In The Groove: Music from Massive Attack, Tara Clerkin Trio, Little Dragon + more
We’re matching the gloomy weather with something a little hazy today. Spinning tracks from The Marías, Tara Clerkin Trio, plus jazzier...
Lilly Lynn Nguyen is the Intern Producer for In the Groove on 101.9 WDET-FM, Detroit’s NPR station. Nguyen is a Broadcast Journalism student at Wayne State University, where she is sharpening her skills in reporting, producing, and storytelling.
Nguyen grew up immersed in music, drawn to the way songs can capture emotion and tell stories. Her all-time favorite track is “Fade Into You” by Mazzy Star, and she regularly attends concerts to experience live music — some of her favorite concerts include The 1975, Wallows, and Lorde. These experiences inspire her reporting and shape her perspective as a music journalist.
Nguyen hopes to one day write for major outlets in New York City, sharing stories that highlight the artists, sounds, and cultural movements shaping the industry.
Nguyen grew up immersed in music, drawn to the way songs can capture emotion and tell stories. Her all-time favorite track is “Fade Into You” by Mazzy Star, and she regularly attends concerts to experience live music — some of her favorite concerts include The 1975, Wallows, and Lorde. These experiences inspire her reporting and shape her perspective as a music journalist.
Nguyen hopes to one day write for major outlets in New York City, sharing stories that highlight the artists, sounds, and cultural movements shaping the industry.
In The Groove: Sky Jetta brings Detroit energy to MOCAD’s 20th anniversary reopening
Detroit-rooted DJ and producer Sky Jetta joined In The Groove to talk about how the city continues to shape her sound, even after spending...
In The Groove: Olivia Dean, Celia Cruz, Sky Jetta + more
Warm weather outside today sets the tone for a playlist built on warm sounds from James Blake, Olivia Dean, Jessie...
In The Groove: Detroit’s sound reaches a record store in Switzerland
Detroit’s musical influence stretches far beyond the city, reaching record stores, listeners, and cultures across the globe. In Lucerne, Switzerland,...
In The Groove: New music from The Strokes + more
The Strokes start off today’s set fresh off their tour announcement with an upcoming stop at Pine Knob Music Theatre. From...
In The Groove: Throwback Thursday featuring The Beatles, LaVern Baker, The War on Drugs + more
This Throwback Thursday opens with tracks from Nouvelle Vague, Feist, and Brittany Howard, moves through the sounds of Pete Brandt's Method, NOMO, Nino Ferrer, and Folk Bitch...
In The Groove: Celebrating legendary drummer James Gadson, plus Jeff Parker, Beck, Waxahatchee + more
We lost one of the funkiest drummers of all time last week—the legendary James Gadson passed away on April 2...
In The Groove: Resavoir finds the space between genres in latest album ‘Themes for Dreams’
Chicago-based artist Will Miller aka Resavoir joined In The Groove to talk about his evolving sound and recent work, including his 2023 album "Horizon." The project,...
In The Groove: Celebrating Motown legend Marvin Gaye’s birthday
Today we celebrate Marvin Gaye’s birthday with a mix that honors his legacy and lasting influence, weaving his music throughout...
In The Groove: Liz Cooper, DJ Koze, Kassa Overall + more
The first day of April brings new sounds to this playlist, moving from DJ Koze to Arlo Parks and Kassa Overall. It...
In The Groove: Pharoah Sanders, Brian Jackson, and Duke Ellington’s ‘Caravan’
Today’s mix moves from Momoko Gill and Matthew Herbert to Brian Jackson and Gil Scott-Heron. It includes “Caravan by Duke...
In The Groove: Motown beats from Eddie Kendricks, Aretha Franklin, J Dilla + more
We’ve got music from legends across genres and generations, from Motown icons Eddie Kendricks and Aretha Franklin to the beats of J Dilla. You’ll also hear other iconic...
