Remembering the Legacy of Detroit’s “Voice of Summer”
Today would have been former Tigers sportscaster Ernie Harwell’s 100th birthday. Harwell was behind the mic in Detroit for more...
Amanda LeClaire is an award-winning host and producer of CultureShift on 101.9 WDET-FM Detroit’s NPR station. She’s a founding producer of WDET’s flagship news talk show Detroit Today, a former Morning Edition host at WDET, and a former host, audio and video producer, and reporter for Arizona Public Media.
She’s reported on stories as diverse as the decriminalization and therapeutic research of psychedelic substances, how Motown mourned the sudden death of musician Michael Jackson, the economic and environmental impact of mineral mining in Wyoming, how anomalous phenomena and research into UAPs has affected the lives of some people in the Southwest, and the impact of President Barack Obama’s historic 2008 election night in Detroit.
Amanda is also a creative writer, artist, certified intuitive and energy healer, and professional tarot reader. Amanda was raised in a mythical Great Lakes forest by Bryan Ferry and a prehistoric wolf, on a strict diet of gummy bears and early electronic music.
Louis Armstrong, Nick Cave, Nina Simone: Check Out A New ‘In The Groove’ with Comedian Nick Offerman
Actor and comedian Nick Offerman is best known for his role as the manly Libertarian Ron Swanson on the hit NBC...
DMX’s Cover of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Takes the Internet By Storm
Rapper DMX's cover of the classic Christmas tune is fun, spirited, and is potentially a money-maker for the artist. Listen...
Detroit Women Are Breaking into the Welding Industry with Help from Local Group
The non-profit Women Who Weld is changing the face of the welding industry in Metro Detroit. Founder Samantha Farr began...
Director Jim Jarmusch and Composer Carter Logan Score the Films of Man Ray at MOCAD
Since 2013, critically acclaimed filmmaker Jim Jarmusch has been releasing ambient drone and experimental rock music with his band, SQÜRL. The...
How Growing Up On Local Radio, MTV, and Mixtapes Influenced Detroit Musician Martez Claybren’s Debut Album
Detroit musician Martez Claybren's debut album 'Raised in the Jungle' will be released this weekend at The Gallery in Detroit. It’s an energetic...
The Milo Minute: Valley Hush, Cosmic Slop Festival, Theatre Bizarre
Longtime Detroit music journalist Jeff Milo’s byline appears in publications locally and globally. He’s been plugging ears into the Detroit scene for years...
The Milo Minute: Nolan the Ninja, Strange Beautiful Music, DIY Street Fair
Longtime Detroit music journalist Jeff Milo’s byline appears in publications locally and globally. He’s been plugging ears into the Detroit scene for years...
The Milo Minute: Dally in the Alley, Octave One and more
Longtime Detroit music journalist Jeff Milo’s byline appears in publications locally and globally. He’s been plugging ears into the Detroit scene for years...
The Milo Minute for August 11-12: Punk Rock BBQ, BFF Fest and Sweat
Longtime Detroit music journalist Jeff Milo’s byline appears in publications locally and globally. He’s been plugging ears into the Detroit scene for years...
The Milo Minute: Charivari Detroit, The Scrappers and Junk Food Junkies
Longtime Detroit music journalist Jeff Milo’s byline appears in publications locally and globally. He’s been plugging ears into the Detroit scene for years...
Waking Windows Music Festival Debuts in Detroit
The inaugural Waking Windows Festival begins this weekend at El Club. It features more than a dozen national and local...