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ANCIENT LANGUAGE RELEASES EVERYBODY FORGIVES EVERYONE FOR EVERYTHING ALBUM WITH PARTY AT MARBLE BAR

When most people think of Ancient language, they consider the Greek Alphabet, Hebrew, Sanskrit, or the renowned hieroglyphs of Egypt. But ask around Detroit and you may get a different answer. Ancient Language is a Detroit-based music duo comprised of producer, musician, writer and artist Christopher Jarvis and his bass-playing brother, Zach Jarvis. Together they combine their […]

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THE RED CUP REVIVAL: DETROIT HIP HOP SHOWCASE RETURNS WITH SUPAKAINE, OBA ROWLAND, EARLLY MAC & MORE

“Music is the wine that fills the cup of silence,” – Robert Fripp. The Red Cup hip-hop showcase was created for Detroiters, originating six years ago. This concert has blossomed as a stage for local hip-hop artists looking to gain exposure. As proprietor Charles ‘Chuck’ Bouler explains, “The Red Cup was always an event that […]

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DETROIT SINGER-SONGWRITER TIM SCHUMACK RELEASES DEBUT EP I SEE CLEAR SKIES

Tim Schumack is a Detroit-based musician, actor and dancer who just released his debut EP, I See Clear Skies. His myriad of talents have been already been recognized within a tight-knit group of movers and shakers in the city. In addition to his latest music endeavors, he works closely with the brand Detroit Is The […]

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WATCH: NOISEY DETROIT EPISODE ON MUSIC SCENE FT DANNY BROWN, BIG SEAN & TRICK TRICK

“What does the future of Detroit look like?” “It could be a great place….but this World, is a Motherfucker,” Trick Trick explains to host, Zach Goldbaum. This Noisey episode heads to Detroit to meet Big Sean, Danny Brown, and see how the city is rebounding from the brink of collapse. This short documentary explores the […]

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WORLD PREMIERE: “WRATH” 3-D MUSIC VIDEO FROM DTCHPLNES FT DANNY BROWN DIRECTED BY BRYAN LEBEUF

Watch the latest visual release, Wrath from DTCHPLNES featuring Danny Brown, directed and created by Bryan LeBeuf, with production by West Nile Baptist. The viewer is thrust into a hyper-realistic world ripe with transgressive situations. These images are “shattered ideals inviting the viewer to share in their discomfort, while playing with notions of nostalgia. The […]

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DETROIT SINGER-SONGWRITER LALA TRIPS RELEASES SHORT FILM WITH REEL CLEVER FILMS

“By sharing a little of my story, I hope that listeners understand me more and feel connected to my truth and creative work. I hope viewers feel inspired by my experiences and can take some good from [it].” In collaboration with Reel Clever Films, local Detroit creative & musician LALA TRIPS brings a new form […]

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WATCH NOW: FLINT EASTWOOD RELEASES GLITCHES MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTED BY ELYSIA VANDENBUSSCHE & CHARLES KELLY

Detroit based Flint Eastwood has released their latest music video for “Glitches” from the recent EP release, Small Victories. Written and created in Detroit, Michigan shot at the World’s Best Boxing Gym. The video stars front-woman, Jax Anderson as the protagonist and was directed by Elysia Vandenbussche + Charles Kelly, with concept by Elysia Vandenbussche. […]

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GO SEE: GOSH PITH PERFORMS AT CAKE SHOP IN NYC TO CELEBRATE GOLD CHAIN EP RELEASE

Detroit duo GOSH PITH have recently kicked off their Gold Chain tour to celebrate the release of their new EP and will be hitting NYC’s Cake Shop this Friday, March 4th. You don’t want to miss your chance on some of the best music coming out of Detroit right now. Kick yourself later or get […]

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GO SEE: CRANBROOK ART MUSEUM & THE DETROIT BLUESTOCKINGS CREW SALON HOSTED BY SAMANTHA BANKS SCHEFMAN & AUGUSTA MORRISON AT THE PLAYGROUND

The Detroit Bluestockings Crew along with Cranbrook Art Museum will be hosted by Samantha Banks Schefman, Co-Founder & Co-Director of Playground Detroit with guest Augusta Rose Morrison, Education Associate (MOCAD), musician, and member of the Seraphine Collective on February 18th. This unique evening of conversation and performance will focus on Feminism’s place in the art world; and […]

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NEW MUSIC: DTCHPLNES ANNOUNCES TECHNOIR DEBUT ALBUM RELEASE & MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERE FOR SINGLE “SIGHT”

Technoir is the debut studio album from DTCHPLNES to be self-released on February 2, 2016. Paul Anagnostopoulos, aka DTCHPLNES is an Electronic Music Producer, DJ, and Songwriter bred in Detroit, Michigan, affiliated with Fat Finger Cosmic Records and Get Summered Collective. Recording sessions took place over two years during 2014 and 2015 at Conclave Studios in Hamtramck […]

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MOVEMENT ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY LINE-UP FEATURING KRAFTWERK IN 3-D

Phase one lineup has just been announced for the 2016 Movement Electronic Music Festival, taking place Memorial Day weekend, May 28-30 inside Detroit’s legendary Hart Plaza. Celebrating its 10th anniversary as one of the most globally recognized and influential festivals in the country, Movement continues to embrace its long-standing tradition of promoting a wide spectrum […]

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TRANSGRESSOR: ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS OF 2015 NOW HAS THE BEST INTERACTIVE LYRIC PORTAL OF 2016

Tunde Olaniran, the multi-talented singer, songwriter, performer, dancer, designer, advocate, and more, has launched a “lyric portal” website for Transgressor with a creative collaboration with developer Melissa Hubert and artist Matthew Osmon. Olaniran explains, “I was looking for a fun way for people to access the lyrics to my album, and Melissa worked to create this […]

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