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: New music discovery from Moses Boyd, aja monet, Azekel
Ryan Patrick Hooper
August 10, 2026
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In The Groove: New music from Dana and Alden, Pearl & The Oysters, mary in the junkyard + more
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In The Groove Song of the Week: Kurt Vile’s ‘Zoom 97’
Ryan Patrick Hooper
August 4, 2026
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In The Groove: Lake Trout, The Clash, Elvis Costello + more
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August 4, 2026
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In The Groove: New music from Charli xcx, Getdown Services, Big Thief + more
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In The Groove Song of the Week: Aldous Harding’s ‘One Stop’
Ryan Patrick Hooper
July 29, 2026
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In The Groove: Suki Waterhouse, Interpol, The Rolling Stones + more
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July 27, 2026
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Ahead of her Detroit debut, Arooj Aftab reflects on music, magic, and meaning
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In The Groove: Arooj Aftab, Massive Attack, Childish Gambino, + more
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In The Groove: New music from Getdown Services, aron!, Alabama Shakes, + more
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