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RESPONSE. Brings Creativity to the Fight Against COVID-19

RESPONSE. is a new music label and media company created during the Coronavirus to use art to fight the disease -all while giving artists a platform. The brainchild of Detroit artist Alex Wilcox, RESPONSE. stems from a passion for findings ways that artists can continue to engage with audiences while also supporting the greater cause. […]

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Kenny Karpov Releases Photography Book “Despite It All We Never Learn”

Despite It All We Never Learn, is a book of refugee testimonials taken from the Mediterranean Sea from those living in situations beyond our imaginations released by photographer and documentarian, Kenny Karpov. Karpov’s mission is to share the stories of the many refugees that he encountered during his time in Europe. The book that he […]

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Renegade Craft Sets-Up in Eastern Market this September for a Fall Fair

Renegade Craft is excited to return to Detroit for a Fall Fair in Eastern Market on Division Street on Saturday and Sunday, September 14 + 15 from 11 am – 6 pm. The Fair will feature over 40 inspiring local and national makers and designers, craft cocktails, food trucks, DJ sets, hands-on workshops, installations, and […]

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Feminist Brand Northern Fashion Launches in Stores at The Market at Macy’s

The Future of Fashion is Female: Detroit-based Northern Fashion recently launched its fashion brand this past April with a feminist spin on each piece they designed. Available online as well as at The Market at Macy’s, Northern aims to encourage a positive narrative while speaking about women by way of fashion. The brand’s pieces include […]

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Review: The Evolution of Earl Sweatshirt: Fire it Up! at St Andrews

Earl Sweatshirt’s Fire it Up! Tour comes on the heels of his latest project, Some Raps Songs, a seemingly abrupt departure from his past work that at the same time, fits well within the context of his work and life as of recent. His release Doris, had some hints, but what really became apparent in […]

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OPINION: To be fair, Or not to be fair

Preface: Written by Samantha B Schefman. This article is the first installment of a series of personal reflections that have been culminating over the seven years since founding PLAYGROUND DETROIT in New York City. Currently listening to: Maggie Rogers “Past Life” Every time I’ve visited New York City since moving back to Detroit, I have […]

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Detroit Rose & AYU Holistic launch HERE: A Workshop Series

HERE is an exploration in wellness, movement and cultivating personal ritual with Samantha Jameson of AYU Holistic and Deirdre Skiles of Detroit Rose. They are both passionate about health, wellness, beauty, and building meaningful relationships within their community.  This workshop series and retreat were born out of their own inner explorations of healing, with a […]

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#PLAYDETROIT: March Events Happening in Detroit

Contributor Imani Smith highlights the top events of the month. Let’s start off by saying that we could all use a little pick-me-up around this time of the year. It’s not quite spring- yet the nostalgia for winter and snow has already come and gone. By now you’re probably feeling the lack of sunshine messing […]

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Tidal Launches $1 Million Grant to Support Emerging Musicians in Detroit

Tidal Unplugged kicks off today and Detroit musicians are the first to grab dibs on this incredible opportunity. Earlier this month Tidal announced its fresh new program called Unplugged. Through a million-dollar grant, the program will support up and coming musicians in their journey. Philanthropists Mark Lampert and Robert Nelson are endowing the funding. Lampert […]

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Kee Mobile App Driving The Social Rebirth of Detroit

By Madison Nagle and Thomas Herd The Motor City recently uncovered its misplaced “Kee,” and as the service gains popularity, this mobile app is rapidly changing the social landscape in Detroit. Kee is a unique task management app for iPhone that helps you plan your day, find new events, and meet new people with similar […]

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Review: House of Vans Detroit was Literally “Off The Wall”

Written by Broccoli & John Akers. Nearly every creative discipline collided on the last weekend of January when Vans took over the Jefferson School on Selden Street to bring their signature Off The Wall event series to Detroit, Michigan. Symbolically taking place across from the legendary WIG skatepark, House of Vans Detroit featured an insane […]

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Interview: Greg Hunt on his Video Retrospective X House of Vans Detroit

In celebration of the Ten-Year Anniversary of Alien Workshop’s Mind Field film, directed by Greg Hunt, House of Vans will present a Video Retrospective on Saturday, January 26th. RSVP here, attendance is free, and capacity is limited. Over the years, Greg Hunt has proved his strengths in many different aspects of the skateboarding industry be […]

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