
All rhythm, no algorithm. New music discovery from Detroit and beyond.
Genre doesn’t matter. Good music does. New releases from Detroit and beyond, plus deep cut classics from back when. In The Groove with Ryan Patrick Hooper is your home on WDET for independent, off-the-radar music that doesn’t get played anywhere else. New music discovery alongside music news, artist interviews, performances, special features and more.
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In The Groove: New music from Momoko Gill, Upchuck, Soulwax, Adrian Sherwood, Rocket + more
Ryan Patrick Hooper
December 1, 2025
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In The Groove: Second annual In The Groove Throwback Thursday Turkey Fun Time Holiday show
Ryan Patrick Hooper
November 27, 2025
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In The Groove: Songs of gratitude + thanks, plus Detroit comic T. Barb talks her personal soundtrack
Ryan Patrick Hooper
November 26, 2025
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In The Groove: New music from Gerald Clayton, Patchwork Inc., corto.alto
Ryan Patrick Hooper
November 25, 2025
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In The Groove: Flowers for Jimmy Cliff, celebrating The Pharcyde’s debut album, new music from Charlotte Day Wilson
Ryan Patrick Hooper
November 24, 2025
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In The Groove: Closing the show with a tribute to Mani, late bass player of the Stone Roses
Ryan Patrick Hooper
November 20, 2025
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In The Groove: Remembering the music of Todd Snider, Detroit-based artist Via Mardot at Lager House this Friday
Ryan Patrick Hooper
November 19, 2025
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In The Groove: New music from Moses Sumney, Olive Jones, Kraak & Smaak
Ryan Patrick Hooper
November 18, 2025
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In The Groove: Morgan Nagler’s excellent ‘Cradle The Pain,’ Robyn returns to up your ‘Dopamine’
Ryan Patrick Hooper
November 17, 2025
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In The Groove: Celeste’s stunning voice, plus new music from Glyders & Yellow Days
Ryan Patrick Hooper
November 14, 2025
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In The Groove: Ni Maxine, corto.alto, Dry Cleaning, plus Bop Or Swap at Last Chance Saloon in Detroit
Ryan Patrick Hooper
November 13, 2025
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In The Groove: Neil Young’s 80th birthday, plus new music from Olivia Dean and Smerz
Ryan Patrick Hooper
November 12, 2025
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