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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: Listeners pick favorite songs of 2024 (so far), plus John Carroll Kirby, Girl Scout, Perfume Genius + more
Ryan Patrick Hooper
June 4, 2024
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In The Groove: New music from Nourished By Time, Lilblackkids, Arooj Aftab, plus birthday flowers for Curtis Mayfield
Ryan Patrick Hooper
June 3, 2024
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In the Groove: Vibed-out musical journey with Greg Foat & Gigi Masin, Beak>, Mas Aya + more
Ryan Patrick Hooper
May 31, 2024
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In The Groove: All hail Bryony Jarman-Pinto and her gorgeous new album, ‘Below Dawn’
Ryan Patrick Hooper
May 30, 2024
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In The Groove: The Bug Club wants your ‘Quality Pints’ + new music from James Blake, La Luz, musclecars
Ryan Patrick Hooper
May 29, 2024
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In The Groove: Post-Memorial Day chill out mix just for you
Ryan Patrick Hooper
May 28, 2024
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In The Groove: Kevin Saunderson goes hard in the paint, Yusef Lateef’s ‘Detroit’ + new Vince Staples
Ryan Patrick Hooper
May 24, 2024
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In The Groove: DJ Minx brings deep house delicacies, plus Sun Ra, Marvin Gaye + Rock Steady Disco exclusives
Ryan Patrick Hooper
May 22, 2024
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In The Groove: DJ Etta’s soulful takeover ahead of Movement, plus somesurprises brings Seattle shoegaze to Detroit
Ryan Patrick Hooper
May 21, 2024
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In The Groove: Heavy Detroit talent with Ian Fink, Deon Jamar, DJ Holographic + more
Ryan Patrick Hooper
May 17, 2024
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![Renowned Detroit funk and soul musician and producer Joseph “Amp” Fiddler died on Sunday, Dec. 17, at the age of 65.](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/AmpFiddler-e1702912219511-900x507.jpg)
In The Groove: Today is Amp Fiddler Day in Detroit, so let’s celebrate a musical genius
Ryan Patrick Hooper
May 16, 2024
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