
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: Alexander Flood, TV Girl & George Clanton, Butcher Brown
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In The Groove: New music from Shigeto & Kesswa, Karriem Riggins, Claude Fontaine
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In The Groove: Birthday candles for Gil Scott Heron, Marvin Gaye, farewell to Chicago legend George Freeman
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In The Groove: New releases from Lizzo, Orions Belte, Sparklmami, Bab L’ Bluz
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In The Groove: New music from Σtella, Los Piranas, Céline Dessberg, Okonski, José Junior
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In The Groove: Daniel Villarreal performs live on WDET
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In The Groove: New music from Tortoise, spaced out with Nala Sinephro, Mabe Fratti
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In The Groove Pick of the Week: ‘Jealous Boy’ by The Bug Club
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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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In The Groove: New music from Black Country, New Road, a birthday party for Aretha Franklin + Madvillain anniversary
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In The Groove: Beth Gibbons heading to Detroit, Bug Club get jealous, Karen Nyame KG stays hot
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In The Groove: New music from Joy Crookes, Theo Croker, Daniel Villarreal performs live on WDET
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