Local Spins Curator Kate Hinote Reveals ‘Albums That Changed My World’
Grand Rapids music enthusiast Kate Hinote has unveiled a personal playlist spotlighting albums that profoundly impacted her musical journey, offering a glimpse into the influences shaping her curatorial voice at Local Spins. The playlist, available on Spotify, features a diverse range of artists and eras, from 1990s alternative rock to contemporary dark folk.
Hinote’s selections aren’t simply a list of favorites; they represent pivotal moments in her life and artistic development. By sharing these formative albums, she provides context for her discerning ear and offers listeners a pathway to discover music that resonates on a deeply personal level. The playlist serves as both a retrospective and a continuing source of inspiration, demonstrating the enduring power of music to shape individual perspectives and connect people across time.
Among hinote’s highlighted albums is Tarnation’s 1997 release, “Mirador,” praising lead singer Paula Frazer’s vocal talent as “top tier.” She recalls the album’s important impact, introduced to her by her husband, Tony Hamera, and remains “absolutely obsessed with her voice, the style, the nostalgia, and the astonishing melodic choices.” She also cites Echobelly‘s ”Lustra,” Neko Case’s “Blacklisted,” and Coldplay’s “Parachutes” as honorable mentions.
currently, Hinote is immersed in Chelsea Wolfe’s “Birth of Violence,” describing it as being “in heavy rotation.” She specifically recommends “Deranged for Rock & Roll” as a standout track.
Hinote’s complete “Albums That Changed My World” playlist is accessible on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2r2XEw2Sd5PtH8JA4syRn3.
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