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Credit Kurt Hauswirth The Local Spin is part of the new music discovery program The Shuffle with Kurt Hauswirth, where we feature local musicians on Public Radio 90! On this edition of The Local Spin, we feature singer, songwriter and poet Troy Graham, as he releases his next album 'UnEarth Your Imagination.' It's an album of newly written tunes along with classic Troy Graham songs, some of which are put together with a full band for the first time on record. He worked with longtime musical companions Joel Rabine of 4th Arch Studios in Marquette (bass), Eric Aho (percussion), and Dale Carrier...

Credit NPR Music The Tiny Desk Contest is back! Unsigned musicians: Enter the Contest by sending NPR Music a video of you playing an original song behind a desk by June 7 at midnight E.T. If you win, you'll play your very own Tiny Desk concert! We want to amplify the music that comes from the Upper Great Lakes! If you have been a guest on The Local Spin, or are an interested unsigned musician, we highly encourage you to submit a video for the 2021 Tiny Desk Contest! The Contest opens for entries Tuesday, May 11, at 10 a.m. ET and closes June 7, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Credit Kurt Hauswirth The Local Spin is part of the new music discovery program The Shuffle with Kurt Hauswirth, where we feature local musicians on Public Radio 90! On this edition of The Local Spin, we feature Daniel Truckey. He's been making music from the shores of Lake Superior for quite some time, but says sometimes his music sounds like it's from other places as well. Dan spoke with Kurt about his latest release, "The Incurable Romantic," an album of original music about the romance of life, and features uplifting and heartfelt songs for the trying times we live in. Check out the video...

Credit Kurt Hauswirth The Local Spin is part of the new music discovery program The Shuffle with Kurt Hauswirth, where we feature local musicians on Public Radio 90! On this edition of The Local Spin, we feature John Davey. He's made music across the Midwest, from Indiana to Tennessee and currently, the wilds of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. John spoke with Kurt about his latest release, "Toss Your Javelin," a collaborative music effort from John, producer/engineer Shane Leonard and others. The album was the result of a successful Kickstarter and is available now. Check out the video interview...

Credit Kurt Hauswirth The Local Spin is part of the new music discovery program The Shuffle with Kurt Hauswirth, where we feature local musicians on Public Radio 90! On the inaugural edition of The Local Spin, we feature Alex Watanen, also known as Gerko. He's a rapper, poet and punk rock musician from Michigan, who's been making noise throughout the Midwest for over a decade.  Alex spoke with Kurt about his latest release, "30 Year Old Freshman," which was written during that year of college.  Check out the video interview here: For more information about Gerko and his music, visit his Ba...