Interviews and In-Studios on Impact 89FM

"Why else is chaos cyclical?" To celebrate his new single Bug and upcoming sophomore album Hang The Moon, singer-songwriter Mike Green chats with Impact 89FM News Producer Emelia Duffield. Mike discusses what he hopes listeners discover in Hang The Moon, his musical inspirations, the influential years he spent abroad and touring with a variety of bands and musicians, and how his work can combine a signature rock sound with powerful commentary on the state of the world. Bug is out everywhere you listen to music now. Pre-order Hang The Moon and stay up to date with Mike's work via mikegreenmusic.comIG: @ilikemikegreen

Ashe sat down with Whitney Tai, an architect both in the sonic and literal sense, ahead of the release of her third album American Wasteland.

Hosts of the station’s newest jazz specialty show Sound of Color, Mary-Elizabeth Williams (DJ SpinDiva) and Sydney Sims (DJ Sickwitit), sit down with Nigerian-born British jazz guitarist Femi Temowo to explore how personal identity shapes his music. In this candid conversation, Temowo reflects on his upbringing in both Nigeria and the UK, his life experiences, and the ongoing journey of understanding his own identity—both through his own lens and by observing the diverse experiences of others and the complexities they reveal.

Divas, we took a break from our usual Terminally Online trickery to interview the amazingly talented Rinbossanova! From being a Lansing-based DJ to a fashion and graphic designer, we had the chance to talk about it all. Rin also specializes in hyperpop techno and bringing awareness to the LGBTQIA+ influences in electronic music culture. Below is the recording from our live on-air interview where we talked music, futures, early influences, and some extra silly sprinklings in between.

Welcome Wisconsin Folk Punk 5-piece Hemlock Chaser who brought the house down with their incredible set. 

Filmed and recorded in the Michigan State Alumni Chapel, the MSU Gospel choir performs a brief set of songs and discusses what their org means to them. 

Local Lansing indie band Must See Tee Vee delivers on a folkified jangly interpretation of midwest emo. 

Brooklyn Band Cab Ellis plays a set in the abandoned bowling alley of the MSU Union. The band has a unique sound with brass, expressive vocals and dance-worthy drums. See full session video and interview at our YouTube. 

Queen Jayne brought a killer classic rock performance to Impact with showstopping vocals, prominent bass and some great advice for music makers. 

Midwest shoegaze hits the studio with Zora Rooibos. This interview was full of humor, odd would-you-rathers, and an incredible performance.