Music

Sounds and Sights on Thursday Nights kicks off its hot summer of music and art with many lively stages of righteous jams, including the psychedelic fury of Sonic Smut.

A picture-perfect afternoon in Ann Arbor made for a glorious start to the Sonic Lunch concert series with Kate Peterson and Lindsay Lou.

On a bleak and sodden Sunday in Michigan, the metal community gathered at the Crofoot in Pontiac as the Decibel Magazine Tour brought a masterclass in sonic destruction.

April Showers Bring May Vinyl: Detroit Vinylfest 2026 serenades music fans with records, tapes, CDs, and more at Eastern Market.

We experienced an evening of musical magic thanks to the phenomenal talents of Jon Torrence and friends at the Bloom Room in Blissfield.

Resinator Beer and Metal Fest: A glorious communion of metal music and craft beer at Kognisjon Bryggeri in Marquette.

Warhorses and True Devil bring an original rock spectacular to the first Wired Wednesday at Rock & Brews in Royal Oak.

Unfettered: A moving evening of impeccable music with singer-songwriters Joy Clark and Kate Peterson at The Ark in Ann Arbor.

The legendary Thrash of the Titans tour tore through Saint Andrews Hall in Detroit. It was a night of multi-generational, neck-wrecking mayhem, proving that the old guard of heavy metal still hits harder than ever.

Joe from Fret Rescue celebrates 40 years with a very heavy metal birthday featuring Furnace Winds, Eight Ball Death, and Centenary at Ironbark Brewing in Jackson.

A hot tip leads to a magical night with a fabulous dinner and an outstanding musical experience with Paul and Simon’s Sounds Of Silents at Harsens Island Schoolhouse Grille.

Sub-zero temperatures could not withstand the heavy metal heat from Jeff Fest 5 at Papa Pete’s in Kalamazoo.

The planets align for a night of heavy rock laced with psychedelia featuring Winds Of Neptune and Angel of Mars at Bowlero in Royal Oak.

Winterfest at Odd Fellows Concert Lounge brought together art and music for a full-day holiday celebration that raises money for charity.

On the hunt for vinyl in Metro Detroit with a recommendation for a beer or two to sustain you on your adventure.

GIG returns to Jackson to celebrate the visual artists who make Michigan music shine with a full-day exhibition, workshops, and live music.

Manchester Underground welcomed the Winestoned Cowboys, who shared evocative country music with us at the River Raisin Distillery.

At Ogma Brewing Vol. 4 anniversary celebration, we were Supernauts living Tomorrow’s Dream while flying Snowblind.

Fans With Bands Introduces Concert Reviews With The Sword as well as GIG in the news with Current Magazine and The Manchester Mirror

GIG – The Art of Michigan Music Visual Experience 2025 is coming up on Saturday, November 8, and we want to give a special shout-out to all the sponsors!

Feeling Fuzzy as Fuzz Fest 10 celebrates a decade of raw rock fury at the legendary Blind Pig in Ann Arbor