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Interview with Stoop Lee: Keeping Motown’s Underground Soulful

Stoop Lee is both an old soul and neo-soul. The Detroit-born artist has made himself a staple in the city’s underground music scene with his unique fusion of soul and rap with lyrics, packed full of nerdy and nostalgic references. We sat down with Lee to discuss his upcoming show at El Club on March […]

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INTERVIEW: Detroit Lines Release Of “Hit My DM’s” Vinyl + Tapes with Black Noi$e, skywalker & dream beach at El Club

Detroit Lines is a relatively low-key collaborative project compromised of the area’s most talented underground producers, including members Black Noi$e, Caleb Stone, Jonah Baseball, Megablown and Ji Hoon dream beach, Raphy, and skywlkr. Starting from casual beginnings playing at the bowling alley, the group eventually landed a solid placement with Borussia x Puma, resulting in […]

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BRUISER THANKSGIVING V [RECAP] & INTERVIEW FT. JAY DANIEL + KYLE HALL

November 2018 marked the Fifth Annual Bruiser Thanksgiving. For half a decade, on the ‘biggest party night,’ Detroit‘s own party king Danny Brown and his crew Bruiser Brigade have brought together generations of fans. The anticipated event returned to the venue where it all began this year at The Majestic Theatre, after being hosted at […]

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INTERVIEW: BOY HARSHER TALKS COLEMAN A. YOUNG, DETROIT & PUFF DADDY

Boy Harsher will be making their Detroit debut at the upcoming show at Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport with dual-headliners ADULT. and Universal Eyes. Their inclusion on this diverse bill is a testament to the show’s aspirations. Having created a set to suit the occasion, tapered with the unpredictable nature of any live performance, the […]

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COLLABORATION AND COLLISION: ADULT. ON 20 YEARS OF MAKING MUSIC IN DETROIT

On Saturday, September 8th, Detroit legends ADULT. and Universal Eyes will present a double record release show at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport along with a dizzying array of performers spanning various genres and performative inclinations. This highly anticipated event is a prime example of Detroit at its finest: showcasing underground culture and some extreme cross-genre collaboration with […]

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A CONVERSATION WITH BLACK MILK AS HE RETURNS TO PERFORM IN HIS HOMETOWN

This weekend, acclaimed producer and rapper Black Milk is performing a double show in his hometown at El Club. With a stellar lineup of local support and a fresh album, Fever, these shows are a must-see for longtime fans and new audiences alike. To celebrate the occasion, contributor Broccoli spoke with the Detroit native about […]

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INTERVIEW: TUNDE OLANIRAN ON HIS MUSIC, MOCAD & MORE

Tunde Olaniran takes the stage at Summer at the MOCAD Homestead Series in collaboration with El Club on Mike Kelley’s lawn for the second killer line-up on Sunday July 22nd. We caught up with him to chat about his music, inspiration and what he’s looking forward to most about performing in Detroit. What have you been listening […]

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Summer at the MOCAD Homestead Featuring Raphael Saadiq, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, and Tunde Olaniran

Summer at the MOCAD Homestead Series in collaboration with El Club returns to the Mike Kelley’s lawn for the second killer line-up on Sunday July 22nd of the to present yet another  night of music hosted in ‘plein air,’ featuring the best aspects of a summer festival, except with shorter bathroom lines and less sunburn. Raphael Saadiq […]

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Summer at the MOCAD Homestead feat Princess Nokia, Flint Eastwood, Yoshi Flower

Mike Kelley’s Mobile Homestead is a keystone piece within MOCAD’s collection. More than a structure, this replica of Kelley’s childhood home once served as a vessel for empathy-driven documentation as he travelled from Detroit to his hometown of Westland and back via Michigan Avenue, interviewing people along the way to represent the range of personal […]

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SOUND BATH CONCERT SERIES: MAY 24TH ASMARA & WORKING WOMEN

SOUND BATH is an innovative concert series where you can listen to live music while you steam. Guests get to enjoy some R&R in a sauna and bath at The Schivtz, a recently renovated and restored 100-year old historic bathhouse in the North End neighborhood of Detroit. The series will run through the summer, featuring four […]

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SAM AUSTINS RETURNS WITH DEBUT OF ‘FENTY’ MUSIC VIDEO

Sam Austins is back with “Fenty,” his first offering since 2017’s ANGST EP. “Fenty” is Sam’s celebration of a brand that changed the game for cultural conceptions of beauty.  This track is his first single released since that prophetic statement, and drops within a dense schedule of winter/spring releases that includes three new music videos where […]

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‘SOUND BATH’ WASHES OVER THE SCHVITZ FEATURING LIVE DJ SETS

SOUND BATH is an innovative concert series where you can listen to live music while you steam. Guests get to enjoy some R&R in a sauna and bath at The Schivtz, a recently renovated and restored 100-year old historic bathhouse in the North End neighborhood of Detroit. The series will run through the summer, featuring four […]

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