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

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 Cl

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 y