
All rhythm, no algorithm. New music discovery from Detroit and beyond.
Genre doesn’t matter. Good music does. New releases from Detroit and beyond, plus deep cut classics from back when. In The Groove with Ryan Patrick Hooper is your home on WDET for independent, off-the-radar music that doesn’t get played anywhere else. New music discovery alongside music news, artist interviews, performances, special features and more.
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In The Groove: Music from Bon Iver, Lady Wray, Smerz + more
Ryan Patrick Hooper
April 14, 2025
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In The Groove Pick of the Week: ‘You got time and I got money’ by Smerz
Ryan Patrick Hooper
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In The Groove: Jadu Heart, Lindstrøm, Hidden Spheres, Divorce
Ryan Patrick Hooper
April 11, 2025
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In The Groove: Your Record Store Day voicemails, plus new music from John Roseboro, Hello Mary
Ryan Patrick Hooper
April 10, 2025
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Essential vinyl shops to visit in metro Detroit this Record Store Day
Ryan Patrick Hooper
April 10, 2025
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In The Groove: Gang of Four’s mighty influence, new music from Nana Adjoa, Wet Leg
Ryan Patrick Hooper
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In The Groove: New music from DJ Koze, José James, Mei Semones, Joe Armon-Jones
Ryan Patrick Hooper
April 7, 2025
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WDET named Michigan Association of Broadcasters 2024 Station of the Year
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April 7, 2025
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In The Groove: Alexander Flood, TV Girl & George Clanton, Butcher Brown
Ryan Patrick Hooper
April 4, 2025
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In The Groove: New music from Shigeto & Kesswa, Karriem Riggins, Claude Fontaine
Ryan Patrick Hooper
April 3, 2025
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In The Groove: Birthday candles for Gil Scott Heron, Marvin Gaye, farewell to Chicago legend George Freeman
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