Concert calendar: Sept. 21-30
By DJ Tom, NEW MUSIC FRIDAYS @ nOOn DIY FESTIVAL Friday, Sept. 21 6:30 p.m. The True Blue 7:30 p.m. Extra Arms 9:00 p.m. The Dam Leslies 9:45 p.m. Cloud …
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Getting deep with Deeper
By Mark Bowman As a huge fan of the new album, how has the reception been for you guys over the past few months? It’s been really wild. With music …
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Concert review: Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever and Deeper at El Club
By DJ Tom, New Music Fridays at nOOn Rolling Blackouts Coastal Feverʼs June 15 release of their first full length album “Hope Downs” on Sub Pop Records, became the album …
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Wild Nothing’s ‘Indigo’: Catchy, sparkling guitars
By Mark Bowman Jack Tatum burst onto the scene in 2010 with Wild Nothing’s Captured Tracks debut full-length “Gemini.” This release solidified the return of the 1980’s C86 inspired chorus …
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Fun ferocity from Naked Giants and Car Seat Headrest at the Majestic Theater
By Tom Zito It was a great turnout Saturday night for Car Seat Headrest and Naked Giants at The Majestic Theater. On New Music Fridays at nOOn, I’ve been playing …
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Concert calendar: Sept. 7 through Sept. 15
By DJ Tom, NEW MUSIC FRIDAYS @ nOOn In case itʼs hard to catch when I am announcing all of these dates on the air, here is a compilation of …
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Cindy Lee’s ‘Model Express’: Scattterbrained genius
BY MARK BOWMAN The Flegel family is next up in a long line of talented musical families, from the Jacksons to the Wilsons (of Beach Boys fame) to the Deal …
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Bobcat Bonnie’s is Coming to Ferndale
Get ready for Captain Crunch French Toast as popular brunch spot Bobcat Bonnie’s is opening up a third location in Ferndale. Detroit Free Press reports that owner Matt Buskard will …
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Classic, consistent Clearance
Guest post by Mark Bowman The Chicago band Clearance’s sophomore effort, “At Your Leisure”, out via Topshelf Records, is a refined, consistent rock ‘n’ roll album from beginning to end. …
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Alt Chart Toppers lovelytheband on ‘Broken’ Success, New Album and Dogs
Chances are you’ve heard the infectious hook of “Broken,” the breakout hit for Los Angeles-based lovelytheband. The trio sat down with us after their Mo Pop Festival set last Sunday …
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