In The Groove: Panda Bear and Bullion are a beautiful pairing, Antibalas grabs your attention

Thank you to everyone that called the station to say they love Antibalas as much as me. They are true...

The Metro Events Guide: Dally in the Alley, Detroit Month of Design and more to see this weekend

This week, we have celebrations for several of Detroit’s cultural legacies, from jazz and Techno to block parties and art...

In The Groove: Getting ready for Dally in the Alley with music from Na Bonsai, Noveliss, Ilajide

The 45th annual Dally in the Alley returns on Saturday. This is some real Detroit stuff, folks. No corporate sponsorships....

MI Local: Spotlights on Dally in the Alley and Strange Beautiful Music festivals

This week on MI Local, I premiered several new songs by local artists, including indie-pop ballads from established groups like...

In The Groove: The Bug Club release their best album yet, plus new music from Laura Jane Grace and Honeyglaze

Here’s the basics. The Bug Club just dropped one of my favorite albums of the year. It’s called On the...

Mic Check: Harpist Brandee Younger on pushing musical boundaries, Detroit’s influence on her sound

Following in the footsteps of legends like Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby, harpist Brandee Younger has transformed one of the...

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...

Visions: Immanuel Wilkins, Nicole Mitchell, Charlie Parker + more

I hope you had a great time at the Detroit Jazz Festival and that my month of previews helped you...

Live on WDET: Ghost-Note

Get ready for Ghost-Note, the dynamic ensemble led by Snarky Puppy's multi-Grammy-winning percussion duo Robert “Sput” Searight and Nate Werth.The...

In The Groove: Shigeto previews new album, Hamtramck Labor Day Fest highlights + new music Friday

Busy show in the best way! New music from Dummy, Freya McKee, Mint Field & Mabe Fratti, English Teacher take...

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...

The Metro Events Guide: How to spend Labor Day Weekend in Detroit

Labor Day Weekend in Detroit means the return of some of our favorite annual festivals, including Jazz Fest, the Hamtramck...