In The Groove: Jack White secretly dropped a new album, so WDET gave the world premiere

Listen to “In The Groove” with Ryan Patrick Hooper weekdays from noon-3 p.m. ET on Detroit Public Radio 101.9 WDET.

White vinyl record that says "no name" in blue letttering.

A copy of Jack White's new record that was shadow dropped on July 19, 2024.

A beautiful moment in public radio with the world premiere of Jack White’s unreleased new album.

How do you come across a white label pressing like this, only marked with “NO NAME” on the front? Well, anyone that bought anything at Third Man Records in the Cass Corridor on Friday was slipped this mysterious 12” record.

I decided to see what was on it live on air today — and within seconds I could hear the signature guitar tone and voice of the one and only Jack White. So, a pretty special moment to experience that album with you (or as much of it I could play) live on the radio.

No details on the release date, tracklisting, or anything — just a mysterious record that I decided to play today. Incredible!

Were you lucky enough to snag one?

On top of that, busy Friday show with Detroit legends Stacey Hotwaxx Hale dropping in and Sheefy McFly sharing new music. Plus, fresh releases from Dr. Dog, Allysha Joy, Metronomy, Penza Penza and more.

Check the playlist below and listen to the episode for two weeks after it airs using the player above.

In The Groove with Ryan Patrick Hooper playlist for July 19, 2024

  • “Wacky” – Penza Penza
  • “Talk Is Cheap” – Dr. Dog
  • “Contact High” – Metronomy, Faux Real, Miki
  • “The Top” – Catpack
  • “David” – Allysha Joy
  • “Empty and Silent” – Mount Kimbie and King Krule
  • “Hot Sun” – Wilco
  • “Ride around” – Goat Girl
  • “Like I Say (I Runaway)” – Nilufer Yanya
  • “Minor Setback” – GUM & Ambrose Kenny-Smith
  • “Ill Times” – GUM & Ambrose Kenny-Smith
  • “Only Good For Conversation” – Rodriguez
  • “! MAVIS BEACON” – Saya Gray
  • “Motorcycle” – Remi Wolf
  • “Future Lover” – Thee Sacred Souls
  • “Ha Ya! (Eternal Life) [feat. Natalie Greffel]” – musclecars
  • “Hello? (feat. aden) [Maurice Fulton Remix]” – musclecars
  • “Back On” – SBTRKT
  • “Pure Joy (Hazmat Live Remix)” – Stacey Hotwaxx Hale
  • “Didn’t Cha Know (L3Ni Remix)” – Erykah Badu
  • “Rock The Boat (L3Ni Remix)” – Aaliyah
  • “Baby Girl” – Eddie Logix
  • “Jouissance” – Harvey Sutherland
  • “Bang” – Melenas
  • “Page 3 (Dam Funk Remix)” – Steven Julien & Kyle Hall
  • “Detroit Players” – Sheefy McFly
  • “2001” – Sheefy McFly
  • “I Gotta Try You Girl” – Junior Kimbrough
  • tracks from unreleased Jack White album (In The Groove / WDET world premiere)

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Author

  • Ryan Patrick Hooper
    Ryan Patrick Hooper is the award-winning host of "In the Groove" on 101.9 WDET-FM Detroit’s NPR station. Hooper has covered stories for the New York Times, NPR, Detroit Free Press, Hour Detroit, SPIN and Paste magazine.