Freshen up your WDET swag, become a sustaining member today

As if there weren't already plenty of reasons to support WDET, we are offering up a host of new gifts...

Win a trip to Morocco, more by supporting WDET during Fall Fundraiser

This has been a pivotal year for WDET.Not only have we heeded the calls from our members and listeners for...

Tito Jackson, member of beloved pop group the Jackson 5, dies at 70

Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died. He was...

New Local Music Roundup: Tunde Olaniran, My Brightest Diamond and more

It's a busy week for new releases when it comes to the Michigan music scene, particularly around the metro Detroit...

The Metro Events Guide: Eastern Market After Dark, Friday the 13th concerts and more to do in metro Detroit

This week, we’re highlighting local makers and spaces, from Friday the 13th concerts to exclusive dining experiences. But we’re also highlighting...

The White Stripes sues Trump, alleging copyright violation

The White Stripes have filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, alleging that he used their hit song "Seven...

In The Groove: Detroiters will forever miss the voice & rhythm of Frankie Beverly

Yet again giving our flowers to a talent we lost, a major one for Detroit, because I can’t think of...

In The Groove: Birthday candles for Roy Ayers, Elvin Jones + new music from The The, Black Thought

Genre doesn’t matter. Good music does. A true genre-busting show today with music from Black Thought, The The, Yazmin Lacey,...

Visions: Jazz music from the 1970s and more

On this episode of Visions, I unintentionally do a blast from the '70s past. When I started crafting this playlist, I...

In The Groove: Ezra Collective, Claude Fontaine + a fond farewell for Sergio Mendes and Herbie Flowers

Today it's first-time spins from Porridge Radio, Claude Fontaine, Supergrass, Special Interest, RAH & the Ruffcats, plus a special spotlight...

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: New Nada Surf and Sting, classic September album releases + more

On this episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, I'll feature tracks from some cool albums released in September of decades...

Sergio Mendes, Grammy-winning Brazilian music legend, dies at 83

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Sergio Mendes, the celebrated Brazilian musician whose 1966 hit “Mas Que Nada” made him a...