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...

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...