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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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![DJ Minx and Ryan Patrick Hooper.](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DJ-Minx-and-Hooper-900x506.jpg)
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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![DJ Etta and Ryan Patrick Hooper.](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DJ-Etta-and-Hooper-900x506.jpg)
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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![Ryan Patrick Hooper and DJ Godfather](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DJ-Godfather-with-Hooper-900x506.jpg)
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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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In The Groove: New music from Lido Pimienta, Yaya Bey, Esperanza Spalding + more
Ryan Patrick Hooper
May 15, 2024
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In The Groove: New music discovery with Tom Misch, Mdou Moctar, Bryony Jarman-Pinto, more
Ryan Patrick Hooper
May 14, 2024
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In The Groove: Music from Charlotte Day Wilson, Astrid Sonne, a Stevie Wonder birthday mix + more
Ryan Patrick Hooper
May 13, 2024
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In The Groove: Mother’s Day mixtape, plus new music Friday with Jordan Rakei, Machinedrum
Ryan Patrick Hooper
May 10, 2024
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![Steve Albini](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Steve-Albini-BW-900x506.jpg)
In The Groove: A fond farewell to beloved musical mastermind and forever punk Steve Albini
Ryan Patrick Hooper
May 9, 2024
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In The Groove: The return of Detroit’s Slum Village, Arooj Aftab teases new album (May 8, 2024)
Ryan Patrick Hooper
May 8, 2024
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In The Groove: New music from Mount Kimbie, Bel Cobain, Reyna Tropical and more (May 7, 2024)
Ryan Patrick Hooper
May 7, 2024
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