Who created Detroit techno? New documentary shines light on pioneering musicians
A documentary that shines a light on the visionaries behind Detroit Techno is getting a premiere at the Tribeca Festival...
Monica Blaire stops apologizing, starts producing on new album “How To Dress Well in the Dark”
Monica Blaire has been a staple in Detroit’s music scene for over two decades. Even after all that time,...
Alice Cooper, Jack White And Kirk Gibson Talk Sports in Detroit
The night before Halloween 2019, the Shinola Hotel hosted a benefit for Kirk Gibson's Parkinson's Foundation. The former Detroit Tiger...
Detroit Rapper Danny Brown Returns Home for 6th Annual Bruiser Thanksgiving
Detroit rapper Danny Brown has an infectious laugh. It's not a gimmick. It's a part of his natural aesthetic and contributes to...
Detroit Saxophonist Dave McMurray Releases New Album “Music is Life” on Blue Note Records
In this interview with Essential Music host Ann Delisi, Dave McMurray talks about the early days of Was (Not Was)...
Remembering Nearly Five Decades of Live Music Recordings at Cobo Hall
Take a listen as WDET's Rob Reinhart looks back at Cobo Hall's legacy as a nationally-acclaimed venue for live recordings.
Detroit Power Popsters Chris Richards & The Subtractions Release “Peaks and Valleys”
Chris Richards talks with Ann Delisi about writing a hook, splitting his time between two bands and finding the perfect album...