music industry

Today, what's happening with the new data center being developed by Google in Van Buren Township? And, the latest on the water main break in Oakland County over the weekend. Then, a return to a conversation about vernal pools. Plus, a musician's upcoming performance in Detroit focuses on the subtlety of sound. Last, what high numbers of pink salmon could mean for the Great Lakes.

A look into record-high graduation rates in Detroit Public Schools Community District. Plus, we heard from On Hand listeners about their stories on squirrels and coney dogs.

What communities are doing to slow data center development, and whether it's working. Plus, how Michigan’s Kid Rock became a musical icon of the MAGA movement, and how Michigan Latinos are feeling about Bad Bunny's upcoming Super Bowl performance.

The Black Keys, Glenn Miller, Ben Folds, Paul Russell. What do all these artists have in common? They've all sung about Kalamazoo. But why? How did "Kalamazoo" make it into so many songs?

A group is working to preserve Detroit’s musical history and prevent it from being forgotten.

First, we discuss the contents of a Michigan State University email about the institution's finances. Then, a visit from a Grand Rapids PBS icon. Plus, Bob Seger's 80th birthday and his legacy.

Michigan-based singer-songwriter May Erlewine's new album, What It Takes sings powerful themes of resilience and empowerment. Her tour kicked off on April 2 and will continue through Spring.

Today, we talk to Jason Singer, better known as Michigander, about the inspiration behind his upcoming debut album.

Today, we listen back to a conversation with three members of the Michigan band Frontier Ruckus and their music.

Detroit’s music has been recognized and beloved by many all around the world. However, with so much interest and appreciation why isn’t there a music district in Detroit? On today's podcast, we talk with a Detroit Free Press contributing columnist who proposes that the city needs to create one.