The Metro: Sounds Like Detroit celebrates local artists. You curate the lineup
MI Local host Jeff Milo joined The Metro to talk more about the Sounds Like Detroit finalists and how they are shaping the local sound.
"MI Local" host Jeff Milo
Over 150 Michigan performers entered NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert this year. Only 10 of them will be eligible to appear in Sounds Like Detroit. It’s a local musical showcase that’ll take place at Batch Brewing Company on August 13.
Before the concert starts, Detroiters have the chance to select the top five musicians who go on to headline the show based on their entry videos.
The top 10 are below:
– IIAJIDE
– Michelle Held
– Aisha Ellis
– KTCHN
– Jubilee Jackson
– Checker
– Vaughn Black
– Rose St. Germaine
– Mild Pulp
– Laurie Love
Jeff Milo is the host of MI Local on WDET. He also is the coordinator and main host of Sounds Like Detroit. He joined The Metro to talk more about the chosen finalists and how they are shaping the local sound.
For more information, go to WDET.org/TinyDesk and cast a ballot before June 19.
– Hayley Gavigan contributed to this piece.
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