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: Moody Monday mix with Detroit’s Monica Blaire, Charlotte Day Wilson and more for April 29, 2024
Ryan Patrick Hooper
April 29, 2024
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In The Groove: DJ Holographic, St. Vincent, Peggy Gou, an OutKast anniversary and more for April 26, 2024
Ryan Patrick Hooper
April 26, 2024
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In The Groove: Listen to a tribute to Detroit techno legend Mike Huckaby, plus music from Danny Brown, Feist and more
Ryan Patrick Hooper
April 25, 2024
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‘Breaking the Waves’ running through Sunday at Detroit Opera House
Ryan Patrick Hooper
April 10, 2024
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In The Groove: Birthday candles for Gil Scott-Heron and Marvin Gaye, plus disco-meets-pop
Ryan Patrick Hooper
April 2, 2024
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In The Groove: A tribute to the Jolly Old Timers’ jukebox
Ryan Patrick Hooper
April 1, 2024
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In The Groove: Celebrate 313 Day with a Motor City music mix
Ryan Patrick Hooper
March 13, 2024
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Listen to the Playlist That Influenced Artist Bakpak Durden’s Playground Detroit Exhibition
Ryan Patrick Hooper
December 7, 2021
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Actor Wendell Pierce Secretly Filmed a Play in Detroit. This Is The Music That Got Him Here.
Ryan Patrick Hooper
January 15, 2021
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“Deacon King Kong” Author James McBride on the Music That Changed His Life
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June 18, 2020
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Motown’s Lamont Dozier Started as a Janitor. Then He Wrote 500 Songs.
Ryan Patrick Hooper
February 3, 2020
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