
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: A dose of punk with Bad Brains, DEVO, The Slits, Raincoats + more
Ryan Patrick Hooper
February 5, 2025
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In The Groove: Diggin’ through the Grammys to find gems from Avery*Sunshine, Tank and the Bangas
Ryan Patrick Hooper
February 4, 2025
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In The Groove: One year anniversary of all rhythm, no algorithm on Detroit Public Radio
Ryan Patrick Hooper
February 3, 2025
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WDET celebrating 1-year anniversary of new programs this week
WDET News
February 3, 2025
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In The Groove Pick of the Week: ‘SAME KIND OF LONELY’ by Benjamin Booker
Ryan Patrick Hooper
January 23, 2025
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In The Groove: New music from Lucy Dacus, Michael Kiwanuka, Bilal + more
Ryan Patrick Hooper
January 23, 2025
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In The Groove: Tycho on the music that made him, from The Beatles to French house and back
Ryan Patrick Hooper
January 23, 2025
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In The Groove: Sharon Van Etten, Alfa Mist, Tycho + more new music discovery
Ryan Patrick Hooper
January 22, 2025
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In The Groove: Rosie Lowe, Berlioz, Cleo Sol + more new music discovery
Ryan Patrick Hooper
January 21, 2025
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In The Groove: Songs of the Civil Rights movement, protest & resistance
Ryan Patrick Hooper
January 21, 2025
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In The Groove: Sending love + music to musicians who lost their homes in LA wildfires
Ryan Patrick Hooper
January 14, 2025
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In The Groove: Japanese Breakfast previews new album; music from Mogwai, Rich Ruth + more
Ryan Patrick Hooper
January 13, 2025
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