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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 Pick of the Week: ‘Renegade’ by Doves
Ryan Patrick Hooper
November 15, 2024
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In The Groove: Rainy day mix with MATTERS UNKNOWN, Aja Monet, nimino
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November 14, 2024
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In The Groove: Revisiting Talking Heads’ ’77,’ plus new music from Squid, Theodor + more
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November 13, 2024
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In The Groove: Celebrating Patrick Cowley, new music from Eddie Chacon, Joe Webb, Pet Shop Boys
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November 12, 2024
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In The Groove: Doves go ‘Renegade,’ Fiona Apple + Mitski celebrate album anniversaries
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November 11, 2024
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In The Groove: A farewell to Quincy Jones, an introduction to Cleo Sol
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November 4, 2024
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In The Groove: New music Friday with Samora Pinderhughes, Cleo Sol, High Vis + more
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November 1, 2024
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In The Groove: Songs that feel like Halloween without being Halloween songs
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October 31, 2024
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In The Groove: Mary Jane Dunphe, Tamar Aphek, Zamrock mixtape + your Halloween picks!
Ryan Patrick Hooper
October 30, 2024
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In The Groove: A beautiful Tuesday calls for Lighting Bug, Geordie Greep, Molchat Doma
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October 29, 2024
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In The Groove: New music from DARKSIDE, LCD Soundsystem, James Tillman
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October 28, 2024
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In The Groove: Sade releases new solo single, “Young Lion,” plus new music from Laura Marling, Rosie Lowe
Ryan Patrick Hooper
October 25, 2024
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