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Playlist from 05/16/2024 @ 3:00pm

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welcome to the sparkle plane i play a lot of experimental, electronica, noise, hip hop, darkwave, and a bit of everything else. if theres a weird library deep cut count on me to find it. every other thursday 3-6pm

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St. Vincent

Strange Mercy
Strange Mercy 2011 via 4ad Records
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La Femme

Divine creature
Paradigmes 2021 via Disque Pointu
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The Jesus and Mary Chain

Darklands
Darklands 1987 via Phantom
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Low

Disappearing
HEY WHAT 2021 via Sub Pop
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5:40 pm
Local Spins Fest (click for more info)

Local Spins Fest 2024 takes place Saturday, May 18th, at the Studio Park piazza in downtown Grand Rapids, celebrating the 12

th

anniversary of the state's No. 1 music website and online publication. 

This year's festival features "The Future of Michigan Music" with two Grand Rapids-area youth bands opening the event at 4 p.m., followed by performances from West Michigan acts Short Panic, Elijah Russ Collective and Nathan Walton & the Remedy. 
General admission and VIP tickets are available online at themidtowngr.com, with a portion of ticket sales going to Access of West Michigan, to help coordinate food pantries for families in need. 
More information for Local Spins Fest on May 18th is online at LocalSpins.com.

Indigo De Souza

17
Any Shape You Take 2021 via Saddle Creek
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The Julie Ruin

Planet You
Hit Reset 2016 via Hardly Alt
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FEN FEN

ABI
Fen Fen 2023 via Independent
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5:30 pm
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Hurray For The Riff Raff

ROSEMARY TEARS
Life On Earth 2022 via Nonesuch
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Max Lockwood

Diamonds
Diamonds 2023 via Independent

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5:20 pm
Midtown GR - Max Lockwood Band (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Midtown GR presenting Max Lockwood Band on May 24th.

Songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and poet Max Lockwood will be performing with support from a variety of other Michigan musicians.

Tickets and more information are available online at midtown gr dot com.

Reyna Tropical

Huitzilin
Malegria 2024 via Psychic Hotline
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Ana Tijoux

Milionaria
Vida 2024 via Victoria Producciones
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Sampha

Spirit 2.0 (Clean)
Lahai 2023 via Young
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Jamila Woods

Basquiat (Clean)
Legacy! Legacy! 2019 via Jagjaguwar
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5:00 pm
Wealthy Theatre-WYCE Blues Brothers Movie! (click for more info)

The Wealthy Theatre, along with WYCE, are proud to present the comedy and musical classic "The Blues Brothers" on Tuesday, May 21st, at 8 PM at the Wealthy Theatre.

Released in 1980, "The Blues Brothers" chronicles the life of Jake (John Belushi), who after his release from prison, reunites with his brother, Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) -,to save the orphanage they grew up in. Jake and Elwood hatch a plan to raise the needed funds by resurrecting their old band, the "Blues Brothers" and taking the show on the road.

Join WYCE as we celebrate this timeless film, "The Blues Brothers," on the big screen at Wealthy Theatre on Tuesday, May 21st at 8:00pm. Proceeds will directly benefit WYCE Community Radio!

Tickets for "The Blues Brothers" are on sale now at WEALTHY THEATRE DOT ORG.

 

Alex Perez

W.H.O.i
Orbs of a Tripod 2023 via Independent
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Local MI music!
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Bjork

Hidden Place
Vespertine 2001 via Elektra
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Thom Yorke

Knife Edge
Confidenza Official Soundtrack 2024 via XL
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Odd Space

Divers
Sirens 2023 via Independent
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Local MI music!
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4:40 pm
SCA-Jump Into Summer (click for more info)

The Saugatuck Center For The Arts will be kicking off summer with their annual Jump Into Summer fest on June 7th.

Doors open at 5 p.m. with hands-on activities led by professional artists.

Music starts at 6 p.m., with performances from Aaron James Wright and headliner Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers.

There will also be yard games, family-friendly activities and more.

SC4A's Jump Into Summer is open the public and all ages, more information is at S-C-4-A dot org.

La Luz

Strange World
Single 2024 via Sub Pop
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Feist

Pleasure
Pleasure 2017 via Universal
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4:30 pm
Smiling Acres Music Festival 2024 (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Smiling Acres, presenting their flagship music festival, June 28-30th, in Trufant, Michigan. 

Tickets are on sale now for this year's festival featuring live music from  The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, May Erlewine, Patty PerShayla and the Mayhaps, Lady Ace Boogie, and many more!

The Smiling Acres Music Festival also offers workshops for all ages, plus craft and food vendors.

Weekend passes plus more information about the Smiling Acres Music Festival, including private rentals and event sponsorships, are available at smiling acres festival dot com.

Bass Drum People

The Expert
Bass Drum People 2023 via Independent
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Flying Lotus

African Samurai (feat. Denzel Curry)
Yasuke 2021 via Warp
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Black Marble

Grey Eyeliner
Bigger Than Life 2019 via Sacred Bones
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4:20 pm
Midtown GR - Max Lockwood Band (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Midtown GR presenting Max Lockwood Band on May 24th.

Songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and poet Max Lockwood will be performing with support from a variety of other Michigan musicians.

Tickets and more information are available online at midtown gr dot com.

Crystal Castles

Violent Youth
III 2012 via Casablanca
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DJ Shadow

The Sideshow
The Mountain Will Fall 2016 via Mass Appeal
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Mass Gothic

Dark Window
I've Tortured You Long Enough 2018 via Sub Pop
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Kim Gordon

Psychedelic Orgasm
Single 2024 via Matador
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4:00 pm
Wealthy Theatre-WYCE Blues Brothers Movie! (click for more info)

The Wealthy Theatre, along with WYCE, are proud to present the comedy and musical classic "The Blues Brothers" on Tuesday, May 21st, at 8 PM at the Wealthy Theatre.

Released in 1980, "The Blues Brothers" chronicles the life of Jake (John Belushi), who after his release from prison, reunites with his brother, Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) -,to save the orphanage they grew up in. Jake and Elwood hatch a plan to raise the needed funds by resurrecting their old band, the "Blues Brothers" and taking the show on the road.

Join WYCE as we celebrate this timeless film, "The Blues Brothers," on the big screen at Wealthy Theatre on Tuesday, May 21st at 8:00pm. Proceeds will directly benefit WYCE Community Radio!

Tickets for "The Blues Brothers" are on sale now at WEALTHY THEATRE DOT ORG.

 

Hubert Laws

Bloodshot
Moondance 2003 via Savoy Jazz
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Joni Mitchell

Little Green
Blue 1971 via Reprise / Wea
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Either-Orchestra

Soul Tezeta
Ethiopiques, Vol. 20- Either-Orchestra Live in Addis 2005 via Buda Musique
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3:40 pm
Ferris Coffee (click for more info)

Support for WYCE is provided by Ferris Coffee - a local coffee roaster in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Ferris Coffee is Celebrating its 100th birthday this year and is on a mission to create moments of joy through its specialty products.

More information about their coffee and the people behind it is available at ferris coffee dot com

Broken Social Scene

Protest Song
Hug of Thunder 2017 via Arts & Crafts
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Volcano Choir

Acetate
Repave 2013 via Jagjaguwar
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3:30 pm
Smiling Acres Music Festival 2024 (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Smiling Acres, presenting their flagship music festival, June 28-30th, in Trufant, Michigan. 

Tickets are on sale now for this year's festival featuring live music from  The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, May Erlewine, Patty PerShayla and the Mayhaps, Lady Ace Boogie, and many more!

The Smiling Acres Music Festival also offers workshops for all ages, plus craft and food vendors.

Weekend passes plus more information about the Smiling Acres Music Festival, including private rentals and event sponsorships, are available at smiling acres festival dot com.

Real Estate

Flowers
Single 2024 via Domino
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Sharon Van Etten

Serpents
Tramp 2012 via Jagjaguwar
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Bruno Berle

Te Amar Eterno
No Reino Dos Afetos 2 2024 via Psychic Hotline
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3:20 pm
Midtown GR - Max Lockwood Band (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Midtown GR presenting Max Lockwood Band on May 24th.

Songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and poet Max Lockwood will be performing with support from a variety of other Michigan musicians.

Tickets and more information are available online at midtown gr dot com.

Crumb

AMAMA
Single 2024 via Independent
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Faye Webster

Thinking About You
Single 2024 via Secretly Canadian
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Esther Rose

Chet Baker
Safe to Run 2023 via New West
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Maggie Rogers

The Kill
Don't Forget Me 2024 via Capitol
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3:00 pm
Wealthy Theatre-WYCE Blues Brothers Movie! (click for more info)

The Wealthy Theatre, along with WYCE, are proud to present the comedy and musical classic "The Blues Brothers" on Tuesday, May 21st, at 8 PM at the Wealthy Theatre.

Released in 1980, "The Blues Brothers" chronicles the life of Jake (John Belushi), who after his release from prison, reunites with his brother, Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) -,to save the orphanage they grew up in. Jake and Elwood hatch a plan to raise the needed funds by resurrecting their old band, the "Blues Brothers" and taking the show on the road.

Join WYCE as we celebrate this timeless film, "The Blues Brothers," on the big screen at Wealthy Theatre on Tuesday, May 21st at 8:00pm. Proceeds will directly benefit WYCE Community Radio!

Tickets for "The Blues Brothers" are on sale now at WEALTHY THEATRE DOT ORG.