The Metro Events Guide: Film screenings, art exhibits and record releases
Now that Movement weekend is behind us, there's room to explore Detroit's talents beyond Hart Plaza. This week, we've got...
The Metro: Detroit built techno on grit and genius. What will it take to sustain it?
Detroit made techno. It was born in Black brilliance, forged in sweat, steel, and speaker stacks. The early days were...
The Metro: Movement is a big event with small beginnings
Movement began in 2000 as a grassroots tribute to Detroit’s role in the birth of techno — a massive event...
Honoring a legend: Detroit celebrates Amp Fiddler Day with street renaming
Love poured out onto the corner of 7 Mile and Revere Street on Friday, May 16, as the city of...
The Metro: The history and mystery of Detroit’s Fortune Records
It’s no secret that the city of Detroit has a rich music history. But when most people think of the...
The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Possibilities’ by Amp Fiddler
Hey whatupdoe Detroit. Chris Campbell from the Progressive Underground here for my Pick of the Week. This week’s pick is a celebration,...
In The Groove: Stevie Wonder’s 75th birthday, plus new music from Ezra Furman
Blowing out 75 birthday candles for Stevie Wonder today! That’s always a pleasure on this show. I make it clear...
Movement 2025
Purchase Wristbands » WDET is partnering with Paxahau as an official media partner for the 2025 Movement Electronic Music Festival...
The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Smooth Step’ by Irene Renee
What’s up family? Chris Campbell here with The Progressive Underground, and it’s time for this week’s Pick of the Week....
In The Groove: New music from Madison McFerrin; The Cure, Mei Semones, Lamp + more
Starting off the show with brand new music from Madison McFerrin, who is getting ready to release her sophomore album...
The Metro: Legendary hip-hop producer J Dilla’s music still beating in Detroit
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Detroit’s musical legacy has left an undeniable mark on the industry....
In The Groove: Mogwai returns to Detroit, goodbye to reggae legend Max Romeo
Went hard on Mogwai today and their excellent new album “The Bad Fire” (plus some throwbacks from their catalog) ahead...