music writing

Stateside’s April Baer chatted with the musician behind the Dittrich Furs jingle.

Information on staying safe on winter roads. Plus, the story behind a 1980s ad jingle that became an earworm; the impact of crackdowns on houseless individuals in Traverse City; and an introduction to Michigan Public's new environment reporter.

Rapper and lyricist Jamall Bufford freestyles with the word "Kalamazoo" as a demonstration of its workability in lyrics.

We broke down what's working for the Detroit Pistons right now. Also, the Keynote Sisters talk about musical evolution within a family. And we talked about the upcoming game between the University of Michigan and the Ohio State University with one of the players hoping to secure a win for the Wolverines.

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.

Today, the unprecedented process behind re-opening a shuttered nuclear power plant. Then, a look into the quality of life after cancer treatments. Later, the music of Frontier Ruckus.

A former Nine Inch Nails drummer shares his journey from performing on stage to teaching the next generation.

Today, a wrap up of what happened at the RNC this week, including a Teamster leader’s eye-opening speech in support of Donald Trump. Also, students in Northern Michigan bond over turning tough moments into beautiful music. And, this weekend marks the first day of the apocalypse…at least according to Octavia Butler’s sci-fi masterpiece Parable of the Sower.

Debunking a rural legend from Northern Michigan, taking pizza to new vegan heights, and an up and coming Detroit musician blends hip hop and soul music.