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: Michigan made music from Lilly Macphee and The New Old; ‘Yacht Rock’ thoughts + more
Rob Reinhart
December 16, 2024
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: New music from Father John Misty, Kendrick Lamar, Detroit’s My Brightest Diamond + more
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December 2, 2024
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: New artists carry on Fleetwood Mac sound, Al Green returns + more
Rob Reinhart
November 25, 2024
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Timely music from The Decemberists, Flint’s Tunde Olaniran + more
Rob Reinhart
November 18, 2024
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Classic November albums from 1974, 1994 + a loving tribute to Quincy Jones
Rob Reinhart
November 11, 2024
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Haven’t voted yet? Maybe these songs will motivate you!
Rob Reinhart
November 4, 2024
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: New Stevie Wonder and Maggie Rogers, Detroit tunes from Extra Arms, Nick Piunti + more
Rob Reinhart
October 14, 2024
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: New Nada Surf and Sting, classic September album releases + more
Rob Reinhart
September 9, 2024
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