Sounds Like Detroit Archives

Tia Graham June 8, 2026

Over 150 Michigan performers entered NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert this year. Only 10 of them will be eligible to appear...

Jeff Milo May 19, 2026

This week, I had Quality Cinema Band in-studio to talk about their new album, "Roseland," and their upcoming show this...

Cary Junior II, The Metro August 14, 2025

It's hard to find a more home-grown Detroit artist than Beth. You can tell the second she lays her silky-sultry...

Cary Junior II, The Metro August 13, 2025

Tariq Gardner grew up in Detroit surrounded by music. His mother is renowned bassist Marion Hayden. Jazz was in the...

Sophia Jozwiak August 7, 2025

This week's events range from relaxing sound baths and poetry readings to high-energy concerts and festivals. Plus, a celebration for...

Jeff Milo August 6, 2025

WDET's annual Sounds Like Detroit musical showcase is coming up next Thursday, Aug. 14, at Batch Brewing Co. Sponsored by...

Tia Graham August 4, 2025

WDET’s Sounds Like Detroit Live is a celebration of Detroit’s rich music legacy while uplifting local talent. Tiny Desk Contest...

Lauren Myers, Cary Junior II, The Metro July 31, 2025

Being an artist can mean many things . There are many different art forms and you can specialize in one...

Jeff Milo July 30, 2025

That dazzling photo above features local folk/world musician, dancer and choreographer, Samuel Nalangira. Deep into this week's MI Local, you'll...

Jeff Milo July 9, 2025

Listeners voted and now we have a lineup for our Sounds Like Detroit Musical Showcase happening on Aug. 14 at...

Jeff Milo June 18, 2025

What a busy night on MI Local! We premiered so much new music by metro area artists; we had exciting...

Nicole Amine May 27, 2025

Buy Tickets » WDET presents the 2025 Sounds Like Detroit showcase, featuring: CORAZON SZELL AND THE NORTH INGALLS - Selected...