Interlochen Public Radio

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A listener-supported broadcast service of Interlochen Center for the Arts, Interlochen Public Radio is home to two distinct radio stations serving northwest lower Michigan with music, news and culture from the region and the world – every day, 24 hours a day:

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33 Pieces

GAMEPLAY is a show from Interlochen Public Radio that celebrates the vast worlds of videogame music. Each episode brings the music, composers and performers to life.

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26 Pieces

The National Writers Series in Traverse City, Michigan connects communities with some of the nation's premier authors and storytellers. Now, the best of these discussions are available to your community in this series from Interlochen Public Radio.

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The National Writers Series in Traverse City, Michigan connects communities with some of the nation's premier authors and storytellers. Now, the best of these discussions are available to your community in this series from Interlochen Public Radio.

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26 Pieces

The National Writers Series in Traverse City, Michigan connects communities with some of the nation's premier authors and storytellers. Now, the best of these discussions are available to your community in this series from Interlochen Public Radio.

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26 Pieces

The National Writers Series in Traverse City, Michigan connects communities with some of the nation's premier authors and storytellers. Now, the best of these discussions are available to your community in this series from Interlochen Public Radio.

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24 Pieces

The National Writers Series in Traverse City, Michigan connects communities with some of the nation's premier authors and storytellers. Now, the best of these discussions are available to your community in this series from Interlochen Public Radio.

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A weekly series (26 episodes per season) featuring decades of music from the archives of Interlochen Center for the Arts. Produced by Interlochen Public Radio.

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A weekly series (26 episodes per season) featuring decades of music from the archives of Interlochen Center for the Arts. Produced by Interlochen Public Radio.


Latest Pieces

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Classical music has been used on videogame soundtracks throughout their history.

Bought by Vermont Public, WKAR, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., WBAA, WGTE Public Media and more


  • Added: Aug 18, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 15
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This week, we’ll enjoy the music of the world’s favorite Pocket Monsters: Pokemon! The original titles are full of melodies that bring the collect...

Bought by WNYE, WBAA, Vermont Public, WKAR, WXXI Rochester and more


  • Added: Aug 18, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 15
Caption: The 8-Bit Big Band, led by Grammy-winning arranger Charlie Rosen, explores the wealth of videogame standards he calls the Great Videogame Songbook.
Videogame music is full of standards: tunes that have become a part of our culture, and this week we will see how jazz artists reimagine these tunes.

Bought by Vermont Public, WKAR, WBAA, WXXI Rochester, WGTE Public Media and more


  • Added: Aug 01, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 15
Caption: The 1988 album Symphony Ys presents music from the first Ys titles like movements of a classical symphony, performed by the King Symphonic Orchestra.
The influential YS series of action role-playing games is known for its music, full of wonderful melodies and thrilling rock showpieces.

Bought by Vermont Public, WKAR, WXXI Rochester, WBAA, WGTE Public Media and more


  • Added: Jul 25, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 15
Caption: In the 2019 game Planet Zoo, the player builds and manages a zoo full of realistically-behaving animals.  The Indigenous African ensemble Young Mbazo is featured on the joyful original soundtrack.
On this episode of Gameplay, we’ll enjoy original game soundtracks featuring choirs from all over the world, singing in languages from English and ...

Bought by WBAA, Vermont Public, WKAR, WGTE Public Media, WNYE and more


  • Added: Jul 19, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 15
Caption: The 2022 dark fantasy title Elden Ring takes many players over 100 hours to explore, an experience demanding a massive original soundtrack.
The fantasy epic Elden Ring is massive in every way, from its sprawling world overflowing with detail to the dark grandeur of its original soundtra...

Bought by WBAA, Vermont Public, WKAR, WGTE Public Media, WNYE and more


  • Added: Jul 11, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 14
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This week, we’ll saddle up and explore videogame soundtracks that evoke the Wild West from titles like Red Dead Redemption 2, Outlaws, West of Loat...

Bought by WBAA, Vermont Public, WKAR, WGTE Public Media, WNYE and more


  • Added: Jul 04, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 14
Caption: Veteran anime composer Joe Hisaishi (Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke) scored the games in the Ni No Kuni series.
This week, we'll explore Joe Hisaishi's music for games in the Ni no Kuni series, where he brings fantasy worlds to life through his trademark melo...

Bought by WBAA, Vermont Public, WKAR, WGTE Public Media, WNYE and more


  • Added: Jun 28, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 13
Caption: Cover art for the 2011 title Sonic Generations.
Sonic the Hedgehog has been Sega’s spiky-haired, fleet-footed blue mascot since 1991, with titles full of catchy melodies and irresistible grooves!

Bought by Vermont Public, WKAR, WXXI Rochester, WGTE Public Media, GCR (Global Community Radio) and more


  • Added: Jun 21, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 14
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Rick Coates talks with author Daniel Bergner about his latest book, "The Mind and the Moon."

Bought by WKAR


  • Added: Jun 15, 2022
  • Length: 54:31
  • Purchases: 1