The Metro: A film, cinema and a city reclaiming what was always its own
Detroit gave the world its sound. The world never gave Detroit its theaters back. Detroit has a pattern. It creates...
The Metro: A film, cinema and a city reclaiming what was always its own
Detroit gave the world its sound. The world never gave Detroit its theaters back. Detroit has a pattern. It creates...
The Metro: Detroit Techno history and future on stage at Movement this weekend
Since it's founding in 2000, Movement has honored the raw, electrified spirit of the city where Techno was born. It’s a...
The Metro: The life and legacy of the Packard Plant
After decades of decay, Detroit’s historic Packard Plant could be on the road to redevelopment. The city announced a letter...
The Metro: Detroit DJ Ember LaFiamma is among techno’s next wave
Ember LaFiamma is part of the future Detroit promised. She grew up in the city surrounded by the sound —...
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: Take a ‘Journey Through the Dance Floor’ with ‘Dance Your Way Home’
Movement is right around the corner, and many in Detroit and beyond are getting ready to hit the dance floor...
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...
Reflecting on the cultural legacy of ‘The Scene’
Detroit is the birthplace of Techno music. And like most genres, Techno needed an outlet and a space to be...
Sam’s Jams Live: Jon Dixon
Jon Dixon is a highly acclaimed Detroit-based producer and musician. With over two decades in the industry, he has become...
‘God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines’ returns to Detroit for Movement weekend
God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines is making a return to the birthplace of Techno this Movement weekend. Washington Hill...
Detroit electronic music legend Delano Smith talks cancer diagnosis and support from the community
Delano Smith is a musical legend in the city of Detroit. The Chicago-born, Detroit-raised producer has had a career spanning...
De’Sean Jones wants to bring culture back to the arts
De’Sean Jones is a son of Detroit's legendary jazz and electronic music scenes. He worked his way up in the...