Liz Warner — known to late-night Detroit audiences as Liz Copeland — is an award-winning multimedia journalist specializing in audio. She started in Detroit as a nightly live radio producer and host on WDET in 1995. On a continual quest to get closer to the meaning behind the music, Liz has been credited as a music writer and editor, television host, event and exhibition curator, DJ and event presenter and host.

Live on WDET: Infinite River

Born out of cosmic vibes, indie-space-pop foundations and a rock and roll legacy, Detroit's Infinite River creates a rich, layered...

Alternate Take: Hear Beth Gibbons, 7ebra, Menahan Street Band + more

This week on Alternate Take, I feature new music from Portishead’s Beth Gibbons, Sweden’s twin sister band 7ebra, Brooklyn’s Menahan...

Alternate Take: Hear music from Kit Sebastian, Common and Pete Rock, Peaking Lights + more

On this episode of Alternate Take, I share music with a global twist, including a band combining musicians from Turkey...

Alternate Take: Hear ACDC cover from Detroit dance band Slingshot; music from Arthur Russell and more

On the latest episode of Alternate Take, I share music from Slingshot, a band that performed live on the iconic...

Alternate Take: A conversation with White Stripes historian Ben Blackwell

On this episode of Alternate Take, I chat with The White Stripes archivist and historian Ben Blackwell, discussing his recently...

Alternate Take: Spotlight on Orquesta Akokán, Milton Nascimento, Kim Gordon + more

On this episode Alternate Take, I travel the globe with new music from Brazil’s Milton Nascimento, Cuban Latin jazz ensemble...

Alternate Take: Discussing the legacy of DJ and producer Theo Parrish with writer Mike Rubin

This week on Alternate Take, I chat with music writer Mike Rubin about a recent feature on Detroit-based DJ and...

Alternate Take: An extended Movement edition of the show + the return of focus:electronic

This episode of Alternate Take is an extended four-hour Movement edition that features the return of focus:electronic. I'm joined by focus:electronic...

Alternate Take: Previewing more Movement 2024 performers + remembering jazz great David Sanborn

This week on Alternate Take, I continue to highlight artists and DJs scheduled to perform at Movement this Memorial Day...

Alternate Take: Hear Movement 2024 performers DJ Holographic, Secretsundaze, Dames Brown and more

As we approach this year’s Movement Festival, I highlight electronic music artists and DJs playing at Hart Plaza this Memorial...

Alternate Take: Hear Pachyman, La Comitiva, a Gilles Peterson spotlight and more

This week on Alternate Take, we blur the lines between jazz, acid-jazz, underground and electronic sounds, highlighting music that iconic...

Alternate Take: A tribute to Detroit music during NFL Draft week

This week on Alternate Take, I take a cue from this week's NFL Draft and feature a tribute to Detroit...