In The Groove: Music from Charlotte Day Wilson, Astrid Sonne, a Stevie Wonder birthday mix + more

On this episode of In the Groove, you get two artist spotlights in one show to crack open the week...

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...

In The Groove: Mother’s Day mixtape, plus new music Friday with Jordan Rakei, Machinedrum

It’s the last show before Mother’s Day, so I wanted to bring back the Mother’s Day mixtape, taking a look...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit Public Schools’ annual ‘Evening of Fine Arts’ returning to Fox Theatre next week

The Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) is hosting its 55th annual "An Evening of Fine Arts" next Wednesday at...

In The Groove: A fond farewell to beloved musical mastermind and forever punk Steve Albini

Today, I’m doing the show with a heavy heart following the news this week that legendary engineer (never wanted to...

‘It Was All a Dream’ documentary takes a close look at the golden age of hip-hop

Dream Hampton is an award-winning filmmaker and writer from Detroit. Her latest film, “It Was All a Dream,” is a...

The Metro Events Guide: Where to spend Mother’s Day Weekend in Detroit

This week, we’ve got some suggestions for Mother’s Day celebrations of all sorts, from floral arrangements to drag bingo. Plus,...

In The Groove: The return of Detroit’s Slum Village, Arooj Aftab teases new album (May 8, 2024)

I love when someone like Detroit legends Slum Village drop a new album — their first in nearly a decade...

In The Groove: New music from Mount Kimbie, Bel Cobain, Reyna Tropical and more (May 7, 2024)

Today, we’ve got a real grab bag of new music and deep cuts. First, let’s focus on the fresh —...

Visions: Spotlighting 1970s jazz featuring Ronnie Foster, Azymuth and more

This week on Visions, I feature more ‘70s jazz, including Ronnie Foster, Azymuth and Kenny Wheeler. Plus, hear newer releases...

The Metro: Author highlights diversity, sense of community in Dearborn with book of short stories

The city of Dearborn — sandwiched between Detroit, Inkster and Downriver — is a major cultural hub for Arab Americans...

In The Groove: Kamasi Washington unleashes a masterpiece ahead of his Detroit show (May 6, 2024)

It’s only May and there’s no doubt Kamasi Washington has released one of the best albums of the year with...