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 Sun Byrd, Hello Mary, Bacchae, Phantom Handshakes
Ryan Patrick Hooper
July 8, 2024
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In The Groove: Belle Isle Bangers for 4th of July, plus Tall Black Guy’s wonderful world of edits
Ryan Patrick Hooper
July 4, 2024
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In The Groove: Canada Day jams, plus new music from Wilco, Suki Waterhouse, Oliver Night
Ryan Patrick Hooper
July 2, 2024
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In The Groove: Detroit trumpeter Allen Dennard, the chefs from Vinyl Tasting preview ‘Purple Rain’ dinner + new music
Ryan Patrick Hooper
June 27, 2024
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Artist Lisa Waud brings ‘silliness and joy’ to ‘Portrait’ flower art installation
Ryan Patrick Hooper
June 27, 2024
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In The Groove: Anderson .Paak heads back to ‘Malibu,’ a celebration of The Roots + more
Ryan Patrick Hooper
June 26, 2024
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In The Groove: Dr. Dog is back, plus a mixtape of rock legends taking on Motown classics
Ryan Patrick Hooper
June 25, 2024
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In The Groove: New music from Fontaines D.C., King Krule, Dummy, Detroit’s Mango Star + more
Ryan Patrick Hooper
June 24, 2024
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In The Groove: Sade’s ‘Diamond Life’ turns 40, new music from Forest Law, Hundred Waters + more
Ryan Patrick Hooper
June 19, 2024
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In The Groove: Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge bring back NxWorries, W.I.T.C.H. returns to Detroit + more new music
Ryan Patrick Hooper
June 17, 2024
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In The Groove: Getting you ready for Danielle Ponder’s June show at El Club in Detroit
Ryan Patrick Hooper
June 5, 2024
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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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