In The Groove: A jazzy exploration connecting the dots from Gil Scott-Heron to Schoolboy Q

I wanted to start out the show honoring the late great Rodriguez, who we lost a year ago today. It's...

The Metro Events Guide: Picnics, tea parties and park concerts

This week, we’re highlighting local music showcases and internationally-inspired art exhibits you can see right here in Detroit.Plus, picnics, tea...

In The Groove: New music from Suki Waterhouse, Rich Ruth, Corinne Bailey Rae + more

I'm honoring the Paris Olympics with French double bassist Henri Texier! I also drop new experimental prog-rock jazz (call it...

MI Local: Dream pop duo Bluhm premiere new song, discuss upcoming album

This week on MI Local, I welcomed Detroit-based dream-pop duo Bluhm into the studio to talk about their new album,...

The Metro: Detroit saxophonist composing songs inspired by city parks

A new project is combining sounds and storytelling – rooted in Detroit’s parks and neighborhoods.  The Joyce Foundation, in collaboration...

In The Groove: Your musical umbrella on a rainy day, plus blowing out candles for Dorothy Ashby

I learned a long time ago in radio that you can try to fight the weather, but it’s best to...

Visions: Ahmad Jamal, DOMi & JD Beck, Brandee Younger + more

This week on Visions, I hit just about every decade from the 1960s to the 2020s. From the late '60s I...

In The Groove: Previewing Sounds Like Detroit concert, new music from Rosie Lowe + more

I loved having MI Local host Jeff Milo stop by to preview the 2024 Sounds Like Detroit concert that’s going...

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: New Lady Blackbird, August releases from the past (Stevie Wonder, Supremes, FKA Twigs) + more

On this episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, hear new music from the stunning vocalist Lady Blackbird (pictured above), plus...

In The Groove: From Father John Misty to Fcukers, plus Decliner returns

A wonderful journey through music with a world premiere of Detroit’s own Decliner, new Father John Misty, Goat Girl, oreglo,...

In The Groove: Heavy dose of Detroit rock ‘n’ roll from Jack White, Dusty Rose Band, Sugar Tradition + more

It’s truly not my fault. Here’s what happens. You start spinning that new Jack White record and the amps go...

The Metro Events Guide: Outdoor festivals, comedy shows and cat videos

Welcome to August! We’ve got several outdoor festivals this weekend so you can take full advantage of the late summer...