Matt Johnson of The The talks new album, tour ahead of Detroit show
London’s Matt Johnson has released records as The The since the early 1980s.After a 25-year hiatus, he has returned to...
Alternate Take: The versatility of Detroit Jazz Festival’s Artist-In-Residence drummer Brian Blade
Brian Blade might be the most versatile drummer to come out of jazz. He’s contributed his rhythmic prowess to some...
Alternate Take: Celebrating the year of Alice Coltrane
This year marks a special celebration at the Coltrane Home in New York, honoring The Year of Alice. The tribute...
Live on WDET: Infinite River
Born out of cosmic vibes, indie-space-pop foundations and a rock and roll legacy, Detroit's Infinite River creates a rich, layered...
Alternate Take: Hear Beth Gibbons, 7ebra, Menahan Street Band + more
This week on Alternate Take, I feature new music from Portishead’s Beth Gibbons, Sweden’s twin sister band 7ebra, Brooklyn’s Menahan...
Alternate Take: Hear music from Kit Sebastian, Common and Pete Rock, Peaking Lights + more
On this episode of Alternate Take, I share music with a global twist, including a band combining musicians from Turkey...
Alternate Take: Hear ACDC cover from Detroit dance band Slingshot; music from Arthur Russell and more
On the latest episode of Alternate Take, I share music from Slingshot, a band that performed live on the iconic...
Alternate Take: A conversation with White Stripes historian Ben Blackwell
On this episode of Alternate Take, I chat with The White Stripes archivist and historian Ben Blackwell, discussing his recently...
Alternate Take: Spotlight on Orquesta Akokán, Milton Nascimento, Kim Gordon + more
On this episode Alternate Take, I travel the globe with new music from Brazil’s Milton Nascimento, Cuban Latin jazz ensemble...
Alternate Take: Discussing the legacy of DJ and producer Theo Parrish with writer Mike Rubin
This week on Alternate Take, I chat with music writer Mike Rubin about a recent feature on Detroit-based DJ and...
Alternate Take: An extended Movement edition of the show + the return of focus:electronic
This episode of Alternate Take is an extended four-hour Movement edition that features the return of focus:electronic. I'm joined by focus:electronic...
Alternate Take: Previewing more Movement 2024 performers + remembering jazz great David Sanborn
This week on Alternate Take, I continue to highlight artists and DJs scheduled to perform at Movement this Memorial Day...