Check out our first ever music issue featuring West Michigan bands that deserve your attention. There are features on artists Nathan Kalish, Seth and May, as well as nine artists to watch, emerging artists and lists of reader favorites. There's also a photo essay, a story on the resurgence of vinyl and the lowdown on alternative venues and recording studios.

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