“I guess ‘following your heart’ is a better way to put it, but it’s focusing on what I know I’m good at and was put on this planet to do.” - Nick Behnan on his latest single, “When It's Right, It's Right” strattonsetlist.com/2026/05/06/n...

One Track Mind: Mike Green, “Dancing in the Kitchen” The Ann Arbor artist and musician explains the family-inspired song from his latest folk album, “Blind Spot,” which originated from a prompt given at a songwriters’ retreat. pulp.aadl.org/node/669695

“That’s really the core of it, knowing that someone sees you almost chillingly well, that they understand the core of you, and in this case, your music,” wrote Kelsey. about her latest single, "Our Eyes," for @pulp.aadl.org's "One Track Mind." pulp.aadl.org/node/669552

A preview of visual art exhibits and events in May throughout Washtenaw County. pulp.aadl.org/node/669608

One Track Mind: Kelsey., “Our Eyes” The Ann Arbor singer-songwriter, bassist, and pianist discusses her latest single, which is about a new relationship and the shared sense of connection it brings. pulp.aadl.org/node/669552

@loriastratton.bsky.social is so wonderful! Not only was she a tremendous panelist at last week's @aadl.org event about this semester's "Inside the Local Music Community" class, she also wrote about the presentation and panel discussion for @pulp.aadl.org! Thank you!!! pulp.aadl.org/node/669394

Course Work: A U-M class called “Inside the Local Music Community” takes students off campus & immerses them in the regional music scene. It culminated in a 4/14 event @aadl.org, which included student presentations & a panel discussion with local musicians & media members. pulp.aadl.org/node/669394

Corktown Music Festival starts Thursday and runs through Saturday at 11 different venues in Detroit. Check out a stellar lineup of 160-plus acts across a variety of genres. For event info & tickets, visit: corktownmusicfestival.net

One Track Mind: Dennis Proctor, “Blue Streak Blues” The Haviland frontman discusses the roller coaster-themed song from his latest album, “Deuce,” which recalls an awkward encounter at Cedar Point and pays tribute to the ride that bears the song’s name. pulp.aadl.org/node/669353

“At this point, I would say it’s sonically closing a chapter. After this, we’re in more of our fun era. We have to close that [old] chapter of our lives and move forward.”- Lindsey Taylor on La La Delivery's "Enjoy the Journey" EP strattonsetlist.com/2026/04/20/l...

Have you ever wanted to hear your music on the radio? Check out "Gettin' Spins: DIY Radio Publicity Workshop" at Aretha's Jazz Café in Detroit on April 24. It's a crash course in radio publicity and marketing for independent musicians. www.facebook.com/events/29890...

@aadl.org put the needle on the record 10 years ago. In April 2016, the library reintroduced vinyl to its collection to coincide with Record Store Day. With AADL gearing up for RSD on 4/18, we took a closer look at some of the most popular records in AADL’s collection. pulp.aadl.org/node/669111

One Track Mind: Sleep Tight Tiger, “Skate” The Ypsilanti band discusses the carefree opening track from its indie-pop EP, “Plum Something.” pulp.aadl.org/node/669045

hey Ann Arbor-area folks! My "Inside the Local Music Community" students and I are leading a fabulous event this evening hosted by @aadl.org Join us, @saratea.bsky.social, Kyler Wilkins, Laura McAndrew, Daniel Long, and @loriastratton.bsky.social downtown tonight at 6 PM! aadl.org/node/663994

Tonight at @aadl.org downtown join @garrt.bsky.social & I and quite a few other local music related folks for Inside the Local Music Community more details here aadl.org/node/663994 we will be at the Downtown Library: 4th Floor Program Room 6-7:30pm

A new exhibition at EMU highlights 9 artists who work in the auto industry. Running through 5/2, “Detroit Dialogues: Automotive Design and Studio Ceramics” showcases 27 pieces, demonstrating how professional skills & perspectives from one field can be applied to another. pulp.aadl.org/node/669009

Excited to be part of this event tomorrow @aadl.org.

Not-to-miss show alert: DuPont Phillips & Flagship Romance are co-headlining two shows in Michigan this week. 4/10 at Trinity House Theatre in Livonia www.trinityhousetheatre.org/event/dupont... 4/11 at The Stray in Grand Rapids events.ticketleap.com/tickets/thes...

The Michigan Music Alliance has a great lineup of speakers, panelists, and guests for Saturday's Music Econ Summit 2026 at Bamboo | Start Garden in Grand Rapids. There's still time to register for the event: www.michiganmusicalliance.org/event-detail...

“It’s talking about the end of the republic, and the story is timeless and timely. It seemed like this would be the time to do it, if ever there were.” - Jason Berry on Nubdug Ensemble's album, "Third" strattonsetlist.com/2026/04/06/n...

Whether you’re a photographer, painter, actor, designer, dancer, writer, musician, or a little bit of everything we hope you’ll join us for our upcoming Artists Mixer! 📆 April 9 from 6-8pm 📍 The Back Office Studio (13 N Washington St) 🔗 Register: forms.gle/LChVET7u7QJP... #Artists #Community

One week from today, I'll be joining Garrett Schumann, Laura McAndrew, Sara Tea, Daniel Long, and Kyler Wilkins for "Inside the Local Music Community" @aadl.org to discuss Ann Arbor's music scene. Come join us for this fun and informative discussion. Event info: aadl.org/node/663994

"I don’t want it to be like a Hallmark or Hollywood ending. I don’t want to go that far, but I don’t want to leave people [in that way]. I can’t leave people in that dark place." - Mike Green on his new album, "Blind Spot" strattonsetlist.com/2026/04/04/m...

Ornithology and Ideology: Sheida Soleimani’s “Flyways” exhibit at U-M features mixed media that explores wildlife and her Iranian heritage. To learn more about Soleimani’s exhibit, we attended her Penny Stamps Speaker Series talk and opening reception earlier this month. pulp.aadl.org/node/668671

“I think it’s important to not ignore what you feel while you’re healing through something, no matter how embarrassing, painful, or annoying it seems,” said Lorian Janine about her latest single, "With Me." @pulp.aadl.org "One Track Mind" interview: pulp.aadl.org/node/668538

Coming up 4/1, and this isn’t an April Fool’s joke. Hot Girls, Redbelly, THV, and Epcya are performing in Grand Rapids @pyramidschemegr.bsky.social. Hosted by comedian Nina Mulder, it's also benefit show with 50% of proceeds going to Movimiento Cosecha GR. www.ticketweb.com/event/hot-gi...

The Radar tracks new music by Washtenaw County-associated artists and labels.    This week:  Maddy Ringo, Baits, Austen Nordhaus, Jeustan, deegeecee, Tongue, Diont'e Visible, and Jennifer Bloom with Mark Zhu.  pulp.aadl.org/node/668452

Make Music Ann Arbor is a live, free musical celebration that takes place on 6/21 every year. Cities across the world celebrate with concerts by professional & amateur musicians. Want to participate as a musician in Make Music Ann Arbor 2026? Click the link below. airtable.com/apphvGrVVMW8...

Grateful to @aadl.org for hosting tonight's incredible Resonant Soundscapes performance in which @saratea.bsky.social, Marcus Elliot, Michael Malis, Chien-An Yuan, Julie Zhu, and myself improvised a stunning live-score to the 1934 Chinese silent film "The Goddess" It was such a special event!

The Music Econ Summit is just over two weeks away! Join the Michigan Music Alliance for a one-day music conference on Saturday, April 11 at Bamboo | Start Garden in Grand Rapids. For conference details & registration: www.michiganmusicalliance.org/event-detail...

“One Track Mind” features a Washtenaw County-associated artist or band discussing a single song. Detroit’s Lorian Janine shares the inspiration behind her latest single, “With Me.” pulp.aadl.org/node/668538

Here’s to a bonus show coming up on Friday, March 27! Virga, Bandeau, and Jim Cherewick are teaming up for a killer night of music at Ziggy's in Ypsi. Plus, there’s going to be a Carl Sagan look-alike contest with prizes! Doors at 7 pm with $10 cover.

Last call! Be sure to take The Greater Detroit Music Census if you haven't already. Take it here: detroitmusiccollective.com/detroit-musi...

"I thought 'in your dreams' covered everything on the record. It’s a little ubiquitous, and I thought it could be funny in the sense of saying, 'In your dreams, man!'" - Marta DeLeon on Weekend Lovers' latest album, "In Your Dreams" strattonsetlist.com/2026/03/21/w...

"Throwing a big musical party for him at The Ark, a place where Dick started out his music career and is a musical home to him, seemed ideal.” - @judybanker.bsky.social on Sunday's "Celebrating Dick Siegel & His Music" show at The Ark @pulp.aadl.org story: pulp.aadl.org/node/668454

“One Track Mind” features a Washtenaw County artist or band discussing one song from their latest release. Chelsea couple Annie & Rod Capps discuss the story and sound behind “Pardon My Dust” from their latest folk album, “Never Done.” pulp.aadl.org/node/668451

“Snap” Shots: Dick Siegel and friends celebrate 50 years of music with a show at The Ark. We spoke with some local musicians about five of their favorite songs from Siegel’s catalog ahead of the March 22 tribute concert. pulp.aadl.org/node/668454

Local Spins, covering the Michigan music scene, presents an interview with The Legal Matters diving into the music and making of their album "Lost At Sea" (out now: orcd.co/legalmatters...). Read Lori Stratton's chat (and hear some tracks) here:👇 localspins.com/the-legal-ma... #IndieRock #IndiePop 🎸

@soundsofthezoo.bsky.social is hosting the “Groove for Good: Climate Action Night” fundraiser on 3/21 at Kalamazoo’s OLD DOG TAVERN in partnership with the Kalamazoo Climate Crisis Coalition and the Michigan Climate Action Network. Event info: www.facebook.com/events/20710...

Six days left to take the Greater Detroit Music Census. Learn more via link below. strattonsetlist.com/2026/02/22/d...

“'Back Home' is a mix of autobiographical experiences and stories. I would take a story that actually happened and create that. Being back home was a big part because I had moved back from Nashville. - Jarrett Cogswell on "Back Home" strattonsetlist.com/2026/03/14/j...

Shout-out to DUANE for “Up D Scoe,” a real techno-pop banger for 313 Day! youtu.be/znhON4V1UGg?...

Sometimes, you just have to watch "The Song Remains the Same" (even if it's a Wednesday afternoon).

Involved in music in Metro Detroit? You can take the Greater Detroit Music Census until March 22! www.metrotimes.com/music-2/loca...

U-M’s Annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons celebrates connection and healing through art. We preview the exhibit, which runs from March 17-31 at the Duderstadt Center Gallery and features more than 800 pieces created by over 600 artists. pulp.aadl.org/node/668219

“We have a strong bond, and we enjoy each other’s company,” said @kandylovesmusic.bsky.social about The Wildflowers. strattonsetlist.com/2026/03/07/t...

“One Track Mind” features a Washtenaw County artist or band discussing one song from their latest release. Ann Arbor’s Michael Skib discusses his electronic instrumental “Maneuvers Through the Prominence of Tau Center” from his album, “The Distance Between Two Stars.” pulp.aadl.org/node/668088

“The March 6 show will mostly be intimate and stripped back. I want the words front and center for the audience, then for the melody to show up, then the supporting music, and finally resonance.” @audrakubat.bsky.social on the 3/6 show at @diadetroit.bsky.social strattonsetlist.com/2026/03/01/a...