
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 Tortoise, spaced out with Nala Sinephro, Mabe Fratti
Ryan Patrick Hooper
March 28, 2025
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In The Groove Pick of the Week: ‘Jealous Boy’ by The Bug Club
Ryan Patrick Hooper
March 27, 2025
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In The Groove: SHY FX, Lady Wray, Hannah Cohen, plus more of your picks from the Queen of Soul
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March 26, 2025
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In The Groove: New music from Black Country, New Road, a birthday party for Aretha Franklin + Madvillain anniversary
Ryan Patrick Hooper
March 25, 2025
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In The Groove: Beth Gibbons heading to Detroit, Bug Club get jealous, Karen Nyame KG stays hot
Ryan Patrick Hooper
March 24, 2025
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In The Groove: New music from Joy Crookes, Theo Croker, Daniel Villarreal performs live on WDET
Ryan Patrick Hooper
March 21, 2025
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In The Groove: (Almost) all the music we played during the spring fundraiser
Ryan Patrick Hooper
March 20, 2025
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In The Groove: New music from bigboihums, Annahstasia, happy birthday to the godmother of rock ‘n’ roll Sister Rosetta Tharpe
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March 20, 2025
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In The Groove: New music from Friko, Lily Talmers, Panda Bear & Cindy Lee
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March 19, 2025
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In The Groove: New music from Joshua Idehen, Doechii, Perfume Genius
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March 18, 2025
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In The Groove: New music from John Beltran, Jordan Rakei, plus a big gulp of Irish bands for St. Patrick’s Day
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March 17, 2025
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In The Groove: New music from Viagra Boys, Miso Extra, Emma-Jean Thackray
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