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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New music from Alabama Shakes, Wet Leg, Twisted Teens + more
Lilly Lynn Nguyen
July 10, 2026
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In The Groove: Nicholas Payton & Butcher Brown, Tyler Ballgame, Jeff Parker + more
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July 9, 2026
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In The Groove Song of the Week: Friko’s ‘Something Worth Waiting For’
Ryan Patrick Hooper
July 7, 2026
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In The Groove: Belle Isle bangers to help you beat the heat
Lilly Lynn Nguyen
July 6, 2026
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In The Groove: Celebrating Canada Day with Joni Mitchell, KAYTRANADA, Feist + more
Lilly Lynn Nguyen
July 1, 2026
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In The Groove Song of the Week: ‘If You Change’ by Widowspeak
Ryan Patrick Hooper
June 30, 2026
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In The Groove: New music from Pigeon, Widowspeak, Marisa Anderson, + more
Lilly Lynn Nguyen
June 30, 2026
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In The Groove: New music from Phoebe Bridgers, Palace, Beck + more
Lilly Lynn Nguyen
June 26, 2026
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In The Groove: Bad Bunny, D’Angelo, Talking Heads + more
Lilly Lynn Nguyen
June 25, 2026
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In The Groove: New music from Kurt Vile, Sabina McCalla
Ryan Patrick Hooper
June 23, 2026
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