MI Local: Singer-songwriter Josie Palmer talks about a life in music + premieres new song

This week, MI Local was packed with several exclusive premieres of new tracks by local artists, including Taylor DeRousse, with...

Visions: Immanuel Wilkins, Terri Lyne Carrington, Wendell Harrison + more

On this episode of Visions, I have a lot of modern selections. With a new Blue Note record that just...

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Previewing the 2025 Ann Arbor Folk Fest, plus a Temptations classic, new Lady Blackbird and Bon Iver + more

On this episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, we preview a bunch of artists who will be performing at the...

Acoustic Café: Our in-studio visit with Sting and much more

On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, it's an extended visit with in-studio guest Sting, joined by guitarist Dominic Miller...

Matt Johnson of The The talks new album, tour ahead of Detroit show

London’s Matt Johnson has released records as The The since the early 1980s.After a 25-year hiatus, he has returned to...

In The Groove: Jeff Parker’s jazz epic with ETA IVtet, spotlight on IDLES’ excellent ‘TANGK’

After a lovely WDET Travel journey to Switzerland, I’m back in the fold and dropping new stuff from Nilufer Yanya,...

Visions: Myra Melford, Benny Golson, Roy Hargrove + more

This week on Visions, my playlist is all over the board. Between 1965 Sonny Rollins to 2024 Andy Milne, I...

Acoustic Café to feature rock legend Sting as in-studio guest this Sunday

Coming up this Sunday on Acoustic Café, the in-studio guest will be rock 'n' roll icon Sting.Sting's voice arrived in...

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: New Stevie Wonder and Maggie Rogers, Detroit tunes from Extra Arms, Nick Piunti + more

On this episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, another peek at the new Nick Piunti album (coming next week).Plus, Stevie...

The Metro: A Detroit musician’s historical impact on Tejano music

Tejano music, or Tex-Mex music, is a blend of different sounds and instruments from Mexico and other countries — like...

MI Local: Breathtaking new music from Fred Thomas; May Erlewine’s Ferndale tour stop + more

Each week, on MI Local, you'll get a sonic tour of the state of Michigan, featuring the latest releases by...

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Saying goodbye to Kris Kristofferson, October releases of the past, Detroit tunes from The Rebel Eves + more

On this episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, a fond farewell to Kris Kristofferson — including some work with the...