Podcast Episodes
That Is A Wrap 2025: Michigan Music Recap
In this episode, Jeff and Ryan recap their year of the podcast and the Michigan music news. They talk about some of the interviews they had with musicians such as Mike Ward, Spencer LaJoye, Rebekah Jon, Kylee Phillips, Chris DuPont, and Kyle Joe. They talk about the venues that closed and opened or will open soon, such as Acrisure Amphitheater, The Big Room, and Kalamazoo State Theater. Of course, they discuss some of highlights in live music they experienced in the past year. Finally, they touch on what is in store for the podcast in 2026.
Empress Eyes: Dream Pop with Fairy Wings and Some Witchy Stuff
This episode features a relaxed interview with dream pop musician, Empress Eyes. We had the opportunity to talk to her about on the day she released new music on her latest EP, Press Reverse. We learned more about her lyric writing and why she wears those fairy wings in live performances.
She noted new music coming in January with collaboration with Arden from Ethereal. The conversation veered down an unexpected turn as she discussed how her witchy ways are influencing her recent songwriting. Take a listen to hear more about this dream pop musician from Grand Rapids, MI.
Brian Maloney
Brian Maloney, Founder of The Sonic Coast, discusses the thriving music scene in Michigan, highlighting the abundance of talented bands. He talks about how The Sonic Coast has continued to evolve including the new Acoustic Coffee Break segment.
We celebrate local events, including the upcoming Music Econ Summit and The Jammies, and emphasize the importance of supporting local artists. We talked about our insights on emerging artists, bucket list bands, and the significance of buying tickets and merchandise to support the music community.
It was great to catch up with Brian again after our first interview just over a year ago.