WYCE's Community Closeup (*conversations concerning issues of importance in West Michigan)

WYCE Independent Community Radio•www.wyce.org

WYCE's Community Closeup is a weekly public affairs program featuring community leaders and nonprofit organizations. WYCE is West Michigan's only independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving the greater Grand Rapids metro. WYCE programs an eclectic blend of folk, rhythm & blues, hip-hop, rock, jazz, and world music to the West Michigan community and beyond. Listener-sponsored, volunteer-powered. WYCE is a proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. We exist because of listener support. Please support us to keep the music playing: http://www.wyce.org

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Lael Neale (Songs from the Second Floor)

Lael Neale joins us from her Virginia farm to discuss how the vintage Omnichord and 4-track cassette home recording shaped her new album "Acquainted with Night." Lael also performs the songs 'Every Star Shivers in the Dark' and 'How far is it to the Grave.' The new album is out now via Sub Pop Records. https://laelneale.com/ WYCE is an independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving the communities of Grand Rapids and West Michigan. Broadcasting on-air programming at 88.1fm, and re...

Mar 13, 2021•26 min

Stephanie Lambring (Songs from the Second Floor)

Nashville Singer/Songwriter Stephanie Lambring joins us on Songs from the Second Floor to discuss her new album AUTONOMY. She also performs the songs "Mr. Wonderful" and "Somebody Else's Dress" www.stephanielambring.com CONTENT WARNING: This interview & music performance contains subject matter regarding suicide in the LGBTQ community. If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. There are resources available like The Trevor Project. To learn more, visit their website at: htt...

Feb 19, 2021•29 min

Gracie & Rachel (Songs from the Second Floor)

Gracie & Rachel join WYCE Music Director Shane German to discuss their new album 'Hello Weakness, You Make Me Strong' which is out now via Righteous Babe Records. Gracie & Rachel also perform the songs "Ideas" and "Sidelines" exclusively for WYCE. www.gracieandrachel.com WYCE is an independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving the communities of Grand Rapids and West Michigan. Broadcasting on-air FM programming at 88.1 Mhz, and reaching out to the world through online str...

Nov 30, 2020•27 min

Jim & Susie Malcolm (Songs from the Second Floor)

WYCE Music Programmer Randall Stewart speaks with Jim & Susie Malcolm from their home in Scotland about experiences making music together and around the world. Their new album is called "The Berries" and you can learn more at: https://www.jimmalcolm.com/ WYCE is an independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving the communities of Grand Rapids and West Michigan. Broadcasting on-air programming at 88.1 fm, and reaching out to the world through online streaming. Dedicated to prov...

Nov 27, 2020•33 min

Ruston Kelly (Songs from the Second Floor)

Ruston Kelly chats with WYCE Music Director Shane German just prior to the release of his new album 'Shape & Destroy.' Ruston also performs 'Radio Cloud' and 'Alive.' WYCE is an independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving the communities of Grand Rapids and West Michigan. Broadcasting on-air FM programming at 88.1 Mhz, and reaching out to the world through online streaming. Dedicated to providing an eclectic blend of under-represented music to the West Michigan community an...

Oct 30, 2020•20 min

Raye Zaragoza (Songs from the Second Floor)

On this episode of Songs from the Second Floor, WYCE Music Director Shane German sits down with Raye Zaragoza to discuss her life, her music, and the importance of representation in media for women of color. Raye also performs "Fight Like A Girl" and "The It Girl" from her upcoming album "Woman In Color" - out October 23rd. WYCE is an independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving the communities of Grand Rapids and West Michigan. Broadcasting on-air FM programming at 88.1 Mhz, an...

Sep 04, 2020•30 min

Samantha Crain (Songs From The Second Floor)

Award Winning Choctaw singer, songwriter, artist, producer, and poet Samantha Crain joins WYCE Music Director Shane German for an intimate conversation about her life and overcoming the physical, emotional, and mental health issues that nearly sidelined her music career forever. Samantha also performs two songs from her gorgeous new album "A Small Death" which is out now via Ramseur Records. samanthacrain.com/ WYCE is an independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving the communiti...

Aug 28, 2020•39 min

Jaime Wyatt (Songs from the Second Floor)

Outlaw Country artist Jaime Wyatt joins WYCE Music Director Shane German for an intimate conversation on overcoming addiction, accepting her gay identity, and working with Shooter Jennings. Jaime also performs two songs from her new album "Neon Cross" which is out now via New West Records. Recorded August 12th, 2020. Special thanks Joel Habbeshaw. WYCE is an independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving the communities of Grand Rapids and West Michigan. Broadcasting on-air FM pro...

Aug 19, 2020•28 min

John Craigie (Songs from the Second Floor)

John Craigie joins WYCE Music Director Shane German to discuss his new album "Asterisk The Universe." A virtual edition of Songs from the Second Floor. Recorded August 5th, 2020. Renowned for his eloquent Americana style, engaging live shows, and off-the-cuff clever observations, John Craigie carries on the legacy of classic singer-songwriters, while blazing a trail of his own. http://www.johncraigiemusic.com WYCE is an independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving the communitie...

Aug 10, 2020•25 min

Charley Crockett (Songs from the Second Floor: Virtual Edition)

"We need truth, man. We just need honesty. You know? Honesty is the simplest thing, but it can be the hardest thing for a human being to look in the mirror and be truthful. And I think that’s what’s going on in 2020. " Charley Crockett joins WYCE Music Director Shane German from Austin, TX for an intimate conversation and to perform a couple of songs from his new album "Welcome To Hard Times." A virtual edition of Songs from the Second Floor. Recorded July 22nd, 2020. WYCE is an independent, com...

Jul 30, 2020•29 min

S.G. Goodman (Songs from the Second Floor: Virtual Edition)

S.G. Goodman joins WYCE Music Director Shane German from Murray, Kentucky to discuss the new album "Old Time Feeling." Disclaimer: Opinions expressed during WYCE interviews & streaming live sessions are those of the artists and guests and not those of WYCE or Grand Rapids Community Media Center, which operates to remain neutral and provide a free-speech platform. To learn more about GRCMC, you can visit: http://www.grcmc.org/

Jul 24, 2020•33 min

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