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 As…

Dropped At Birth shred and chat with Thee Hourz O' Power co-host Ana Wagen during a special in-studio session.By Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

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.By Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

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.By Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

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 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.By Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

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.By Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

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 t…

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.By Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

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.By Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

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.By Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

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.By Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

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 establ…

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 i…

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 e…

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 th…

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 vo…

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.By Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

Mason Vore, Mike Merucci and Matt Anikiej connect with Danny Brown before his performance at the Breslin Center at the MSU 2023 Spring Concert.By Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

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 inte…

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.By Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

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…

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 M…

Entertainment Editor Kyle Davidson catches up with Daniel Gleason of Grouplove before the band's performance at the MSU 2022 Spring Concert.By Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

Belonging Songs is available on all major podcast platforms. Find their original music on Spotify and visit their website at belongingsongs.com.By Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

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 WomanBy Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

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.By Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

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."By Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

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.By Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

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.By Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

Dirt Room talks about their debut album 𝘚𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘴, Dadaist philosophy, and recording music while sleeping.By Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

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)By Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

Punk icon Jeff Rosenstock talks about writing his new album 𝘕𝘖 𝘋𝘙𝘌𝘈𝘔, coping with the chaos of daily life, and composing a cartoon musical.By Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

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)By Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

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)By Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

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 …

Grand Rapids band Vagabonds discussed their new project 𝘓𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦 and talked about creating art during periods of personal uncertainty. (Recorded 3/12/2020)By Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

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)By Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

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)By Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

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)By Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

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)By Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

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, Tue…

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 "musi…