No one knows more about popular music and the magic of radio than Rob Reinhart.
“Good radio is now one of the only media that isn’t designed to simply reflect the taste of the user. It’s still a community that brings together lots of different people.”
Rob’s version of Essential Music is a creative mix of old and new, rock and soul, folk and a bit of jazz, thematic elements, humor, exclusive/rare material, from local and national artists alike. It’s quite a feat which Rob pulls off seamlessly.
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Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music Playlist
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Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: A family show for a family weekend… Family bands, family albums+ much more!
Rob Reinhart
November 29, 2025

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: New Detroit rock from The City Lines and The Legal Matters, A2 Folk Fest + much more!
Rob Reinhart
November 22, 2025



Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: November album anniversaries, new Florence + The Machine, Jalen Ngonda + more!
Rob Reinhart
November 1, 2025





Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Songs about songs!
Rob Reinhart
September 29, 2025

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Classic September album releases, new Trombone Shorty and Spoon, Detroit’s Apropos + more
Rob Reinhart
September 8, 2025

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