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Ekoostik Hookah: Much More Than Rock N' Roll

Clark Birchmeier

Ekoostik Hookah, a very diverse rock-band, boasts a sound that is more than pleasing for all music lovers. Members of Ekoostik Hookah, Dave Katz, John Mullins, and Cliff Starbuck, tell Grand Central about their music, and how it became what it is today. Fans can catch their upcoming show on August 13th at the State Theater in Kalamazoo, Michigan, as part of the World Disc Golf Championship Association Conference.

Kindle: Reading in hi-def

Matt Hewitt

Reading a book usually involves going to your local library or bookstore to check out the next Stephen King thriller or Jodi Picoult novel. Not anymore. Books are now at the fingertips of Americans everywhere, as Amazon releases their new version of literature in hi-def, as an e-book. Matt Hewitt explores what makes Kindle a unique addition to the world of words.

An interview with Wolf Parade’s Dan Boeckner

Ben LaMothe

Suddenly Canada is the place to be if you’re a band looking to make it big. First it was Calgary sisters Tegan & Sara, then Toronto indie pop group Stars. But by and large the place to be for Canadian music is Montreal. The Arcade Fire jumped to the forefront of the indie music world, and soon after Islands began to carve out their niche. Following suit is Wolf Parade, who released their newest album “At Mount Zoomer” on June 17. Ben LaMothe chatted with frontman Dan Boeckner about the new album, their relationship with Arcade Fire and how the band is preparing for the collapse of the music industry.

Myth Busters visit CMU

Neil Blake, Jason Whitmore, Jeff Blevins, and Lindsay Holt

Grant Imahara and Kari Byron of the Discovery Channel's MythBusters spoke to a sold out crowd in Plachta Auditorium on Saturday, Jan. 26. Afterward, Lindsay Holt sat down with them for an exclusive interview where she found out what Grant and Kari did before they were on the show, and what advice they would give someone interested in more than a typical 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. job.

An interview with Cinematic Sunrise's Bradley Bell

Ryan Thomas

Bradley Bell can say he has come full circle. It all started years ago, playing keyboards with his band Chiodos at venues such as the Flint Local, the Modern Exchange in Southgate, and the Shelter in Detroit. Chiodos rose to national prominence with their sophomore release Bone Palace Ballet, which debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard Top 200. Now he has returned to the Shelter for a show with his and Chiodos vocalist Craig Owens’ side project, Cinematic Sunrise. Ryan Thomas sat down with Bradley Bell to talk about the upcoming tour, the contrast between Chiodos and Cinematic Sunrise and the state of local music.