The Metro Events Guide: Arts, eats and entertainment for 4th of July Weekend in Detroit

Happy 4th of July! This week, we have unconventional art exhibitions, rule-bending entertainment and all the tacos you can eat...

The Metro: Detroit Sound Conservancy awarded $1.9M grant to restore historic Blue Bird Inn

The nonprofit Detroit Sound Conservancy announced this week that it received a $1.9 million grant supporting the organization's rehabilitation of...

MI Local: Best of 2024 (so far) from Michigan’s music scene

On this episode of MI Local, I play two songs by nominees for WDET's Sounds Like Detroit Contest, including Drey...

The Detroit Move: Hear music from The Detroit Cobras, Howlin’ Wolf and more

On this episode of The Detroit Move, I feature artists from Chicago and Detroit, with local music from The Oscillating...

In The Groove: Canada Day jams, plus new music from Wilco, Suki Waterhouse, Oliver Night

New week, new music from heavy hitters like Wilco, Suki Waterhouse, Oliver Night with Bel Cobain, Ibelisse Guardia Ferragutti &...

Visions: Music from the inaugural International Music Creators + Collaborators Workshop

This week on Visions, I reflect on my week-long experience at the inaugural International Music Creators + Collaborators Workshop (IMCCW)...

The Progressive Underground: Hear new tunes from Kaytranada, Raveena and more

On this episode of The Progressive Underground, I drop new tunes from Kaytranada, Raveena, Kowloon, Detroit-based saxophonist Mike Monford, and...

The New Music Show: Hear Detroit natives Shaii David, J.R. Le Mon Bey and more

On this episode of The New Music Show, I spent some time with Detroit Natives, J.R. Le Mon Bey, Shaii...

Best of 2024 (So Far): The WDET Midyear Playlist

2024 has already been a huge year in music for WDET. We added seven new music shows and brought in...

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...