Born from a place of tragedy and finding the power to persevere, Pri$m‘s Life Force EP is a testament to the strength within us all. It’s been over three years since the writing process for the project originally began, and in that time Pri$m has had the opportunity to reflect on both himself and his […]
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Last year, Jo Rad Silver released his debut solo EP Superhero Elevator Techno. Silver’s work with Assemble Sound, the Detroit Sound Conservancy, his “Technically, Yeah” monthly with Eddie Logix, and more has made him a familiar presence in Detroit’s local music scene, and his creative work blends from the ambient to the abrasive, with various […]
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Just over one year ago, Alex Gaggino a.k.a. Gino manifested his longtime dream to host Snack Time Detroit, a weekly evening party at TV Lounge that hosts a plethora of local talent, a chill and welcoming atmosphere, and a free meal to anyone that needs a good happy hour spot. As they gear up for […]
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After releasing his latest single “Open Up the Door” last month, along with an accompanying music video and an awesome release party, Bryan Hugo Iglesias is back with “Rebound,” a track that serves as a reflection of the ways that we get over heartbreak, and the complicated nature of moving on versus merely replacing a […]
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If their Boiler Room set is any indication, KOKOKO! is about to set Deluxx Fluxx on fire this evening. The group has been called “an explosive cocktail of influences” that “thrives on ingenuity” by TIME and Resident Advisor respectively, and their roots in Kinsasha, DR Congo have never been far from their hearts, even as […]
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You’ve surely seen the sign outside of the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, a statement that is at once hopeful and defiant, and some might even say too optimistic, given the city that it resides in. The piece’s name says enough if you haven’t seen it yet – “Work: No. 790: EVERYTHING IS GOING TO […]
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When Techno & House Research Group [THRG] was profiled in April 2019, the budding music collective had just finished hosting their first successful party at Marble Bar. Fast forward to August as they gear up for the third installment of THRG: Re-discovery, a series built around the idea of sharing music with one another and […]
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Multi-platinum musician and philanthropist Big Sean is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Detroit’s On Now (D.O.N.) Weekend presented by the Sean Anderson Foundation and Ally taking place on this weekend on Saturday August 17 through Sunday August 18. The Sean Anderson Foundation’s “Detroit Block Party” and City Council President Pro Tem Mary Sheffield’s “Occupy the Corner-Detroit” are partnering with the Boys and Girls Clubs of […]
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After a huge debut at Marble Bar for their first Sound Society event in Detroit, Pabst is back again tomorrow night at the Magic Stick with a killer lineup of local talent capped off by a special performance by the inimitable duo OSHUN. With local favorites Siena Liggins, Milfie, and Nolan the Ninja taking the […]
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Mo Pop Festival is the point during the half-way mark of summer when the Detroit Riverfront is the perfect place to spend two sun-soaked days listening to some of the hottest music artists including all your favorites mixed with fresh new talent- including a great line-up of local musicians to keep your ears on the […]
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Mo Pop Festival 2019 is bringing the heat once again to the riverfront with some of the hottest new local talent and favorite national acts to Detroit for a weekend of major fun in the sun. We’ve got some hot tips to make sure you make the most of your time with highlights you do […]
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cover photo: John Michael Fulton. MeanRed‘s “Hot Logic” series will wrap up the summer on Friday, July with their grand finale at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, featuring Grammy-nominated Californian producer Jennifer Lee, aka TOKiMONSTA rarely ceases to surprise with her eclectic electronic masterpieces with support from Dua Saleh, Shigeto, and Attak. MOCAD’S back […]
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