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 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
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May 13, 2024
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In The Groove: Mother’s Day mixtape, plus new music Friday with Jordan Rakei, Machinedrum
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May 10, 2024
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In The Groove: A fond farewell to beloved musical mastermind and forever punk Steve Albini
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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)
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May 8, 2024
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In The Groove: New music from Mount Kimbie, Bel Cobain, Reyna Tropical and more (May 7, 2024)
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May 7, 2024
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In The Groove: Kamasi Washington unleashes a masterpiece ahead of his Detroit show (May 6, 2024)
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May 6, 2024
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In The Groove: The wonderfully weird world of George Clinton cameos and a deep new music Friday (May 3, 2024)
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May 3, 2024
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In The Groove: Radio legend Gilles Peterson brings Detroit residency to Spot Lite
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May 2, 2024
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In The Groove: Detroit heavy mix with Los Hermanos, John FM, Jeff Mills, One.Be.Lo and more (May 2, 2024)
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May 2, 2024
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In The Groove: Detroit rappers Danny Brown and Jaiton, the stunning music of Maria Chiara Argirò and more (May 1, 2024)
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In The Groove: Spotlight on Bullion’s ‘Affection,’ English Teacher might be best band in the world (April 30, 2024)
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