Acoustic Café: Our in-studio visit with Sting and much more
On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, it's an extended visit with in-studio guest Sting, joined by guitarist Dominic Miller...
The Metro Events Guide: Art exhibits, maker markets and more to explore this weekend in Detroit
This weekend, we’ve got last-chance art exhibits, early holiday shopping and lots of beer.Plus, 101.9 Day! Read on to learn...
Matt Johnson of The The talks new album, tour ahead of Detroit show
London’s Matt Johnson has released records as The The since the early 1980s.After a 25-year hiatus, he has returned to...
MI Local: In-studio guest C3 premieres new song; new tracks from Shadow Show, Kylee Phillips + more
This week on MI Local, I received another visit by a local artist/musician, so that they could personally share a...
The Metro: A Detroiter’s dedication to Latino music and community
It’s the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month, and to celebrate, The Metro was joined by a Detroit musician, activist,...
In The Groove: Jeff Parker’s jazz epic with ETA IVtet, spotlight on IDLES’ excellent ‘TANGK’
After a lovely WDET Travel journey to Switzerland, I’m back in the fold and dropping new stuff from Nilufer Yanya,...
Visions: Myra Melford, Benny Golson, Roy Hargrove + more
This week on Visions, my playlist is all over the board. Between 1965 Sonny Rollins to 2024 Andy Milne, I...
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: New Stevie Wonder and Maggie Rogers, Detroit tunes from Extra Arms, Nick Piunti + more
On this episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, another peek at the new Nick Piunti album (coming next week).Plus, Stevie...
The Metro: Mexican Irish Festival celebrates cultural connections in Detroit
There’s a long history of Irish and Mexican people blending together in North America and in Detroit specifically. After a...
The Metro Events Guide: Beer releases, benefit brunches and more to enjoy in metro Detroit this week
This week, we’ve got plenty to do that crosses cultural borders — beer release parties for public radio, benefit brunches...
The Metro: A Detroit musician’s historical impact on Tejano music
Tejano music, or Tex-Mex music, is a blend of different sounds and instruments from Mexico and other countries — like...
The Metro: Womxnhouse Detroit co-owner, artists on building a safe space for women to create
Womxnhouse Detroit offers a residency for women creatives who aim to spread their knowledge and crafts while also bringing new...