Music - The Eastern Echo

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WEMU celebrates new office in Halle Library

By Gray Connor · Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026

Halle Library will now house WEMU, NPR's local jazz, blues and news station.

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Ziggy's to host Valentine's Day show for the broken hearted

By Gray Connor · Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026

Cult of Space Skull, Zzvava, Sonic Smut and the Detroit Party Marching Band set to conquer love at Ziggy's on Feb. 13, 2026.

Pie chart of the top music artists for 2025 at EMU from largest to smallest: Drake 22.3%, Daniel Ceasar 11.1%, Ariana Grande 7.4%, Pierce the Veil 7.4%, Tate McRae 7.4%, Tyler the Creator 7.4%, NBA YoungBoy 7.4%, Hozier 7.4%, Bruno Mars 7.4%, Conan Gray 7.4%.

Eastern Michigan University students' top music artists of 2025

By Gray Connor · Friday, Feb. 6, 2026

Get the scoop on what Eastern Michigan University students were listening to in 2025.

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Rhizome Roots Studio fosters community with monthly open-mic nights

By Lauren Holloway · Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026

Rhizome Roots Studio in Ypsilanti welcomes residents to open mic nights each first Friday of the month.

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What's the Move? Jan. 20-26

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026

From anime conventions to live music events to board game nights, there is always something to do in Ypsilanti.

Ypsilanti night spots feature several open mic events near the EMU campus

By Ky'anna Coats · Friday, Jan. 16, 2026

Looking to showcase a talent in front of an audience? Check out one of these open mic nights in Ypsilanti.

A beginner's guide to vinyl

By Lilly Kujawski · Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025

Vinyl lovers are expected to line up at their favorite independent record stores for the annual Black Friday Record Store Day on Nov. 28, 2025.

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What’s the Move? Nov. 11-17

By Israel Shriki · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025

Several off-campus events are scheduled to take place from Nov. 11-17, 2025, including live music performances, yoga and dance classes, an art exhibition and a local theater show.

EMU Swifties celebrate 'The Life of A Showgirl'

By Lilly Kujawski · Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025

On Oct. 3, 2025, Taylor Swift fans at Eastern Michigan University celebrated the release of Swift's 12th studio album "The Life of a Showgirl" with a listening party organized by EMU's fan club Team Taylor.

A colorful music festival poster drawn with cowboys, the Grim Reaper, and Beavis and Butthead. The full updated festival lineup can be found on the Facebook event page.

Freak Fest returns to Ypsilanti for a weekend of entertainment

By Laura Meriweather · Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025

From Oct. 3-5, 2025, Freak Fest will return to Ypsilanti for the third time. Attendees can enjoy live music from local artists, visit vendors, participate in costume contests and more.

What’s the Move? Sept. 30 - Oct. 6

By Israel Shriki · Monday, Sept. 29, 2025

There are several off-campus events taking place from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6, including local tastings, art exhibitions, clubbing, and volunteering.

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EMU alumni, Drew and Kin, to perform at homecoming halftime

By Brandon Ellis · Monday, Sept. 15, 2025

Drew and Kin, EMU alumni and musicians, are set to perform at EMU's homecoming game halftime show on Sept. 20 at Rynearson Stadium.

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What's the move? Sept. 16-22

By Israel Shriki and Natalie Kyle · Monday, Sept. 15, 2025

From art club to music events, there is always something to do in Ypsilanti. Check out this article for more details about fun events happening in the area.

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What's the move? Aug. 6 – 12

By Allie Beecher · Monday, Aug. 4, 2025

Get the scoop on events happening in and around Ypsilanti this week!

Two clothing racks, two shelves, and a decorated board line the walls in a corner of Bridge Community Cafe. In front of them is a wooden table with chairs and stools that has a basket of activity items sitting on top.

What's the move? July 30 – Aug. 5

By Allie Beecher · Monday, July 28, 2025

Don't miss these exciting events happening around Ypsilanti!

Close-up of musician Dixon Hammond, better-known by his stage name Dixon's Violin.

What's the Move? June 24-30

By Israel Shriki · Tuesday, June 24, 2025

From a baseball game to a live concert, here are some of the events happening around the Ypsilanti area during June.

The EMU Marching band heads to the Eastern Michigan University football field for a special performance in 2022.

What's the Move? May 10-22

By Israel Shriki · Thursday, May 8, 2025

From drumline auditions to a photo exhibit on gun violence, here are some of the events happening in and around Eastern Michigan University's campus during May.

Review: queer indie artists Julien Baker, TORRES bring their lyricism to country on ‘Send a Prayer My Way’

By Frank Remski · Thursday, April 24, 2025

“Send a Prayer My Way” is a collaborative country album between queer indie singers Julien Baker and TORRES. The album’s lyricism was excellent and Baker and TORRES’s vocals worked well together. Though it needed some more sonic diversity.

Top summer concerts coming to Detroit from artists ranked on Billboard 100

By Asia O'Quinn · Sunday, April 13, 2025

Music fans in the Detroit area will have the chance to see many Billboard 100 artists in concert this summer.

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Review: Japanese Breakfast’s new album ‘For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)’ has a dreamy sonic atmosphere

By Frank Remski · Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Japanese Breakfast’s fourth album, “For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)“ was true to its title with a dreamy, atmospheric sound. Although the overall album was a little too short, needing longer songs and more lyricism. Nonetheless, it was a solid release from the band.