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Michigan Mixtape 101 Playlist 05/19/18
Tune in to Michigan Mixtape 101 every Saturday night at 10pm on Riff2. That's 101.1 HD2 on your HD radio. Michigan musicians, send your stuff to [email protected] Facebook.com/MIMixtape101 - @JonelWRIF on twitter Chromed - The Creeping Chaos The Elements - Influence Autumn Fire - Lords Of October Spitting Venom - Wizard Union Keep The Beat - Brian McCarty Another…
Have Nuts
A guest joins Al, Chuck and Jefferson in the studio to discuss comics and the upcoming Solo a Star Wars Story movie. Plus Jefferson starts a new Dungeons and Dragons campaign with a twist, and Al Beck gives his thoughts on the new God of War game.
Undercover Sound System Playlist 5.14.18
Riff2’s Undercover Sound System Playlist 05.14.18 The Interrupters – “She’s Kerosene” (Hellcat Records) Turbonegro – “Part II: Well Hello” (Burger) Arctic Monkeys – “Four Out Of Five” (Domino) Bastille – “Quarter Past Midnight” (Virgin/Capitol) San Mei – “Wonder” Biffy Clyro – “Many of Horror” (Warner Bros.) Dave Matthews Band – “Samurai Cop (Oh Joy Begin)”…
Michigan Mixtape 101 Playlist 05/12/18
Tune in to Michigan Mixtape 101 every Saturday night at 10pm on Riff2. That's 101.1 HD2 on your HD radio. Michigan musicians, send your stuff to [email protected] Facebook.com/MIMixtape101 - @JonelWRIF on twitter Caterpillar - Royce da 5'9" How iLL Is This (Sound Good) - Noveliss Extra! Extra! - i Back Heavy - Twin Cousin You - Bonehead Power Of…
You Suck at This
Erica and Chuck Bean cover this past weekend's WWE Backlash, Al Beck grants Chuck great power and Jefferson shows interest in a comic for the first time in a long time.
No Resolve Interview 05/05/18
Detroit's No Resolve opened for Korn's Jonathan Davis on May 5th at The Majestic. Jonel sat down to chat with vocalist Oscar Pegorraro and drummer Derek Bjornson before the show and learned about the success of their current album, their Walmart fixation, and which band's lead singer has taken them under his wing. Learn more…
Michigan Mixtape 101 Playlist 05/05/18
Tune in to Michigan Mixtape 101 every Saturday night at 10pm on Riff2. That's 101.1 HD2 on your HD radio. Michigan musicians, send your stuff to [email protected] Facebook.com/MIMixtape101 - @JonelWRIF on twitter What You Deserve - No Resolve Through The Storm - Avalon Black Devil In The White Dress - Artificial Agent The Necromancer - Enchantelope Mrs. Kite -…
Detroit Music Awards -- TONIGHT!
The Detroit Music Awards are happening tonight at the Fillmore! The doors open at 6pm and the show starts at 7pm! WRIF's own Screamin' Scott Randall's band, CHIT has been nominated for 'Outstanding Rock/Pop Artist/Group! Tickets are still available, so head downtown tonight and support some of the best local acts Metro Detroit has to…
I Can't Recommend It...Enough!
Jefferson Moore, Al Beck and Chuck Bean all return from the Avengers Infinity War and try to give their thoughts as Spoiler-free as possible. Chuck reviews some games for the PS Vita and then the boys preview what you can expect for this year's Free Comic Book Day.
Undercover Sound System Playlist 4.30.18
Riff2’s Undercover Sound System Playlist 04.30.18 Chvrches – “Miracle” (Glassnote) Naked Giants – “Everybody Thinks They Know” (New West) Post Precious – “Lose Myself” Fall Out Boy – “The Last Of The Real Ones” (Island) Dog – “Heart Killer” (We Buy Gold/Thirty Tigers) Meg Myers – “Numb” (300 Entertainment) Donkeyboy – “It’ll Be Alright” (Warner…
Michigan Mixtape 101 Playlist 04/28/18
Tune in to Michigan Mixtape 101 every Saturday night at 10pm on Riff2. That's 101.1 HD2 on your HD radio. Michigan musicians, send your stuff to [email protected] Facebook.com/MIMixtape101 - @JonelWRIF on twitter Degrees - Stef Chura The Coast Is Clear - Chris Richards & The Subtractions This Is The Chorus - David Bierman Overdrive Turf War - Dirty Copper…
The Year Comics Broke Up With Me
Jefferson catches up on season three of Better Call Saul and explains Netflix, Chuck gets hype for Free Comic Book Day and Al gives his thoughts on Avengers Infinity War without spoiling anything.
Can You Chug A Beer As Fast As Dave Grohl?
Dave Grohl's beer chugging abilities could put any frat boy to shame! On stage last Sunday, in Bossier City, Louisiana Grohl pulled out a can of Coors Light, turned to the crowd and said, "Pardon Me While I have my rock medicine", and then proceeded to chug The Silver Bullet in record speed. He followed…
Maynard Explains Tool Album Delay
Tool has just begun recording after a 12-year gap between their fourth and still unnamed fifth album. Frontman Maynard James Keenan blames it on timing issues in a recent interview with Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich on his Beats 1 show. Keenan explained, "There's a lot of timing issues with Tool getting to the studio, I…
Undercover Sound System Playlist 4.23.18
Riff2’s Undercover Sound System Playlist 04.23.18 Vincent – “Masseduction” (Loma Vista) Foo Fighters – “The Line” (RCA) Jim James – “Just A Fool” (ATO) Nothing But Thieves – “Sorry” (RCA) Alexis Taylor – “Beautiful Thing” (Domino) Still Woozy – “Lucy” Ezra Furman – “Rainy Life” (Sony) Stef Chura – “Degrees” (Saddle Creek) Zach Wolf –…
Wood From Chevrolet Plant To Be Made Into Guitars
How cool would it be to own a guitar made here in Detroit with a Chevrolet twist? General Motors has partnered with Wallace Detroit Guitars to make a limited-edition line of guitars made using wood from GM's truck plant in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This will help mark the centennial of Chevy Trucks. Wallace Detroit Guitars…
Michigan Mixtape 101 Playlist 04/21/18
Tune in to Michigan Mixtape 101 every Saturday night at 10pm on Riff2. That's 101.1 HD2 on your HD radio. Michigan musicians, send your stuff to [email protected] Facebook.com/MIMixtape101 - @JonelWRIF on twitter Ever Again - Andrew W.K. Roll Me Under - Stone Temple Pilots Twins - Dedlights Notes - Small Talk. I Can See Zion - My Drowning Youth…
Can Chuck Punch A Horse
Erica stops by this week to tell Chuck her thoughts on this years wrestlemania as well as review the past week's Superstar Shakeup and while Jefferson tries to tell Al Beck about Assassin's Creed Origins, Chuck only has one question.
Michigan Mixtape 101 Playlist 04/14/18
Tune in to Michigan Mixtape 101 every Saturday night at 10pm on Riff2. That's 101.1 HD2 on your HD radio. Michigan musicians, send your stuff to [email protected] Facebook.com/MIMixtape101 - @JonelWRIF on twitter Reality Ain't A Friend - Jemmi Hazeman Every Seven Years - Palomino Witchcraft Nobody But You - Colin & The Cougars No Use In Wondering Why -…
Oh No, I'm Ugly and I Didn't Know It
Chuck and Jonel decompress from a week of Wrestlemania by reviewing all the events from the weekend and Al Beck and Jefferson have to break a hard truth to Chuck.
Preview New Ghost Track Titled "Rats"
Ghost premiered their new singer, Cardinal Copia, last week at a private acoustic performance at the Virgin Hotel in Chicago. You can now preview a snippet of the first single titled "Rats" off the upcoming album below. There is still no release date or album title but the band has been posting mysterious videos on…
Pop Evil rocks the Fillmore Detroit
Undercover Sound System Playlist 4.9.18
Riff2’s Undercover Sound System Playlist 04.9.18 Rainbow Kitten Surprise – “Fever Pitch” (Roadrunner) NoMBe – “Drama” (TH3RD BRAIN) Cary Brothers – “Crush” (INgrooves) AJR – “Burn The House Down” (AJR Prod/Scurve-Hollywood) Alice Merton – “Lash Out” (Mom + Pop) Bear Hands – “Back Seat Driver Spirit Guide” (Spensive Sounds) Vendetta Red – “Encantado” (Cleopatra) Bullet…
Michigan Mixtape 101 Playlist 04/07/18
Tune in to Michigan Mixtape 101 every Saturday night at 10pm on Riff2. That's 101.1 HD2 on your HD radio. Michigan musicians, send your stuff to [email protected] Facebook.com/MIMixtape101 - @JonelWRIF on twitter Around The Sun - The Messenger Birds Evil Eyes - The White Oranges Feel Me - Outside Toy Plane - Who Boy Lullaby - Lilly MacPhee Peach…
Uncharted 2.5
Amy and Ray sit down with Chuck to discuss this weekend's Wrestlemania event and Jefferson and Al are confused by Chuck's insistence there's a game between Uncharted 2 and 3.
Hazel Park Raceway Has Closed
According to news sources, a sign was posted on a window at the track that read, "After nearly 70 years, Hazel Park Raceway is closing effective April 5, 2018. We want to express our heartfelt appreciation to our employees, visitors, supporters and long-standing community partners." Read more about this as the story develops HERE and share…
Fillmore Theater To Close For Renovations
ICYMI, it was announced yesterday that the Fillmore Detroit is set to close its doors for up to 5 months as the building undergoes renovations. The final show will be TECH N9Ne on June 3rd. Read more about it HERE.
Michigan Mixtape 101 Playlist 03/31/18
Tune in to Michigan Mixtape 101 every Saturday night at 10pm on Riff2. That's 101.1 HD2 on your HD radio. Michigan musicians, send your stuff to [email protected] Facebook.com/MIMixtape101 - @JonelWRIF on twitter Over And Over And Over - Jack White Blind Pig - Drift Lifted Alice - Michigander Right Is What's Left - No Alarms Brain Damage - Smash…
If I Stay There Can Be No Party
This week your hosts try to determine the best live action Batman as well as their favorite villain from the movies. International Correspondent Tim Parker stops by to discuss Death Stranding and Doki Doki Literature Club and Amy Cooper and Jefferson review the second season of Jessica Jones.
Undercover Sound System Playlist 3.26.18
Riff2’s Undercover Sound System Playlist 03.26.18 Two Feet – “I Feel Like I’m Drowning” (Republic) Wendy Rae Fowler – “Svengali” (Plug Research/Round Trip) Gaz Coombes – “Walk The Walk” (Hot Fruit/Caroline) No Alarms – “Right Is What’s Left” (Andrew Lane) The New Schematics – “Prove Me Wrong” The Driver Era – “Preacher Man” (TOO) Snow…
Michigan Mixtape 101 Playlist 03/24/18
Tune in to Michigan Mixtape 101 every Saturday night at 10pm on Riff2. That's 101.1 HD2 on your HD radio. Michigan musicians, send your stuff to [email protected] Facebook.com/MIMixtape101 - @JonelWRIF on twitter End Of Days - The Running Youngs Outta Here - The Gashounds Patient Zero - AntiGhost Out Of Nowhere - Fishguts Bored - Stop Bobby Hatch Detroitland…
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Al Beck looks for recommendations for a new game on the PS4 this week, Chuck fondly remembers Toys R Us, and Jefferson has the power to end friendships.
Undercover Sound System Playlist 3.19.18
Riff2’s Undercover Sound System Playlist 03.19.18 The Fever 333 – “Walking In My Shoes” (333 Wreckords Crew) Sin Shake Sin – “Idiocracy” (Bron Music) The Strypes – “Behind Closed Doors” (Fairly Extreme Limited/Virgin EMI) Brian Fallon – “Etta James” (Island) Cub Sport – “Good Guys Go” Kitten – “I Did It” (Red Music) Vacationer –…
Michigan Mixtape 101 Playlist 03/17/18
Tune in to Michigan Mixtape 101 every Saturday night at 10pm on Riff2. That's 101.1 HD2 on your HD radio. Michigan musicians, send your stuff to [email protected] Facebook.com/MIMixtape101 - @JonelWRIF on twitter Porcelain - Due North Saturday Night - Seized Up Tidal Wave - Small Stresses Revenge - Randy Brewer with Maria Montoya Living & Loving - Oakhill Moment…
A Whole Lot of Naked People
Jefferson, Al Beck and Chuck Bean are all back this week to discuss Altered Carbon on Netflix, Bloodborne, the latest free games on the Playstation Network and comics in stores this week.
"Mind Over Matter" - Overcoming Obstacles
"Mind Over Matter" is a documentary that follows the story of Brandon Mendenhall who was born with cerebral palsy. The condition can affect individuals in a multitude of ways and can limit their lives in terms of what they can and can not do. Mendenhall had difficulty controlling his hand motions, but he never let…
Michigan Mixtape 101 Playlist 03/10/18
Tune in to Michigan Mixtape 101 every Saturday night at 10pm on Riff2. That's 101.1 HD2 on your HD radio. Michigan musicians, send your stuff to [email protected] Facebook.com/MIMixtape101 - @JonelWRIF on twitter Watch Me Explode - Ryan Allen & His Extra Arms Almost Anything - Ashley Peacock Them (In These Hands) - Jake Simmons & The Little Ghosts Bullhead…
Poster Boy for Rewatching Stuff
Chuck and Jefferson talk about their recent Anime and Manga picks, Jonel stops by to preview WWE Fastlane and review last weekend's NXT house show in Royal Oak, and Mike Pandoff and Chuck each give their Top 5 fictional heroes.
Undercover Sound System Playlist 3.5.18
Riff2’s Undercover Sound System Playlist 03.05.18 Jack White – “Over And Over And Over” (Third Man/Columbia) Warbly Jets – “Between The Lines” (Rebel Union) Screaming Females – “Black Moon” (Don Giovanni) Tuxedo – “Shy” (Stones Throw) The Kills – “List of Demands (Reparations)” (Domino) Flora Cash – “You’re Somebody Else” (C05 Music) Culture Wars –…
Michigan Mixtape 101 Playlist 03/03/18
Tune in to Michigan Mixtape 101 every Saturday night at 10pm on Riff2. That's 101.1 HD2 on your HD radio. Michigan musicians, send your stuff to [email protected] Facebook.com/MIMixtape101 - @JonelWRIF on twitter We Want More (A-oh!) - Vince D & The Sensations Survival - Full Monty The End - Reuther Break Skin - Half Tongue Michigan Song - Heartbreak…
Imma Do It Anyway
Al and Chuck go over some of their picks from the comic book world over the last few weeks, discuss recently beating a couple old games with Jefferson, Chuck completely forgets there was a sequel to Independence Day and Al hears a familiar voice in the most recent Walking Dead episode.
Undercover Sound System Playlist 2.26.18
Riff2’s Undercover Sound System Playlist 02.26.18 Five Alarm Funk – “We Play The Funk” Mona – “Kiss Like A Woman” (Bright Antenna/ADA) Peking Duk – “Wasted” (Sony) Penguin Prison – “Turn It Up” (Act Normal Music) Muse – “Thought Contagion” (Warner Bros.) Parquet Courts – “Almost Had To Start A Fight/In And Out Of Patience”…
Michgan Mixtape 101 Playlist 02/24/18
Tune in to Michigan Mixtape 101 every Saturday night at 10pm on Riff2. That's 101.1 HD2 on your HD radio. Michigan musicians, send your stuff to [email protected] Facebook.com/MIMixtape101 - @JonelWRIF on twitter And Then Again - Johnny Headband Sit Silently - Truman I Didn't Quite Get That - MeAndTheDog Juliet - Jimmy Vee Shades Of Blue - The Riverside…
I Got A Sghetti All Down My Front
Al Beck falls headfirst into Grand Theft Auto 5, Amy and Chuck review Marvel's Black Panther, Erica joins the show to discuss WWE Elimination Chamber and Jefferson has more than 2 words to say this week!
Michigan Mixtape 101 Playlist 02/17/18
Tune in to Michigan Mixtape 101 every Saturday night at 10pm on Riff2. That's 101.1 HD2 on your HD radio. Michigan musicians, send your stuff to [email protected] Facebook.com/MIMixtape101 - @JonelWRIF on twitter Chloraseptic - Eminem #Trending Topic - James Gardin Louis The Last - Minutes Next Town Over - Cheap Emotion Wouldn't You Know - Science For Sociopaths Soul…
Taken Down By Drew Carey
Catch up with the nerds this week as Chuck gets angry at a video game and recalls his time at Astronomicon this past weekend, Al eulogizes his local comic shop, and Jefferson finds out Drew Carey used to be in the Armed Forces.
AWOLNATION, Irontom & Nothing But Thieves Rock The Fillmore
AWOLNATION, Irontom and Nothing But Thieves rocked the Fillmore in Detroit last night (2/13/18). This was the first night of the North American tour as AWOLNATION's new album 'Here Come The Runts' was just released on February 2nd. Check out our photos below! Photo Credit: Kristen Drum
Riff2's Undercover Sound System Playlist 2.12.18
Riff2’s Undercover Sound System Playlist 02.12.18 Danielle Duval – “Whenever You Want It” (PeoplePlay) Sheldon Universe – “Pretty Woman” Z-Berg – “I Fall For The Same Face Every Time” (Metropolitan Indian) King Tuff – “Psycho Star” (Sub Pop) MGMT – “Me & Michael” (Columbia) The Unlikely Candidates – “Oh My Dear Lord” (RED Music) Snny…
Michigan Mixtape 101 Playlist 02/10/18
Tune in to Michigan Mixtape 101 every Saturday night at 10pm on Riff2. That's 101.1 HD2 on your HD radio. Michigan musicians, send your stuff to [email protected] Facebook.com/MIMixtape101 - @JonelWRIF on twitter Scarlet - Twin Flame Supply And Command - Bike Tuff The Easy Way - Aloha Mr. Hand The Ropes - All The Wild Children Fall Guy -…