The Metro: Detroit Sound Conservancy awarded $1.9M grant to restore historic Blue Bird Inn
The nonprofit Detroit Sound Conservancy announced this week that it received a $1.9 million grant supporting the organization's rehabilitation of...
The New Music Show: Hear Detroit natives Shaii David, J.R. Le Mon Bey and more
On this episode of The New Music Show, I spent some time with Detroit Natives, J.R. Le Mon Bey, Shaii...
Created Equal: How Detroit’s techno culture created space for the Black LGBTQ community
Memorial Day weekend in Detroit means Movement — the city's popular, funky dance festival that celebrates electronic music.On Thursday's episode...
The Metro: Legendary Detroit DJ John Collins talks techno history ahead of Movement
Detroit's Movement Electronic Music Festival is more than just a music event, it's a celebration of a genre that transformed...
In The Groove: Detroit heavy mix with Los Hermanos, John FM, Jeff Mills, One.Be.Lo and more (May 2, 2024)
On Thursday's episode of In The Groove, I opened up the floodgates with beautiful music from Detroit’s own Los Hermanos,...
Detroit Jazz Festival announces tentative 2024 lineup
The Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation unveiled the initial lineup for this year's event — considered the world’s largest free jazz...
MI Local: Hear poetry from John Sinclair, new music from Annie Bacon and more
This week on Mi Local, I feature some brand new homegrown tracks spanning the genres of folk and indie-pop, to...
The Metro: Detroit’s Movement festival celebrates techno music’s history, progression
Movement Electronic Music Festival recently announced its 2024 lineup. The renowned Detroit event celebrates the history of techno — in...
Mic Check: Detroit artist Saxappeal honing his craft through prolific music experiences
Saxophonist, educator, producer and multi-instrumentalist LaDarrel Johnson — also known as Saxappeal — has taken his love for music and...
Nominations sought for Detroit’s poet laureate and composer laureate
The city of Detroit is currently seeking nominations for a new poet laureate, and — for the first time —...
Emerging artist Candace Nicole takes her sound to the next level with new album
Detroit-based composer, pianist and bandleader Candace Nicole has become a presence on the local music scene with a rhythmic blending...
Ann Delisi: Celebrating 65 years of Motown Records
Sixty-five years ago, on Jan. 12, 1959, Motown Records was born. No one could have predicted the parade of supremely...