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...
Hexagon Records opens as the only devoted vinyl shop in Petoskey
There’s a new record store in downtown Petoskey. It’s called Hexagon Records and it’s one of the few places in...
In The Groove: Panda Bear and Bullion are a beautiful pairing, Antibalas grabs your attention
Thank you to everyone that called the station to say they love Antibalas as much as me. They are true...
The Metro Events Guide: Dally in the Alley, Detroit Month of Design and more to see this weekend
This week, we have celebrations for several of Detroit’s cultural legacies, from jazz and Techno to block parties and art...
In The Groove: Getting ready for Dally in the Alley with music from Na Bonsai, Noveliss, Ilajide
The 45th annual Dally in the Alley returns on Saturday. This is some real Detroit stuff, folks. No corporate sponsorships....
MI Local: Spotlights on Dally in the Alley and Strange Beautiful Music festivals
This week on MI Local, I premiered several new songs by local artists, including indie-pop ballads from established groups like...
In The Groove: The Bug Club release their best album yet, plus new music from Laura Jane Grace and Honeyglaze
Here’s the basics. The Bug Club just dropped one of my favorite albums of the year. It’s called On the...
Mic Check: Harpist Brandee Younger on pushing musical boundaries, Detroit’s influence on her sound
Following in the footsteps of legends like Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby, harpist Brandee Younger has transformed one of the...
Alternate Take: The versatility of Detroit Jazz Festival’s Artist-In-Residence drummer Brian Blade
Brian Blade might be the most versatile drummer to come out of jazz. He’s contributed his rhythmic prowess to some...
Visions: Immanuel Wilkins, Nicole Mitchell, Charlie Parker + more
I hope you had a great time at the Detroit Jazz Festival and that my month of previews helped you...
