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I Prevail TikTok Contest I Prevail have launched a wacky TikTok contest. Okay, maybe it’s not super wacky. But it’s fun. Get details on how to enter below. “Check out…

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I Prevail TikTok Contest

I Prevail have launched a wacky TikTok contest. Okay, maybe it's not super wacky. But it's fun. Get details on how to enter below.

"Check out our 'Deep End' Open Verse Challenge on TikTok," the band said on Twitter. "We'll duet a bunch of these and choose one winner to perform with us on stage."

I Prevail will headline Riff Fest! Get all those details here.

Riff Fest 2023 is on! This year's lineup will feature an exciting mix of bands performing at Pine Knob in Clarkston, Michigan, on Sept. 23.

The main stage acts include I Prevail, Bad Omens, Badflower and Giovannie and the Hired Guns. The festival stage will boast Des Rocs, Tigercub and Brkn Love. Another big act is yet to be announced, so stay tuned for that!

Get to know the 2023 Riff Fest lineup below! Read why Bad Omens is my new favorite band here.

I Prevail

You know and love I Prevail! They are one of Michigan's biggest rock success stories. They're selling out shows left and right, so it's fantastic to have them coming home to headline Riff Fest.

Bad Omens

Bad Omens features Noah Sebastian [vocals], Joakim “Jolly” Karlsson [guitar], Nick Ruffilo [bass], and Nick Folio [drums]. They are my new favorite band! Check them out.

Badflower

Badflower features Josh Katz [lead singer, guitarist], Joey Morrow [lead guitar, backing vocals], Alex Espiritu [bass], and Anthony Sonetti [drums]. They're a great, old school-sounding rock outfit!

Giovannie and The Hired Guns

The Stephenville, Texas-based five-piece ascended to new heights with their smash hit, "Ramon Ayala."

Brkn Love

Look for a cool alt sound with Brkn Love!

Des Rocs

One of the WRIF's new favorites!

Tigercub

Tigercub have firmly displayed their ability to lacerate the surface with ease with thundering "I.W.G.F.U."

Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.