During the last weekend of July, something special happened on the riverfront nestled between the two cities of Detroit and Windsor. A relatively intimate music festival that was free of the hour-long lines, cramped crowds and the daunting task of choosing which artist to see with your friends. In truth, I decided to attend MOPOP because it was a festival I had never been to, the tickets were relatively cheap and seeing live music at least once per summer is considered a necessity for me. I had almost no plans the week leading up to the festival; I didn’t even have a place to stay. One thing led to another and I ended up making last-minute plans to stay with some friends who had a hou

Electropop quartet Ladytron has been a staple of my show since the very beginning, even before The Eleventh Hour existed as it does now. When I heard the announcement that the band would be releasing a new album, their first in eight years, it goes without saying that I was beyond excited! Fans received a small taste of the album last summer, with the release of singles “The Island” and “The Animals”, released alongside a remix of the latter track by synthpop royalty Vince Clarke (of Depeche Mode and Yazoo fame). This was just a hint at what was to come several months later, but I knew that we were in for something truly special. The passage of time between releases hasn’t hindered the band

FINKEL is a Los Angeles based electronic soul/pop duo. They will perform August 8th at Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill in Grand Rapids. The versatility in their music covers anything from a subtle hang to a full on dance party. Consisting of driving bass lines, cool synths, and chill vocals, their sound appeals to a wide variety of listeners. It was a pleasure getting to chat with them about their musical journey and creative process. What drew you to the music industry? How did you get your start? Who are you inspired by? Jane: The music industry is fascinating from every angle. We love working on and expanding our artistry and knew if we wanted to truly take it on, we’d have to see the entire p