Interviews and In-Studios on Impact 89FM Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/impact-interviews Here at Impact 89FM, our staff has the opportunity to interview a lot of bands, artists and other musicians. We're excited to be highlighting those conversations and exclusive live performances. Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 5096b814-ded4-5680-a7b3-bcabe26a028f yes en Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:01:23 -0500 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:03:32 -0500 http://www.impact89fm.org https://img.transistorcdn.com/OoI70LLTipXCWCyv-j-5yQjaYvKDug_iPsjyV6FbsRY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzgxNDUvMTYwMDk2/OTA5OC1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg Interviews and In-Studios on Impact 89FM http://www.impact89fm.org episodic Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Here at Impact 89FM, our staff has the opportunity to interview a lot of bands, artists and other musicians. We're excited to be highlighting those conversations and exclusive live performances. Here at Impact 89FM, our staff has the opportunity to interview a lot of bands, artists and other musicians. Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM No No Making Sense of the Madness - Interview with Mike Green 1 1 Making Sense of the Madness - Interview with Mike Green full 88607909-2571-4430-b024-d2d7cfbb9949 https://share.transistor.fm/s/87ac5e9b "Why else is chaos cyclical?" To celebrate his new single Bug and upcoming sophomore album Hang The Moon, singer-songwriter Mike Green chats with Impact 89FM News Producer Emelia Duffield. Mike discusses what he hopes listeners discover in Hang The Moon, his musical inspirations, the influential years he spent abroad and touring with a variety of bands and musicians, and how his work can combine a signature rock sound with powerful commentary on the state of the world. 
Bug is out everywhere you listen to music now. Pre-order Hang The Moon and stay up to date with Mike's work via mikegreenmusic.com
IG: @ilikemikegreen

]]> "Why else is chaos cyclical?" To celebrate his new single Bug and upcoming sophomore album Hang The Moon, singer-songwriter Mike Green chats with Impact 89FM News Producer Emelia Duffield. Mike discusses what he hopes listeners discover in Hang The Moon, his musical inspirations, the influential years he spent abroad and touring with a variety of bands and musicians, and how his work can combine a signature rock sound with powerful commentary on the state of the world. 
Bug is out everywhere you listen to music now. Pre-order Hang The Moon and stay up to date with Mike's work via mikegreenmusic.com
IG: @ilikemikegreen

]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:09:34 -0500 Emelia Duffield Emelia Duffield 1438 "Why else is chaos cyclical?" To celebrate his new single Bug and upcoming sophomore album Hang The Moon, singer-songwriter Mike Green chats with Impact 89FM News Producer Emelia Duffield. Mike discusses what he hopes listeners discover in Hang The Moon, his musical inspirations, the influential years he spent abroad and touring with a variety of bands and musicians, and how his work can combine a signature rock sound with powerful commentary on the state of the world. 
Bug is out everywhere you listen to music now. Pre-order Hang The Moon and stay up to date with Mike's work via mikegreenmusic.com
IG: @ilikemikegreen

]]> No Whitney Tai Whitney Tai full f248be79-f456-4248-afe5-798d665e354b https://share.transistor.fm/s/19e45a16 Ashe sat down with Whitney Tai, an architect both in the sonic and literal sense, ahead of the release of her third album American Wasteland.

]]> Ashe sat down with Whitney Tai, an architect both in the sonic and literal sense, ahead of the release of her third album American Wasteland.

]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:26:29 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 2204 Ashe sat down with Whitney Tai, an architect both in the sonic and literal sense, ahead of the release of her third album American Wasteland.

]]> No Sound of Color: Femi Temowo Talks Jazz Sound of Color: Femi Temowo Talks Jazz full 3766381c-5268-4d22-86ff-ba2ee7e34e06 https://share.transistor.fm/s/87bb3b50 Hosts of the station’s newest jazz specialty show Sound of Color, Mary-Elizabeth Williams (DJ SpinDiva) and Sydney Sims (DJ Sickwitit), sit down with Nigerian-born British jazz guitarist Femi Temowo to explore how personal identity shapes his music. In this candid conversation, Temowo reflects on his upbringing in both Nigeria and the UK, his life experiences, and the ongoing journey of understanding his own identity—both through his own lens and by observing the diverse experiences of others and the complexities they reveal.

]]> Hosts of the station’s newest jazz specialty show Sound of Color, Mary-Elizabeth Williams (DJ SpinDiva) and Sydney Sims (DJ Sickwitit), sit down with Nigerian-born British jazz guitarist Femi Temowo to explore how personal identity shapes his music. In this candid conversation, Temowo reflects on his upbringing in both Nigeria and the UK, his life experiences, and the ongoing journey of understanding his own identity—both through his own lens and by observing the diverse experiences of others and the complexities they reveal.

]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 13:42:05 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 4287 Hosts of the station’s newest jazz specialty show Sound of Color, Mary-Elizabeth Williams (DJ SpinDiva) and Sydney Sims (DJ Sickwitit), sit down with Nigerian-born British jazz guitarist Femi Temowo to explore how personal identity shapes his music. In this candid conversation, Temowo reflects on his upbringing in both Nigeria and the UK, his life experiences, and the ongoing journey of understanding his own identity—both through his own lens and by observing the diverse experiences of others and the complexities they reveal.

]]> No Terminally Online: Rinbossanova Terminally Online: Rinbossanova full 8db297ff-c561-48ad-8ec3-fb257111480b https://share.transistor.fm/s/c7720d24 Divas, we took a break from our usual Terminally Online trickery to interview the amazingly talented Rinbossanova! From being a Lansing-based DJ to a fashion and graphic designer, we had the chance to talk about it all. Rin also specializes in hyperpop techno and bringing awareness to the LGBTQIA+ influences in electronic music culture. Below is the recording from our live on-air interview where we talked music, futures, early influences, and some extra silly sprinklings in between.

]]> Divas, we took a break from our usual Terminally Online trickery to interview the amazingly talented Rinbossanova! From being a Lansing-based DJ to a fashion and graphic designer, we had the chance to talk about it all. Rin also specializes in hyperpop techno and bringing awareness to the LGBTQIA+ influences in electronic music culture. Below is the recording from our live on-air interview where we talked music, futures, early influences, and some extra silly sprinklings in between.

]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:51:05 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 5035 Divas, we took a break from our usual Terminally Online trickery to interview the amazingly talented Rinbossanova! From being a Lansing-based DJ to a fashion and graphic designer, we had the chance to talk about it all. Rin also specializes in hyperpop techno and bringing awareness to the LGBTQIA+ influences in electronic music culture. Below is the recording from our live on-air interview where we talked music, futures, early influences, and some extra silly sprinklings in between.

]]> Terminally Online No The Basement: Hemlock Chaser The Basement: Hemlock Chaser full 0ddaa54d-70aa-45b6-af64-6b1268ca7e77 https://share.transistor.fm/s/63637329 Welcome Wisconsin Folk Punk 5-piece Hemlock Chaser who brought the house down with their incredible set. 

]]> Welcome Wisconsin Folk Punk 5-piece Hemlock Chaser who brought the house down with their incredible set. 

]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:38:27 -0500 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 4129 Welcome Wisconsin Folk Punk 5-piece Hemlock Chaser who brought the house down with their incredible set. 

]]> No The Basement: MSU Gospel Choir @ The Alumni Chapel The Basement: MSU Gospel Choir @ The Alumni Chapel full 0cfc5011-4d60-4d30-80e3-8120a1d54494 https://share.transistor.fm/s/62cc24fe Filmed and recorded in the Michigan State Alumni Chapel, the MSU Gospel choir performs a brief set of songs and discusses what their org means to them. 

]]> Filmed and recorded in the Michigan State Alumni Chapel, the MSU Gospel choir performs a brief set of songs and discusses what their org means to them. 

]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:34:12 -0500 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 1690 Filmed and recorded in the Michigan State Alumni Chapel, the MSU Gospel choir performs a brief set of songs and discusses what their org means to them. 

]]> No The Basement: Must See Teevee The Basement: Must See Teevee full 4800a4c4-9ed8-4961-a775-3be442971182 https://share.transistor.fm/s/418435c5 Local Lansing indie band Must See Tee Vee delivers on a folkified jangly interpretation of midwest emo. 

]]> Local Lansing indie band Must See Tee Vee delivers on a folkified jangly interpretation of midwest emo. 

]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:28:14 -0500 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 3687 Local Lansing indie band Must See Tee Vee delivers on a folkified jangly interpretation of midwest emo. 

]]> No Cab Ellis @ The Bowling Alley Cab Ellis @ The Bowling Alley full aaa80503-17f9-4bba-bd68-a8b3b917ba4b https://share.transistor.fm/s/3ffef402 Brooklyn Band Cab Ellis plays a set in the abandoned bowling alley of the MSU Union. The band has a unique sound with brass, expressive vocals and dance-worthy drums. See full session video and interview at our YouTube. 

]]> Brooklyn Band Cab Ellis plays a set in the abandoned bowling alley of the MSU Union. The band has a unique sound with brass, expressive vocals and dance-worthy drums. See full session video and interview at our YouTube. 

]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:21:39 -0500 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 1457 Brooklyn Band Cab Ellis plays a set in the abandoned bowling alley of the MSU Union. The band has a unique sound with brass, expressive vocals and dance-worthy drums. See full session video and interview at our YouTube. 

]]> No The Basement: Queen Jayne The Basement: Queen Jayne full 4f306337-2574-4270-ad1c-d932632c6a71 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6829e6e1 Queen Jayne brought a killer classic rock performance to Impact with showstopping vocals, prominent bass and some great advice for music makers. 

]]> Queen Jayne brought a killer classic rock performance to Impact with showstopping vocals, prominent bass and some great advice for music makers. 

]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:02:21 -0500 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 4874 Queen Jayne brought a killer classic rock performance to Impact with showstopping vocals, prominent bass and some great advice for music makers. 

]]> No The Basement: Zora Rooibos The Basement: Zora Rooibos full 1e291f67-eca2-4dfc-855f-92561b6f415a https://share.transistor.fm/s/f0b5d429 Midwest shoegaze hits the studio with Zora Rooibos. This interview was full of humor, odd would-you-rathers, and an incredible performance. 

]]> Midwest shoegaze hits the studio with Zora Rooibos. This interview was full of humor, odd would-you-rathers, and an incredible performance. 

]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:17:55 -0500 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 1110 Midwest shoegaze hits the studio with Zora Rooibos. This interview was full of humor, odd would-you-rathers, and an incredible performance. 

]]> No The Basement: Yellowhouse The Basement: Yellowhouse full 778c0cb5-0735-4f00-8f26-bc7830147b6c https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae94a0fa Michigan Indie is back at it again with Kalamazoo band Yellowhouse on Impact's Basement. 

]]> Michigan Indie is back at it again with Kalamazoo band Yellowhouse on Impact's Basement. 

]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:08:56 -0500 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 5381 Michigan Indie is back at it again with Kalamazoo band Yellowhouse on Impact's Basement. 

]]> No The Basement: Birddog The Basement: Birddog full 399e4094-879c-4b33-bfdf-17b5e002e4be https://share.transistor.fm/s/4daa80d2 Folk/Country Singer-Songwriter Birddog plays original songs that tell the story of struggles with mental health, queer identity and being southern.  

]]> Folk/Country Singer-Songwriter Birddog plays original songs that tell the story of struggles with mental health, queer identity and being southern.  

]]> Sat, 11 Jan 2025 13:09:45 -0500 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 5262 Folk/Country Singer-Songwriter Birddog plays original songs that tell the story of struggles with mental health, queer identity and being southern.  

]]> No The Basement: OLIECAT The Basement: OLIECAT full cdc267ca-7088-46b7-8039-216466cc8cd8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d95ee97 This session features a rare live show with Michigan duo OLIECAT-- two long-time friends making nostalgic Hip Hop over email, now in studio to perform together. 

]]> This session features a rare live show with Michigan duo OLIECAT-- two long-time friends making nostalgic Hip Hop over email, now in studio to perform together. 

]]> Sat, 11 Jan 2025 12:56:28 -0500 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 3951 This session features a rare live show with Michigan duo OLIECAT-- two long-time friends making nostalgic Hip Hop over email, now in studio to perform together. 

]]> No The Basement: Drop Rate The Basement: Drop Rate full aeca58f4-63c0-44f8-b08d-4a4f4d0fd93b https://share.transistor.fm/s/52c0b73b Join Impact for a session with Drop Rate, veterans of the burgeoning Lansing hardcore scene. Episode includes special guest and genre expert, host of popular radio show The Hourz o' Power.

]]> Join Impact for a session with Drop Rate, veterans of the burgeoning Lansing hardcore scene. Episode includes special guest and genre expert, host of popular radio show The Hourz o' Power.

]]> Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:18:07 -0500 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 4388 Join Impact for a session with Drop Rate, veterans of the burgeoning Lansing hardcore scene. Episode includes special guest and genre expert, host of popular radio show The Hourz o' Power.

]]> hardcore, Lansing, No The Basement: Jon Lehrer @ Beaumont Tower The Basement: Jon Lehrer @ Beaumont Tower full 5f367f6a-fb7a-4604-92cd-c3d3fa6de82f https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e3ff889 An interview and concert with Jon Lehrer at MSU's historical Beaumont Tower. Take a look behind the curtain to learn about how the tower works, its history, and to hear the songs that might play as you walk across campus.

]]> An interview and concert with Jon Lehrer at MSU's historical Beaumont Tower. Take a look behind the curtain to learn about how the tower works, its history, and to hear the songs that might play as you walk across campus.

]]> Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:47:11 -0500 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 3520 An interview and concert with Jon Lehrer at MSU's historical Beaumont Tower. Take a look behind the curtain to learn about how the tower works, its history, and to hear the songs that might play as you walk across campus.

]]> carillon, bell tower, beaumont tower, No Studiotone Studiotone full 863b10e3-88a6-4040-ac04-78d79c947fc2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8df8f2b6 The band Studiotone is celebrating 25 years of music with two gigs to end the year. You can see them live on December 20 at Small's in Hamtramck. Then, they'll cross the state to play at Turnstiles in Grand Rapids on December 21. Jeremy and Mckenna talked with Brock and Jeff from the band about their upcoming shows, what their band dynamics look like over two decades in, and how their music holds up. You can find Studiotone's music on their Bandcamp page and on Spotify.

]]> The band Studiotone is celebrating 25 years of music with two gigs to end the year. You can see them live on December 20 at Small's in Hamtramck. Then, they'll cross the state to play at Turnstiles in Grand Rapids on December 21. Jeremy and Mckenna talked with Brock and Jeff from the band about their upcoming shows, what their band dynamics look like over two decades in, and how their music holds up. You can find Studiotone's music on their Bandcamp page and on Spotify.

]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:00:00 -0500 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 940 The band Studiotone is celebrating 25 years of music with two gigs to end the year. You can see them live on December 20 at Small's in Hamtramck. Then, they'll cross the state to play at Turnstiles in Grand Rapids on December 21. Jeremy and Mckenna talked with Brock and Jeff from the band about their upcoming shows, what their band dynamics look like over two decades in, and how their music holds up. You can find Studiotone's music on their Bandcamp page and on Spotify.

]]> Impact, Impact 89FM, Michigan, Lansing, East Lansing, Music, Local Music, The Basement, Michigan State University, Studiotone No KABEAUSHÉ KABEAUSHÉ full 1754fef1-56ad-4c16-ac13-acb8de1cc35e https://share.transistor.fm/s/e1864850 Hold on for dear life, because the shé is coming to play. The Kenyan multi-instrumentalist KABEAUSHÉ is many things, but they are a live performer at heart. Pulsating beats and enthralling visuals capture the minds of listeners, and continues to keep them on board for the full ride. 


Kabochi Gitau, the man behind KABEAUSHÉ, sat down with Impact's Assistant Editor Ashe Burr and gave us a glimpse into the world of KABEAUSHÉ. We discussed his debut music video being shot in a Belgian castle, the importance of cross-cultural collaboration, who’s going to do the dishes since they aren’t going to do themselves, and so much more.

]]> Hold on for dear life, because the shé is coming to play. The Kenyan multi-instrumentalist KABEAUSHÉ is many things, but they are a live performer at heart. Pulsating beats and enthralling visuals capture the minds of listeners, and continues to keep them on board for the full ride. 


Kabochi Gitau, the man behind KABEAUSHÉ, sat down with Impact's Assistant Editor Ashe Burr and gave us a glimpse into the world of KABEAUSHÉ. We discussed his debut music video being shot in a Belgian castle, the importance of cross-cultural collaboration, who’s going to do the dishes since they aren’t going to do themselves, and so much more.

]]> Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:10:33 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 1795 Hold on for dear life, because the shé is coming to play. The Kenyan multi-instrumentalist KABEAUSHÉ is many things, but they are a live performer at heart. Pulsating beats and enthralling visuals capture the minds of listeners, and continues to keep them on board for the full ride. 


Kabochi Gitau, the man behind KABEAUSHÉ, sat down with Impact's Assistant Editor Ashe Burr and gave us a glimpse into the world of KABEAUSHÉ. We discussed his debut music video being shot in a Belgian castle, the importance of cross-cultural collaboration, who’s going to do the dishes since they aren’t going to do themselves, and so much more.

]]> No Dropped At Birth Dropped At Birth full 86ffc7ff-389d-466d-8dc7-4e68e653697c https://share.transistor.fm/s/ea19e900 Dropped At Birth shred and chat with Thee Hourz O' Power co-host Ana Wagen during a special in-studio session.

]]> Dropped At Birth shred and chat with Thee Hourz O' Power co-host Ana Wagen during a special in-studio session.

]]> Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:39:36 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 2546 Dropped At Birth shred and chat with Thee Hourz O' Power co-host Ana Wagen during a special in-studio session.

]]> No Jhariah Jhariah full d0a27a4b-803d-43ee-b6ae-a56001c47049 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e237d627 Impact 89FM's Rachel Fulton spoke with Jhariah about his performance at Stoopfest happening this Saturday at 9:30pm at the Impact 89FM stage at Hunter Park in Lansing. More information is available at stoopfest.org.

]]> Impact 89FM's Rachel Fulton spoke with Jhariah about his performance at Stoopfest happening this Saturday at 9:30pm at the Impact 89FM stage at Hunter Park in Lansing. More information is available at stoopfest.org.

]]> Thu, 09 May 2024 14:34:18 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 640 Impact 89FM's Rachel Fulton spoke with Jhariah about his performance at Stoopfest happening this Saturday at 9:30pm at the Impact 89FM stage at Hunter Park in Lansing. More information is available at stoopfest.org.

]]> No Get Tuff Get Tuff full e779833b-37da-47bd-92c8-73f91e6b43cc https://share.transistor.fm/s/677ed94e RB from Get Tuff talked with Impact 89FM's Rachel Fulton about their upcoming performance at this year's Stoopfest. You can catch them on the Impact 89FM stage on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:30pm. More information is available at stoopfest.org.

]]> RB from Get Tuff talked with Impact 89FM's Rachel Fulton about their upcoming performance at this year's Stoopfest. You can catch them on the Impact 89FM stage on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:30pm. More information is available at stoopfest.org.

]]> Thu, 09 May 2024 14:02:00 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 347 RB from Get Tuff talked with Impact 89FM's Rachel Fulton about their upcoming performance at this year's Stoopfest. You can catch them on the Impact 89FM stage on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:30pm. More information is available at stoopfest.org.

]]> No Tyler Durham/LIMINA Tyler Durham/LIMINA full 37e3ff13-9534-48b6-978e-7ccea806867c https://share.transistor.fm/s/4bf1df7a Impact 89FM's Mike Merucci sat down for one last interview with film composer Tyler Durham, who recently released his album Coming Home. In the interview, Mike and Tyler discuss the differences between scoring a film and creating an independent album, the paradoxical freedom of guidelines, Tyler's favorite moments on Coming Home, and more.

]]> Impact 89FM's Mike Merucci sat down for one last interview with film composer Tyler Durham, who recently released his album Coming Home. In the interview, Mike and Tyler discuss the differences between scoring a film and creating an independent album, the paradoxical freedom of guidelines, Tyler's favorite moments on Coming Home, and more.

]]> Sat, 04 May 2024 10:52:31 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 1243 Impact 89FM's Mike Merucci sat down for one last interview with film composer Tyler Durham, who recently released his album Coming Home. In the interview, Mike and Tyler discuss the differences between scoring a film and creating an independent album, the paradoxical freedom of guidelines, Tyler's favorite moments on Coming Home, and more.

]]> No Carl Craig Carl Craig full 867820f0-0a45-4662-88cb-83593b50d87b https://share.transistor.fm/s/04ee55e2 Impact 89FM's Jovana Nagj sat down with Detroit techno legend Carl Craig to discuss his musical beginnings, Detroit’s techno roots and the implications of the genre for the greater Detroit community and world.

]]> Impact 89FM's Jovana Nagj sat down with Detroit techno legend Carl Craig to discuss his musical beginnings, Detroit’s techno roots and the implications of the genre for the greater Detroit community and world.

]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:38:23 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 1630 Impact 89FM's Jovana Nagj sat down with Detroit techno legend Carl Craig to discuss his musical beginnings, Detroit’s techno roots and the implications of the genre for the greater Detroit community and world.

]]> No Claire Rousay Claire Rousay full 53afabb5-b809-4713-851f-79a7f03ec398 https://share.transistor.fm/s/66d92d84 WDBM's Mike Merucci was lucky enough to chat with Claire Rousay, one of ambient music's foremost figures in the 2020s. They discussed Rousay's upcoming album, sentiment, in addition to covering the soundscapes of Los Angeles, the wonder of going to bars alone, Rousay's reading list and more.

]]> WDBM's Mike Merucci was lucky enough to chat with Claire Rousay, one of ambient music's foremost figures in the 2020s. They discussed Rousay's upcoming album, sentiment, in addition to covering the soundscapes of Los Angeles, the wonder of going to bars alone, Rousay's reading list and more.

]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 1474 WDBM's Mike Merucci was lucky enough to chat with Claire Rousay, one of ambient music's foremost figures in the 2020s. They discussed Rousay's upcoming album, sentiment, in addition to covering the soundscapes of Los Angeles, the wonder of going to bars alone, Rousay's reading list and more.

]]> No Lemon Twigs Lemon Twigs full 13d292c5-998c-4b74-a308-fedf3532ea00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e27c5a80 WDBM's Will Misterovich sat down with power pop duo The Lemon Twigs before their performance at The Magic Bag this past October, discussing everything from future releases to Paul McCartney conspiracy theories. The Lemon Twigs are re-shaping sounds of the '60s and '70s, and through this interview, one can tell they're having quite a bit of fun in the process.

]]> WDBM's Will Misterovich sat down with power pop duo The Lemon Twigs before their performance at The Magic Bag this past October, discussing everything from future releases to Paul McCartney conspiracy theories. The Lemon Twigs are re-shaping sounds of the '60s and '70s, and through this interview, one can tell they're having quite a bit of fun in the process.

]]> Tue, 16 Jan 2024 13:50:26 -0500 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 1442 WDBM's Will Misterovich sat down with power pop duo The Lemon Twigs before their performance at The Magic Bag this past October, discussing everything from future releases to Paul McCartney conspiracy theories. The Lemon Twigs are re-shaping sounds of the '60s and '70s, and through this interview, one can tell they're having quite a bit of fun in the process.

]]> Lemon Twigs, Interviews No Cruel Sister Cruel Sister full f7a677f4-a64c-4a59-90a0-246eefcfa1ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ab2f36c Shoegaze and noise fans pay attention: The Impact's Ashe Burr spoke with rising indie rocker Cruel Sister about her artistic process, her second EP, the Irish indie scene, and much more.

]]> Shoegaze and noise fans pay attention: The Impact's Ashe Burr spoke with rising indie rocker Cruel Sister about her artistic process, her second EP, the Irish indie scene, and much more.

]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 07:28:22 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 841 Shoegaze and noise fans pay attention: The Impact's Ashe Burr spoke with rising indie rocker Cruel Sister about her artistic process, her second EP, the Irish indie scene, and much more.

]]> Cruel Sister, Interview, Entertainment, Bands No Cheem Cheem full 85d8be64-089a-4184-9dc8-b6d09f67c0ce https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba0ba01a WDBM's Ashley Morgan sat down with Connecticut DIY band Cheem at The Goblin Zone in Lansing, Michigan, to talk about their current tour, their DIY experience in the Midwest, their evolution as a band, and more.

]]> WDBM's Ashley Morgan sat down with Connecticut DIY band Cheem at The Goblin Zone in Lansing, Michigan, to talk about their current tour, their DIY experience in the Midwest, their evolution as a band, and more.

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 12:42:38 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 1057 WDBM's Ashley Morgan sat down with Connecticut DIY band Cheem at The Goblin Zone in Lansing, Michigan, to talk about their current tour, their DIY experience in the Midwest, their evolution as a band, and more.

]]> Cheem, Bands, Indie, Radio No Butterfly Chaser Butterfly Chaser full 54da9a65-ff3a-45d7-8173-6a830560021f https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ced6f91 Ann Arbor artist Butterfly Chaser gave the Impact a window into the artistic process, sitting down with us to talk about starting off in the music scene, forming bonds in local music, the emotions involved in making a song, and more.

]]> Ann Arbor artist Butterfly Chaser gave the Impact a window into the artistic process, sitting down with us to talk about starting off in the music scene, forming bonds in local music, the emotions involved in making a song, and more.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 1005 Ann Arbor artist Butterfly Chaser gave the Impact a window into the artistic process, sitting down with us to talk about starting off in the music scene, forming bonds in local music, the emotions involved in making a song, and more.

]]> Butterfly Chaser, Band No The Afterglow: Omar Ahmad The Afterglow: Omar Ahmad full 9bd273d2-2d14-49b0-a980-28d61f7587ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/24d1e234 Ahead of the release of his solo debut, Inheritance, composer and sound artist Omar Ahmad sat down with The Impact to discuss the record and the influences behind it. Discussion revolved around the concepts of memory, identity, change and more.

]]> Ahead of the release of his solo debut, Inheritance, composer and sound artist Omar Ahmad sat down with The Impact to discuss the record and the influences behind it. Discussion revolved around the concepts of memory, identity, change and more.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 1168 Ahead of the release of his solo debut, Inheritance, composer and sound artist Omar Ahmad sat down with The Impact to discuss the record and the influences behind it. Discussion revolved around the concepts of memory, identity, change and more.

]]> Mike Merucci, Omar Ahmad, Inheritance No J Navarro & The Traitors J Navarro & The Traitors full 21b2fecc-e0f4-4c2c-a6e7-a02279c44131 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d605dd8b On the final day of Stoopfest 2023, I had the pleasure of speaking with the members of Detroit ska band J Navarro & The Traitors. I last saw the band on April 4, 2022, when they opened for The English Beat at the Majestic Theatre and was thrilled when I heard they were coming to Lansing to perform at Stoopfest. 


The band is made up of varying established Detroit musicians, including Eric Abbey of 1592 and Dirty Notions; Scott Vesey of Trace The Veins; Jason Millbauer of Bad Assets; Steve Kachnowski of Telegraph; CEO of Reverend Guitars Ken Haas and Jay Navarro of Break Anchor, Hellmouth and The Suicide Machines. Filling the two-tone vacancy in the Detroit music scene, J Navarro & The Traitors are truly one of the best ska bands bringing it today. 

]]> On the final day of Stoopfest 2023, I had the pleasure of speaking with the members of Detroit ska band J Navarro & The Traitors. I last saw the band on April 4, 2022, when they opened for The English Beat at the Majestic Theatre and was thrilled when I heard they were coming to Lansing to perform at Stoopfest. 


The band is made up of varying established Detroit musicians, including Eric Abbey of 1592 and Dirty Notions; Scott Vesey of Trace The Veins; Jason Millbauer of Bad Assets; Steve Kachnowski of Telegraph; CEO of Reverend Guitars Ken Haas and Jay Navarro of Break Anchor, Hellmouth and The Suicide Machines. Filling the two-tone vacancy in the Detroit music scene, J Navarro & The Traitors are truly one of the best ska bands bringing it today. 

]]> Mon, 01 May 2023 14:02:26 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 700 On the final day of Stoopfest 2023, I had the pleasure of speaking with the members of Detroit ska band J Navarro & The Traitors. I last saw the band on April 4, 2022, when they opened for The English Beat at the Majestic Theatre and was thrilled when I heard they were coming to Lansing to perform at Stoopfest. 


The band is made up of varying established Detroit musicians, including Eric Abbey of 1592 and Dirty Notions; Scott Vesey of Trace The Veins; Jason Millbauer of Bad Assets; Steve Kachnowski of Telegraph; CEO of Reverend Guitars Ken Haas and Jay Navarro of Break Anchor, Hellmouth and The Suicide Machines. Filling the two-tone vacancy in the Detroit music scene, J Navarro & The Traitors are truly one of the best ska bands bringing it today. 

]]> Stoopfest, J Navarro & The Traitors No Pearla Pearla full 914123f2-8d99-459e-a756-0f0743585977 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0fa7f290 On our final day of SXSW, March 18th, WDBM got to sit down and talk with Nicole Rodriguez of Pearla to discuss her new album Oh Glistening Onion, The Nighttime is Coming and some of the small but special moments that come with the production of an album over the course of several years. We also talked about songwriting advice that helped her hone in on some of the tracks of this record as well as her desire to explore the voice as an instrument. Listen on in!

]]> On our final day of SXSW, March 18th, WDBM got to sit down and talk with Nicole Rodriguez of Pearla to discuss her new album Oh Glistening Onion, The Nighttime is Coming and some of the small but special moments that come with the production of an album over the course of several years. We also talked about songwriting advice that helped her hone in on some of the tracks of this record as well as her desire to explore the voice as an instrument. Listen on in!

]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:02:24 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 908 On our final day of SXSW, March 18th, WDBM got to sit down and talk with Nicole Rodriguez of Pearla to discuss her new album Oh Glistening Onion, The Nighttime is Coming and some of the small but special moments that come with the production of an album over the course of several years. We also talked about songwriting advice that helped her hone in on some of the tracks of this record as well as her desire to explore the voice as an instrument. Listen on in!

]]> No Knifeplay Knifeplay full e445ce33-2c51-478e-bd86-6cc5f306dbdb https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e8ddc63 WDBM got to catch up with Dream Pop/Shoegaze band Knifeplay on the heels of their latest album Animal Drowning at SXSW. I first saw them perform the day before the interview, on Thursday, after a storm warning delayed their set. However tiring it was to huddle into the small inside of this bar for two hours, the weather ended up setting a perfect environment for their brand of stormy music that took hold in the crowd when they did go on stage. We got to talking about fellow Philadelphia bands they enjoy, non-music art forms that inspire them and other instruments and sounds they’d like to explore in future projects. Listen to Animal Drowning and tap on in to the interview!

]]> WDBM got to catch up with Dream Pop/Shoegaze band Knifeplay on the heels of their latest album Animal Drowning at SXSW. I first saw them perform the day before the interview, on Thursday, after a storm warning delayed their set. However tiring it was to huddle into the small inside of this bar for two hours, the weather ended up setting a perfect environment for their brand of stormy music that took hold in the crowd when they did go on stage. We got to talking about fellow Philadelphia bands they enjoy, non-music art forms that inspire them and other instruments and sounds they’d like to explore in future projects. Listen to Animal Drowning and tap on in to the interview!

]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:01:21 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 442 WDBM got to catch up with Dream Pop/Shoegaze band Knifeplay on the heels of their latest album Animal Drowning at SXSW. I first saw them perform the day before the interview, on Thursday, after a storm warning delayed their set. However tiring it was to huddle into the small inside of this bar for two hours, the weather ended up setting a perfect environment for their brand of stormy music that took hold in the crowd when they did go on stage. We got to talking about fellow Philadelphia bands they enjoy, non-music art forms that inspire them and other instruments and sounds they’d like to explore in future projects. Listen to Animal Drowning and tap on in to the interview!

]]> No Militarie Gun Militarie Gun full 9e1e4be6-74b6-422d-ab56-b84beec45ec9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/411c4461 WDBM got to go down to Austin, Texas for SXSW this year and see a bunch of great shows and talk to some of the musicians playing. This first interview was with Ian Shelton of the Punk/Post-Hardcore band Militarie Gun on March 16th. We talked about his collaboration with other artists like Woolworm and MSPAINT, the grueling nature of touring, and the process that led up to the amalgamation of two EP’s into the All Roads Lead To The Gun album released this past October. As a personal aside, Big Disappointment has been stuck in my head for so long so it was absolutely sick to see him perform it live during the trip!

]]> WDBM got to go down to Austin, Texas for SXSW this year and see a bunch of great shows and talk to some of the musicians playing. This first interview was with Ian Shelton of the Punk/Post-Hardcore band Militarie Gun on March 16th. We talked about his collaboration with other artists like Woolworm and MSPAINT, the grueling nature of touring, and the process that led up to the amalgamation of two EP’s into the All Roads Lead To The Gun album released this past October. As a personal aside, Big Disappointment has been stuck in my head for so long so it was absolutely sick to see him perform it live during the trip!

]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:00:29 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 717 WDBM got to go down to Austin, Texas for SXSW this year and see a bunch of great shows and talk to some of the musicians playing. This first interview was with Ian Shelton of the Punk/Post-Hardcore band Militarie Gun on March 16th. We talked about his collaboration with other artists like Woolworm and MSPAINT, the grueling nature of touring, and the process that led up to the amalgamation of two EP’s into the All Roads Lead To The Gun album released this past October. As a personal aside, Big Disappointment has been stuck in my head for so long so it was absolutely sick to see him perform it live during the trip!

]]> No Decliner Decliner full 531c11f4-193e-4c37-b5a4-581ceefb1aa5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f9fdb1d8 On Saturday, April 15, the 2023 Capital City Film Festival comes to an end. But from the ashes comes dancing: The Capital City Film Festival Afterparty will land at the Frandor Sears building at 9 p.m. that night. Headlining the event will be Detroit-based post-punk/techno band Decliner.

In an exclusive interview with Impact89FM, Decliner's lead vocalist, Rob Luzynski, talked about the band's relationship with legendary producer Omar S, The Denny's Grand Slam, how Decliner came to be and more.

]]> On Saturday, April 15, the 2023 Capital City Film Festival comes to an end. But from the ashes comes dancing: The Capital City Film Festival Afterparty will land at the Frandor Sears building at 9 p.m. that night. Headlining the event will be Detroit-based post-punk/techno band Decliner.

In an exclusive interview with Impact89FM, Decliner's lead vocalist, Rob Luzynski, talked about the band's relationship with legendary producer Omar S, The Denny's Grand Slam, how Decliner came to be and more.

]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 08:31:16 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 798 On Saturday, April 15, the 2023 Capital City Film Festival comes to an end. But from the ashes comes dancing: The Capital City Film Festival Afterparty will land at the Frandor Sears building at 9 p.m. that night. Headlining the event will be Detroit-based post-punk/techno band Decliner.

In an exclusive interview with Impact89FM, Decliner's lead vocalist, Rob Luzynski, talked about the band's relationship with legendary producer Omar S, The Denny's Grand Slam, how Decliner came to be and more.

]]> Decliner, The Capital City Film Festival No Hippo Campus Hippo Campus full d2894a95-1324-4637-9e5b-6b5ea974f8da https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce488ad9 Delaney Rogers, Taylor Truszkowski and Matt Cruz connect with Hippo Campus before the band’s performance at the Breslin Center at the MSU 2023 Spring Concert.

]]> Delaney Rogers, Taylor Truszkowski and Matt Cruz connect with Hippo Campus before the band’s performance at the Breslin Center at the MSU 2023 Spring Concert.

]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2023 22:00:00 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 739 Delaney Rogers, Taylor Truszkowski and Matt Cruz connect with Hippo Campus before the band’s performance at the Breslin Center at the MSU 2023 Spring Concert.

]]> Hippo Campus, MSU Spring Concert No Danny Brown Danny Brown full 4924c82c-fb82-4207-bed4-0c4cf42b7c6b https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf8caa09 Mason Vore, Mike Merucci and Matt Anikiej connect with Danny Brown before his performance at the Breslin Center at the MSU 2023 Spring Concert.

]]> Mason Vore, Mike Merucci and Matt Anikiej connect with Danny Brown before his performance at the Breslin Center at the MSU 2023 Spring Concert.

]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 633 Mason Vore, Mike Merucci and Matt Anikiej connect with Danny Brown before his performance at the Breslin Center at the MSU 2023 Spring Concert.

]]> Danny Brown, MSU Spring Concert No Alvvays Alvvays full 51c6b2a9-b83d-41a5-8fb7-499014113152 https://share.transistor.fm/s/452d9f8e Impact’s music director, Mason Vore, had the fantastic opportunity to sit down and talk with Molly Rankin of Alvvays. The band is in the midst of a large North American/European tour and is at the tail end of an equally massive press tour, so these questions focused on unique details about the band and Blue Rev likely not covered in some other interviews done in this press cycle. For example: their collaboration with Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe for the “Many Mirrors” music video, their non-music-related influences and even some thoughts around Rankin’s interest in fantasy basketball and the Toronto Raptors. 

]]> Impact’s music director, Mason Vore, had the fantastic opportunity to sit down and talk with Molly Rankin of Alvvays. The band is in the midst of a large North American/European tour and is at the tail end of an equally massive press tour, so these questions focused on unique details about the band and Blue Rev likely not covered in some other interviews done in this press cycle. For example: their collaboration with Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe for the “Many Mirrors” music video, their non-music-related influences and even some thoughts around Rankin’s interest in fantasy basketball and the Toronto Raptors. 

]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 17:36:15 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 616 Impact’s music director, Mason Vore, had the fantastic opportunity to sit down and talk with Molly Rankin of Alvvays. The band is in the midst of a large North American/European tour and is at the tail end of an equally massive press tour, so these questions focused on unique details about the band and Blue Rev likely not covered in some other interviews done in this press cycle. For example: their collaboration with Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe for the “Many Mirrors” music video, their non-music-related influences and even some thoughts around Rankin’s interest in fantasy basketball and the Toronto Raptors. 

]]> No Sara Tea Sara Tea full 5f6dd39e-bdc6-411a-8df6-d22052f8d8e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d94c9de2 Sara Tea and host of The Afterglow, Mike Merucci, conversed about the Songs for Discarded Souls EP, inclusivity in music, the magic of libraries, the Midwest’s complicated beauty and much more.

]]> Sara Tea and host of The Afterglow, Mike Merucci, conversed about the Songs for Discarded Souls EP, inclusivity in music, the magic of libraries, the Midwest’s complicated beauty and much more.

]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 2017 Sara Tea and host of The Afterglow, Mike Merucci, conversed about the Songs for Discarded Souls EP, inclusivity in music, the magic of libraries, the Midwest’s complicated beauty and much more.

]]> Sara Tea, Mike Merucci No Joseph Kamaru Joseph Kamaru full 1f058e0d-0e3f-45fd-bc7b-743690e192a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/61ddade8 Tue, 13 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0500 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 1649 Mike Merucci interviews Joseph Kamaru (KMRU)'s. You will hear them talk about KMRU's most recent albums, Epoch and Limen, along with his tour supporting Big Thief, his methods for listening, and his experience making music in Berlin as compared to his experience making music in Nairobi. We also cover his field recording methods, his favorite sounds to record and listen to, and what musical escapades lie in his future. Mike Merucci interviews Joseph Kamaru (KMRU)'s. You will hear them talk about KMRU's most recent albums, Epoch and Limen, along with his tour supporting Big Thief, his methods for listening, and his experience making music in Berlin as compared to his exp No Naethan Apollo Naethan Apollo full 3be4c0ad-7137-4974-8e51-958de937bce4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f56e7459 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0500 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 3825 Naethan Apollo is a singer-songwriter based out of Iowa who has spent years creating content online. Within the past year or so, Apollo has gained traction for his spoken word rap on TikTok and gained a cult-like following with 1.2 million followers. His newest album, Hello World, is loved by fans, but you likely know his viral hit “Person In The Mirror.” Today we talk about his songwriting process, the impact of ADHD on a creative mind, his live performance experience, the anomaly of Internet fame and more. (edited) Naethan Apollo is a singer-songwriter based out of Iowa who has spent years creating content online. Within the past year or so, Apollo has gained traction for his spoken word rap on TikTok and gained a cult-like following with 1.2 million followers. His No Grouplove Grouplove full c554cb38-178f-4504-b4fa-af2d8dab2eab https://share.transistor.fm/s/042c5fac Wed, 30 Mar 2022 15:00:47 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 550 Entertainment Editor Kyle Davidson catches up with Daniel Gleason of Grouplove before the band's performance at the MSU 2022 Spring Concert. Entertainment Editor Kyle Davidson catches up with Daniel Gleason of Grouplove before the band's performance at the MSU 2022 Spring Concert. No Belonging Songs Belonging Songs full 8ae00df6-2c1e-4393-8553-a55a06a73751 https://share.transistor.fm/s/358b5a43 Belonging Songs is available on all major podcast platforms. Find their original music on Spotify and visit their website at belongingsongs.com.

]]> Belonging Songs is available on all major podcast platforms. Find their original music on Spotify and visit their website at belongingsongs.com.

]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:11:00 -0500 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 3874 Live Music Director Abbi Wynsma talked with the hosts of Belonging Songs, a podcast where three musicians present new music they have created, discuss it, and take the audience through their revision process. Live Music Director Abbi Wynsma talked with the hosts of Belonging Songs, a podcast where three musicians present new music they have created, discuss it, and take the audience through their revision process. No Lily Talmers Lily Talmers full 5208c7ad-5651-410c-bd06-c19ddccea325 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c92336a1 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 20:29:50 -0500 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 2396 Live Music Director Abbi Wynsma interviews and plays some song from Michigan native Lily Talmers. Songs played: 1. I Mean It 2. Maybe It's Madness 3. No Woman Live Music Director Abbi Wynsma interviews and plays some song from Michigan native Lily Talmers. Songs played: 1. I Mean It 2. Maybe It's Madness 3. No Woman interview, musician, singer/songwriter No George Gelis George Gelis full fc31e45b-27cc-4718-9bc9-39a3c1ff4118 https://share.transistor.fm/s/04821a24 Sun, 19 Sep 2021 21:41:27 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 965 George Gelis of Al Cazal sits down to talk about the creative dynamic within the band, and his relationship with music as both a technician and creative mind. George Gelis of Al Cazal sits down to talk about the creative dynamic within the band, and his relationship with music as both a technician and creative mind. No Phil Manzanera Phil Manzanera full 224ae881-7d1b-41f6-b5a4-bdb1f07d4ab3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba32384f Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:18:56 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 471 Solo artist and producer Phil Manzanera of Roxy Music talks with us about how the pandemic and his long career in the music business has affected his creative endeavors, specifically his upcoming EP with Tim Finn, "Caught By the Heart." Solo artist and producer Phil Manzanera of Roxy Music talks with us about how the pandemic and his long career in the music business has affected his creative endeavors, specifically his upcoming EP with Tim Finn, "Caught By the Heart." No Lauren LoGrasso Lauren LoGrasso full 52b78e8b-6ed2-4ae5-ae83-aad97cc4cd26 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dea4e97e Thu, 17 Jun 2021 13:31:24 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 1399 Singer/songwriter and MSU Alum Lauren LoGrasso joins us to talk about her pathway to a career in music and podcasting while sharing some words of wisdom for those on similar journeys. Singer/songwriter and MSU Alum Lauren LoGrasso joins us to talk about her pathway to a career in music and podcasting while sharing some words of wisdom for those on similar journeys. No GET TUFF GET TUFF full 7294dad2-cd3a-4c83-af00-82fd5e1f7dee https://share.transistor.fm/s/0cc63f4e Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:18:16 -0500 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 3339 RB Roe - aka GET TUFF - joins us to talk about their debut album 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘭, the importance of being surprising, and 3OH!3. RB Roe - aka GET TUFF - joins us to talk about their debut album 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘭, the importance of being surprising, and 3OH!3. No Dirt Room Dirt Room full 1fa7ad04-e078-48f3-a1dd-923a771b7124 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ab2ac73 Tue, 24 Nov 2020 13:36:08 -0500 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 1662 Dirt Room talks about their debut album 𝘚𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘴, Dadaist philosophy, and recording music while sleeping. Dirt Room talks about their debut album 𝘚𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘴, Dadaist philosophy, and recording music while sleeping. No Charlie Burg Charlie Burg full 443ba579-1966-470a-b812-16f83c59083c https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c067a52 Fri, 07 Aug 2020 14:45:13 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 1571 Singer/songwriter Charlie Burg discusses staying creative during quarantine, collaborating with friends on his music, and the effects of his Michigan upbringing. (Recorded 6/19/2020) Singer/songwriter Charlie Burg discusses staying creative during quarantine, collaborating with friends on his music, and the effects of his Michigan upbringing. (Recorded 6/19/2020) No Jeff Rosenstock Jeff Rosenstock full 151c7767-1dbf-4a42-bcc3-915e4b68b79d https://share.transistor.fm/s/5636adaa Wed, 15 Jul 2020 15:01:38 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 2113 Punk icon Jeff Rosenstock talks about writing his new album 𝘕𝘖 𝘋𝘙𝘌𝘈𝘔, coping with the chaos of daily life, and composing a cartoon musical. Punk icon Jeff Rosenstock talks about writing his new album 𝘕𝘖 𝘋𝘙𝘌𝘈𝘔, coping with the chaos of daily life, and composing a cartoon musical. No Charmer Charmer full 4463eedd-6e9d-4b58-b686-61de233b8151 https://share.transistor.fm/s/65f58c08 Tue, 23 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 1737 Charmer frontman David Daignault gives us the rundown on the band's new LP 𝘪𝘷𝘺. We discuss releasing music during a pandemic, battling with writer's block, and what fans can expect next from the Northern Michigan band. (Recorded 5/28/2020) Charmer frontman David Daignault gives us the rundown on the band's new LP 𝘪𝘷𝘺. We discuss releasing music during a pandemic, battling with writer's block, and what fans can expect next from the Northern Michigan band. (Recorded 5/28/2020) No Future Misters Future Misters full b7e5558d-8cda-4320-b87a-b154c45d56d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f35c838 Fri, 12 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 1058 Future Misters chats about their experiences living, writing, and practicing together during the COVID-19 pandemic, and shares their predictions for the future of the DIY music scene. (Recorded 5/23/2020) Future Misters chats about their experiences living, writing, and practicing together during the COVID-19 pandemic, and shares their predictions for the future of the DIY music scene. (Recorded 5/23/2020) No Desmond Jones Desmond Jones full 46cb6a05-aca3-457b-9929-650ee50feb7b https://share.transistor.fm/s/45f35115 Sat, 06 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 985 A few members of Desmond Jones talk about their upcoming song "George Floyd," which will be released in support of Black Lives Matter with all proceeds going to civil rights organizations in Grand Rapids. We discuss the role of music and social media in the pursuit of societal change, and the ways white musicians can use their privilege to elevate the voices of others. A few members of Desmond Jones talk about their upcoming song "George Floyd," which will be released in support of Black Lives Matter with all proceeds going to civil rights organizations in Grand Rapids. We discuss the role of music and social media in t No Vagabonds Vagabonds full 94dd2370-c518-443a-a6a6-bda0569f1820 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f2f2025f Wed, 27 May 2020 13:30:00 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 2299 Grand Rapids band Vagabonds discussed their new project 𝘓𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦 and talked about creating art during periods of personal uncertainty. (Recorded 3/12/2020) Grand Rapids band Vagabonds discussed their new project 𝘓𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦 and talked about creating art during periods of personal uncertainty. (Recorded 3/12/2020) No The Skinny Limbs The Skinny Limbs full 4d8ac756-fcf2-4e7d-85bb-2f32546c7ec8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2a2c5e31 Wed, 20 May 2020 12:00:00 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 1999 The Skinny Limbs joined us in the studio to talk about music videos, bad day jobs, and Michigan's underrated west coast. (Recorded 2/27/2020) The Skinny Limbs joined us in the studio to talk about music videos, bad day jobs, and Michigan's underrated west coast. (Recorded 2/27/2020) No V*A*S*E V*A*S*E full dc44a87a-ca85-4556-b526-6b16ae7f1174 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b5f08555 Wed, 13 May 2020 14:00:00 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 2037 The members of V*A*S*E detailed their upcoming project and gave us an exciting performance of several unreleased songs. (Recorded 2/20/2020) The members of V*A*S*E detailed their upcoming project and gave us an exciting performance of several unreleased songs. (Recorded 2/20/2020) No If Walls Could Talk If Walls Could Talk full 5147a0de-2e79-44b2-8406-57b03dd37678 https://share.transistor.fm/s/40725031 Wed, 06 May 2020 14:30:00 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 2728 Detroit band If Walls Could Talk dropped by the station to discuss road snacks, band bonding activities, and the Jonas Brothers. (Recorded 1/30/2020) Detroit band If Walls Could Talk dropped by the station to discuss road snacks, band bonding activities, and the Jonas Brothers. (Recorded 1/30/2020) No Conspicuous Bystanders Conspicuous Bystanders full 1ccabef4-a7e5-4d10-877b-d2b63e644dea https://share.transistor.fm/s/2cf847c8 Sat, 25 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 3231 In the first Basement episode of the decade, we talked to Lansing's own Conspicuous Bystanders about onstage goof-ups, Tarantino movies, and the Dalai Lama. (Recorded 1/23/2020) In the first Basement episode of the decade, we talked to Lansing's own Conspicuous Bystanders about onstage goof-ups, Tarantino movies, and the Dalai Lama. (Recorded 1/23/2020) No Joe Hertler and Kim Vi Joe Hertler and Kim Vi full 42df4fb2-b78c-4fa1-943b-7ba8bef319a7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b677e0dd Fri, 17 Oct 2014 11:00:00 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 221 Tonight, Lansing favorites Joe Hertler & the Rainbow Seekers and Kim Vi & the Siblings are preforming alongside Big Sherb at the Loft. Tickets to the show can be found online and at the door. Steven sat down with both band leaders to chat about music, the internet and MMA. For the full interview with Joe and Kim, check out this week's Exposure, Tuesday at 7PM. Tonight, Lansing favorites Joe Hertler & the Rainbow Seekers and Kim Vi & the Siblings are preforming alongside Big Sherb at the Loft. Tickets to the show can be found online and at the door. Steven sat down with both band leaders to chat about mu No Big Scary Big Scary full 3ea3b20a-900e-4f3c-baa1-00185849bf03 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6382422 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 16:00:00 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 1194 Last week fellow Music Reviewer, Sami Leonardo, got the chance to catch up with the Australian music duo named Big Scary. During the interview, a variety of topics were covered ranging form the worst band names they've ever come up with as well as the fun moments they experienced at Sasquatch! Festival. Tom also enlightens listeners to what a "musical poo" is by his definition. Last week fellow Music Reviewer, Sami Leonardo, got the chance to catch up with the Australian music duo named Big Scary. During the interview, a variety of topics were covered ranging form the worst band names they've ever come up with as well as the fun No