The Metro: Curtain opens on Michigan Stage summer theater

No matter the form, storytelling can bring people together in one space to experience collective emotions. Happiness, sadness, fear, you...

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...

The Metro Events Guide: Flowers, festivals and food to check out this weekend

This week, we’ve got flowery installations, unique food experiences and festivals for everything under the sun. Read on to learn...

In The Groove: Detroit trumpeter Allen Dennard, the chefs from Vinyl Tasting preview ‘Purple Rain’ dinner + new music

It was awesome to have two special guests on the show today alongside new music from Peter Cat Recording Co.,...

Artist Lisa Waud brings ‘silliness and joy’ to ‘Portrait’ flower art installation

Detroit botanical artist Lisa Waud is wrapping up her residency this weekend with “Portrait,” an interactive flower installation on the...

The Boulevard: Forward-thinking jazz tracks and house music’s gospel roots

On this episode of The Boulevard, I spin forward-thinking jazz tracks — from Kaidi Tatham to deep house newcomers like...

CuriosiD: What happened to Detroit jazz venue Strata Concert Gallery?

WDET’s CuriosiD podcast answers your questions about everything Detroit. Subscribe to CuriosiD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.  In this episode of CuriosiD,...

The Metro: New upscale lounge The Vinyl Society has Parisian flair with Detroit history in mind

Do you want to pull out your best dress or favorite suit and go out for a night on the...

MI Local: Post-punk band Double Winter preview new album

It's gonna be a big summer for Double Winter!The Detroit-based post-punk quintet joined MI Local this week, previewing two new...

In The Groove: Anderson .Paak heads back to ‘Malibu,’ a celebration of The Roots + more

Today on the show… exploring new music from Bartees Strange, Wu-Lu, Sio, Crows, La Luz and more. Plus, a celebration...

The Detroit Move: Motor City sounds from The Lollipops, The Strains and more

On this episode of The Detroit Move, I spin music from Big Mama Thornton, Magic Sam and Elvis.Plus, you'll hear...

In The Groove: Dr. Dog is back, plus a mixtape of rock legends taking on Motown classics

New music discovery with fresh cuts from Philadelphia band Dr. Dog, getting ready to release their first new record in...