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 from Loma, English Teacher, Arooj Aftab, plus Pixies’ ‘Trompe Le Monde’
Ryan Patrick Hooper
September 25, 2024
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In The Groove: Willie Nelson covers the Flaming Lips, A Tribe Called Quest’s ‘Low End Theory’ turns 33
Ryan Patrick Hooper
September 24, 2024
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In The Groove: Back into the mix with High Vis, Mk.gee, Deep Sea Diver + new music
Ryan Patrick Hooper
September 23, 2024
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September 18, 2024
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In The Groove: Detroiters will forever miss the voice & rhythm of Frankie Beverly
Ryan Patrick Hooper
September 11, 2024
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In The Groove: Birthday candles for Roy Ayers, Elvin Jones + new music from The The, Black Thought
Ryan Patrick Hooper
September 10, 2024
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In The Groove: Ezra Collective, Claude Fontaine + a fond farewell for Sergio Mendes and Herbie Flowers
Ryan Patrick Hooper
September 9, 2024
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In The Groove: Panda Bear and Bullion are a beautiful pairing, Antibalas grabs your attention
Ryan Patrick Hooper
September 5, 2024
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In The Groove: Getting ready for Dally in the Alley with music from Na Bonsai, Noveliss, Ilajide
Ryan Patrick Hooper
September 4, 2024
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In The Groove: The Bug Club release their best album yet, plus new music from Laura Jane Grace and Honeyglaze
Ryan Patrick Hooper
September 3, 2024
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In The Groove: Shigeto previews new album, Hamtramck Labor Day Fest highlights + new music Friday
Ryan Patrick Hooper
August 30, 2024
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In The Groove: Wendell Harrison performs live on WDET ahead of 2024 Detroit Jazz Festival
Ryan Patrick Hooper
August 29, 2024
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