The Coolest Backyard Concert in West Michigan | EMBER FEST 2019
Stephanie Stapert and George McNeill
July 28, 2019
Why local? Why indie? Every artist starts at this level when it comes to music, so why not support it? It’s also kinda our thing at Impact 89FM. Working at WDBM has allowed for a multitude of opportunities to meet, collaborate and build relationships with a variety of artists. From the bigges...
A Case Study of Controversy | “TOO DEEP TO TURN BACK” – Daniel Caesar
Josiah Leach, Managing Editor
July 26, 2019
It has not been a good year for Daniel Caesar. The Canadian soul and R&B artist was scrutinized recently for comments he made defending YesJulz, a controversial online figure and personal friend of his, who made racist and offensive comments in a freestyle video. Coming to her defense (a bit ...
We Watch It For The Music | Patriot
George McNeill, Assistant Program Director
July 24, 2019
Hey, internet. It’s me, George, from WDBM. Listen up. This is one of the most important articles I’ve ever written; not just because it’s grounded in love and admiration, but because I think today’s We Watch It For The Music entry is one of the most underrated gems in our society. And, in m...
Pitchfork: The Best Music Festival in Chicago
Riley James, Photographer & Videographer
July 17, 2019
I’ve attended Pitchfork Music Festival twice and I’m looking forward to going again this year. The first year I went right after I graduated high school in 2014. That year, I saw Kendrick Lamar, Earl Sweatshirt, Grimes and more of my favorite artists. I also went last year, in 2018 while covering...
Music That Hits Home | “Near DT, MI” – black midi
Matt Stando, Senior Staff Editor
July 12, 2019
In today’s information age, where practically everything is public and nothing is private, the noise-rock band black midi have managed to keep fans curious. Without doubt one of the most talked-about acts of 2019 have finally unveiled their debut album, Schlagenheim. Despite only releasing a handful of singl...
We Watch It For The Music | American Pie
Matt Stando, Senior Staff Editor
July 9, 2019
Today, July 9, is the 20th anniversary of one of the greatest movies of 1999. No, it’s not Fight Club, American Beauty or The Sixth Sense – it’s American Pie. I completely understand the desire to close this tab after reading that, but bear with me for a minute. Yes, the American Pie series is immature, c...
Nostalgic Dream-Pop | “Kiss the Stars” – Hatchie
Sarah Beltran, Senior Staff Writer
July 5, 2019
If you are looking to be transported back to the early days of dream pop, then Hatchie has just the thing for you. With her new song “Kiss the Stars,” she captures an essence that has rarely been netted since the early ‘90s. Through her warped instrumentation and floaty lyrics, Hatchie makes y...
Grunge Romance | “Gretel” – (Sandy) Alex G
Sarah Beltran, Senior Staff Writer
July 3, 2019
Good ol’ Sandy has returned with a track that reminds us why we keep listening to his sad-ass music. Even though he “doesn’t want to go back,” Alex G has gone back to his older roots in his new single “Gretel.” The song is the first we have heard since his 2017 album Rocket (from the str...
Old & Soulful | “Hurts Me Too” – Faye Webster
Sarah Beltran, Senior Staff Writer
June 21, 2019
Faye Webster has stepped up her game in her new album, Atlanta Millionaires Club. Since her 2017 self-titled album, she is bringing a new maturity to her sound while solidifying her place in between the genres of folk and R&B. You can especially hear this influence in the tune “Hurts Me Too”. “Hurts Me Too” is...
Matriarchs of Music | VÉRITÉ
Stephanie Stapert, Website Manager
June 19, 2019
The anticipation for a concert to begin is the worst. It was March 26, 2018, and it was my first time here at St. Andrews Hall in Detroit. We were excited to see EDEN, but we didn’t know who the opener was – or so I thought. To kill time and our curiosity, we looked up who the opener is and a couple of her songs. As it turned out,...
A Rollercoaster Finish | “ARE WE STILL FRIENDS?” – Tyler, The Creator
Sarah Beltran, Senior Staff Writer
June 14, 2019
Since the arrival of Tyler, the Creator’s fifth studio album, IGOR, last month, there has been a wave of opinions about him and his latest work. You can’t bring it up without being hammered with the age-old question, “What’s your favorite track?” Upon the album’s release, Tyler gave a statement about what (not) to expec...
Matriarchs of Music | Kathleen Hanna
Kayla Effner, Writer
June 5, 2019
I distinctly remember the day I was introduced to Kathleen Hanna. Besides hearing a few Bikini Kill songs in passing, my knowledge of her career was limited up until my art teacher showed us her documentary, "The Punk Singer", during my sophomore year of high school. This wasn’t the first time my ...
Hear Me Out Episode 11 (Caroline Polachek, Kanye West, Danny Brown)
November 12, 2019
Pretty Okay? Pretty Punk | “Pretty Okay” – Screaming Females
November 12, 2019
The Undercurrent- 11/10/19 -S12E9-Artist Interviews
November 12, 2019
Spartans conclude season with Big Ten Tournament loss to Michigan
November 12, 2019
Cassius Winston plays despite heartbreak
November 11, 2019
Stearns: Spartan focus and depth will carry them far
November 11, 2019
Michigan State women’s basketball moves up to No. 16 in AP poll rankings
November 11, 2019
Underground Paradise | “Run Fast” – Billy Lemos & JJ
November 11, 2019