast. The tiny golden bronco head is the only physically distinguishing mark of his Alma mater other than the day-old [...]

Room For Everyone: Open Mic Nights in Kalamazoo

LaTasha James — Fri, 31 May 2013 12:00:29 +0000

Kalamazoo’s local music scene is vibrant and diverse, and that doesn’t just go for its artists that are well-known. Kalamazoo is also home to a large number of hopefuls, from independent folk singers to five-piece metal bands. Lucky for them, Kalamazoo is the perfect little city to showcase their talent – and the best news? [...]

Rupert’s Brew Pub: The Campus Corner to Reopen

Colin Smith — Thu, 30 May 2013 12:00:31 +0000

After a fire, the Great Depression, and even a visit from Robert Plant, the campus corner formerly known as The Strutt seemed like it would never stop the music. Yet, despite its evolution from a pharmacy to one of the biggest independent music stores in the country during the ‘70s and ’80s, this musical center [...]