Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Detroit tunes from JR JR, Detroit Cobras, new Cautious Clay + more
In this week's episode ofRob Reinhart's Essential Music, upcoming shows and new music from David Byrne, Chris Thile and Jason...
The Metro Events Guide: More Juneteenth celebrations, the Ford Fireworks and more
Happy Juneteenth! This week, we’ve got even more ways to celebrate in Detroit, from parades and parties to genealogy workshops.Plus,...
In The Groove: The return of Howdy Fest, plus new music from David Byrne, Madison McFerrin
Our friends from the 4th annual Howdy Fest stop by to talk about the importance of carving out queer space...
The Metro: Multitalented Jessie Reyez talks artistry and more ahead of Detroit tour stop
Canadian singer-songwriter and Grammy nominated artist Jessie Reyez has written for and collaborated with some of the biggest names in...
Detroit Evening Report: Motown Museum to pause public tours for a year for final phase of expansion
The Motown Museum announced this week that it will pause tours of the Detroit institution for one year so that...
MI Local: Voting now open for Sounds Like Detroit 2025; PUG Fest returns + more
What a busy night on MI Local! We premiered so much new music by metro area artists; we had exciting...
In The Groove: New music from Brandee Younger, Mansur Brown, plus celebrating the late Lamont Dozier
A belated birthday party for the legendary Motown songwriter Lamont Dozier, who I had the chance to interview back in...
The Metro: Christian Vincent reflects on Noah’s Arc and his Detroit roots
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Christian Vincent joins us on...
In The Groove: David Byrne says “Everybody Laughs,” Nation of Language’s new music + more
Smashing into the work week with an upbeat musical punch to the face featuring fresh songs from Yazmin Lacey, Original...
In The Groove: New music from Thandii, Surprise Chef, the Bug Club + more
Exploring music from Thandii, Chicano Batman, Cousin Kula, DJ Koze, Young Marble Giants, Bug Club and more. Check the playlist...
The Metro Events Guide: Juneteenth celebrations, local artistry and more
From cookouts to concerts, here are a few ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Detroit this week.Plus, a chance to attend...
In The Groove: Remembering Brian Wilson, plus new music the Marias, Foxwarren + more
We look back at the life of Brian Wilson, plus fresh releases from Detroit including the excellent new single “Another...