Back in West Michigan after a whirlwind few years that took him from a welding shop in Otsego, to opening for legends like Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan, Americana songwriter Myron Elkins has come home with a clearer sense of who he is, where his music belongs, and how he wants to make it.
Presented by community radio station WYCE 88.1 FM, the Jammies remain a rare kind of event: a marathon showcase where genres mix, generations mingle, and dozens of Michigan artists—from emerging performers debuting their first singles to revered local veterans—share the same spotlight.
The local West Michigan music scene saw some major changes in 2025. Bookended by the closure of the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre late last year—and its recently announced reopening set for next year under new ownership—the year in live music was marked by a series of ups and downs.
Acrisure Amphitheater has begun rolling out its lineup for the inaugural season, beginning in May 2026.
When Adam Aijala was a kid, presents came twice a year: on birthdays and Christmas. So when, at 12, he saw a guitar-and-amp combo on sale for $99, he figured they’d say no; after all, he’d been asking for two years.
From SoundCloud sensation to meme-rap icon, Yung Gravy’s mix of playful rhymes and nostalgic style has won over generations of fans. Born Matthew Raymon Hauri in Rochester, Minn., he has become famous for his retro-sampling beats, clever lyrics, and viral hits like the platinum-certified “Mr. Clean.”
Five days after Derek Sanders got married, he left for tour. That’s life for the frontman of Mayday Parade, a beloved emo band that first found its fame in the Myspace era. Having already completed a celebratory 20 year anniversary tour this year, Mayday Parade is back on the road to support All Time Low.
After more than a decade of touring, New York siblings Gracie and Clyde Lawrence have transformed their band Lawrence from a scrappy soul-pop project into one of the most vibrant live acts in the country.
Although she’s still only 19 years old, singer/songwriter Kanin Wren wants to be a role model for younger kids. Already known for her popular touring Taylor Swift Experience—where she covers many of the megastar’s biggest hits, while performing a few songs of her own—the rising Michigan-based pop star surprise-released her debut studio album, Wren, back in late June.
It’s hard to picture Marc Rebillet as anything other than an improvisational musician and actor. But before Rebillet stepped into his silk robe and signature boxers full-time, he worked a decade’s worth of odd jobs.
Back in the summer of 2019, Connor and Kendall Wright of Grand Rapids indie duo Cal In Red weren’t thinking about streaming numbers, festival sets, or how to balance a growing music career with adulthood.
Our annual Arts & Music Issue is the time when we here at Revue have the opportunity to bring attention to many bands, musicians, and other artists who are right on the cusp of breaking through to a bigger and wider audience. Across all genres, and coming from all around West Michigan, it’s both a challenge and an honor to handpick only 10 of the countless talented acts putting in the work onstage, on tour, and in the studio, finding their voice, and mastering their craft.
The past meets the future with the recent opening of Grand Rapids’ new large events and entertainment venue, The Big Room.
The Rebel Eves—singer/songwriters Katie Pederson, Grace Theisen, and Jilian Linklater—emerged in 2022, after countless Zoom sessions, and one fateful lakeside songwriting retreat, determined to build something more than just a band.
