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Playlist from 01/18/2025 @ 10:00am

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Jenna Soo

I try to keep each set colorful showcasing the variety of genres in the library and featuring Michigan music as well. If I'm live in the studio feel free to call/email requests and will do what I can to accommodate if the tracks are FCC appropriate and in our library...I am here to serve!

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all tracks listed in reverse chronological order

HeCTA

Sympathy For The Auto Industry
The Diet 2015 via Terrorbird / Merge
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HeCTA is the brainchild of Kurt Wagner, Ryan Norris and Scott Martin of Lambchop

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Beth Hart

Like You (And Everyone Else) [Alb
My California 2010 via Mascot
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Bedouin Soundclash

May You Be The Road
Light The Horizon 2011 via PID
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Canadian band Jay Malinowski and Eon Sinclair

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Rabbit Fur

Face To Face
Some Will Rise 2024 via Independent
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Grand Rapids duo Rebecca Rodriguez and Aaron Ekins - joined by Anne LaGrand on cello and Matt Reidsma on mandolin

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11:40 am
Gilmore (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Flat River Grill, part of the Gilmore Collection of restaurants. 

The Flat River Grill offers three distinct dining spaces: its dining room, Tributary, and a four-season patio. 

Their new menu features Housemade Meatloaf, Harvest Hash, Pesto Bacon Grilled Cheese, and more.

A full menu and business hours are at flatrivergrill dot com.

Les Creatif

Revolution (CLEAN)
Remember The Revolution [Digital Single] 2021 via Independent
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Michigan ensemble - Dante Cope, Hugo Claudin, Plymouth Williams, Justin Golinski, Dawn Elizabeth Hayes & Nathan Mabie.

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Jose Gonzalez

What Will
Vestiges & Claws 2015 via Mute
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11:30 am
Promo - Here for the Music (click for more info)

We know you are here for the music, so we give you less talk!

We tell you what music we played, inform you of upcoming events, share public service announcements and then we play more music!

We play more music than any other station on the dial. We can only remain commercial free with your donations. Visit our website at WYCE dot org and click on the "donate" button to help support 88.1 FM WYCE.

Golden Dawn Arkestra

Phenomenal
The Gold Album 2022 via Spaceflight
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Golden Dawn Arkestra is an Austin psychedelic afrobeat collective with their name and costumes evoking a continuation of the cosmic Sun Ra legacy.

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Camille

Sous Le Sable
OUI 2017 via Nonesuch
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11:20 am
Grand Rapids Symphony - Preview Show (click for more info)

The Grand Rapids Symphony is hosting their annual Season Preview Concert, and you're invited!

The special concert is free and open to the public on Tuesday February 11th at 7:30 pm at Devos Performance Hall.

The Symphony's season preview concert will feature sneak peeks for the music planned for their 2025/26 season, taking you on a musical journey around the globe. 

You'll also get the chance to hear from symphony leadership and experience the Grand Rapids Symphony in a variety of styles. 

Seats for the Symphony's season preview concert are free, but reservations are required at grsymphony dot org

Lost At Last

Embrace Me
Lost At Last 2002 via Windham Hill Records
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Nellie McKay

Galleon
Obligatory Villagers 2007 via Vanguard Records
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Tenacious D

Baby One More Time
Single 2024 via Back Lot Music
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Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Long Way Down
Dirt On My Diamonds, Vol. 2 2024 via Provogue
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Sara Curtin

The Easy Way
Michigan Lilium 2015 via Independant
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11:00 am
Jewish Theatre Grand Rapids - Esther (click for more info)

Support today on WYCE comes from the Jewish Theatre Grand Rapids.

The Jewish Theatre of Grand Rapids is proud to present "Esther, The Musical" opening Thursday, January 30th for six performances through Sunday, February the 9th, at GRCC's Spectrum Theater.

"Esther, The Musical" is a modern version of the Biblical story that tells the story of an orphan Jewish girl who gets to be the Queen of Persia and save her people. 

For reserved tickets and more information, it's JTGR dot ORG


 

Swamp Dogg

I Love Me More
Love, Loss, and Auto-Tune 2018 via Joyful Noise
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Alewya

Channel High (Clean)
Panther In Mode [EP] 2021 via Because London
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Alewya (pronounced ah-leh-wee-yah), meaning "the highest" is a singer-songwriter, producer and multidisciplinary artist based in West London, inbued with the Arabic and African sounds of her childhood being born in Saudi Arabia to an Egyptian father and Ethiopian mother.

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Stick Figure

Weary Eyes
Set in Stone 2015 via Ruffwood
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Quantic

Divergence
Atlantic Oscillations 2019 via Tru-Thoughts
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Hannah Fae

Counterpart
Terracotta Moon 2024 via Independent
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Indie folk artist from Michigan. "Although 4 feet 9 inches, however what she lacks in size she makes up in heart."

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10:40 am
Turnstiles (click for more info)
Support for WYCE comes from Turnstiles -an eclectic entertainment venue on GR's West side.

Tonight Turnstiles presents Timmy's 50th Vanstraviganza! with live music from The Fabulous Vans, Slumlord Radio, and two other bands.  Doors open at 8 PM and a cover charge is required.

Sunday, it's a live jazz jam from 5 to 8 PM.

Hours, plus more information on live music happening is at Turnstiles G R dot com

Fink

Keep Myself Alone Now
Fink's Sunday Night Blues Club, Vol. 1 2017 via R'Coup'd
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Ryleigh

Don't Blame Me (Clean)
Don't Blame Me 2024 via Independent
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Grand Rapids Michigan musician

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10:30 am
Promo - Playing More Michigan Music (click for more info)

It's hardest to make your break in your hometown, but we aim to fix that!

Our Jammie Awards -- every February -- help Michigan bands build their resumes and reach new audiences.

Plus Local Spins on WYCE - Fridays at 11 am & Sundays at 5 pm - is a weekly program dedicated to the Michigan music scene with new releases and exclusive in-studio performances.

88.1 FM WYCE plays more Michigan & Grand Rapids music than any other radio station.

David Byrne

Back in the Box [Contemporary Hermit Mix]
Back In The Box 1994 via Warner Bros / Wea
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Jason Spooner

Slippery People
The Flame You Follow 2007 via Independent
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Talking Heads cover

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10:20 am
CASA of Kent County (click for more info)
Every child in foster care deserves a voice in the courtroom, and you can be that voice. 

Court Appointed Special Advocates - known by the acronym CASA - of Kent County is looking for dedicated volunteers to advocate for children in the child welfare system, ensuring they have the support and stability they need. 

No special background is required--just compassion and a desire to make a difference. 

CASA invites you to join them in bringing hope and positive change to a child's life. 

Learn more about becoming a CASA volunteer today.at casakentco dot org.  That's c-a-s-a-k-e-n-t-c-o dot o-r-g!

Leela James

There 4 U
Did It For Love 2017 via BMG
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collie buddz

Show Love
Hybrid 2019 via Harper Digital
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Bibio

Even More Excuses
BIB10 2022 via Warp
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Caitlin Cusack

Where to Find Me
The You Carry Me Project 2024 via Independent
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Solo artist from Grand Rapids Michigan. This album was written in memory of Caitlin's parents - Dan and Mary Cusack.

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Ron Carter and Vitoria Maldonado

Because You Make Me Dream
Brasil L.I.K.E 2016 via Detroit Music Factory
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10:00 am
Jewish Theatre Grand Rapids - Esther (click for more info)

Support today on WYCE comes from the Jewish Theatre Grand Rapids.

The Jewish Theatre of Grand Rapids is proud to present "Esther, The Musical" opening Thursday, January 30th for six performances through Sunday, February the 9th, at GRCC's Spectrum Theater.

"Esther, The Musical" is a modern version of the Biblical story that tells the story of an orphan Jewish girl who gets to be the Queen of Persia and save her people. 

For reserved tickets and more information, it's JTGR dot ORG