Radio Host + Journalist Anne Erickson . Lifestyle News + Rock 'n' Roll
Hi, there! I’m Anne Erickson, a Michigan-based radio host, journalist, musician, painter and author with a love for all things music. I’m also a Spartan and Michigan State University graduate with a Master of Arts in Theatre.
You can currently hear me on the Detroit airwaves on the legendary WRIF. I also host a podcast, which you can subscribe to below. My interviews have been featured in Consequence of Sound, Blabbermouth, TMZ, Spin, Rolling Stone, Loudwire and more.
In addition, I’m a musician and front the band Upon Wings. Listen to some of our music below. I look forward to getting to know you!
Connect with me by following my social networks below. God bless! XO
There’s something special about a local, homegrown coffee shop. Sure, the big names are reliable, but nothing beats a coffee shop with a truly local flavor, which is why I’m highlighting some of the best coffee shops in Michigan. The very first coffeehouses date back to the 15th century. As the centuries progressed, they became known as the perfect meeting places for coffee lovers to…
The holidays are coming up, and that usually gets me in the mood to bake. Okay, pretty much anything gets me in the mood to bake! I love playing around in the kitchen. A few years back, in my Local Music Beat column (which was recently resurrected here, by the way), I put together a unique piece with one of my favorite recipes and some…
There’s something special and irreplaceable about a local restaurant or pub. In a world with so many chain restaurants and franchises, a locally-owned eating spot is something to be celebrated. It’s more than just a place to eat- a local restaurant is an extension of the community it serves. My favorite local spot has always been the Dispatch Sports Pub & Grill in Lansing, Michigan….
The end of a summer is always bittersweet. On one hand, fall is such a magical and eerie season, complete with all things pumpkin and Halloween. But, for those in colder climates, fall also means that winter is on the way. Regardless if you’re happy or sad to see summer end, fall gives many reasons to celebrate, and retailers already have their full fall lines…