In the past three years that Joseph Sardashti AKA Sard has been living in Detroit, (originally from a small town in Oklahoma) he has already built a supportive community around his music and presence. His own sonic progression has resulted in a number of live performances including a monthly residency that is going on two […]
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Let’s go, 2019. New Years Eve (falling on a Monday) has a little bit of something for everyone with a range of venues and talent doing what Detoit does best- party. If you haven’t already begun to plan for the most anticipated party night of the year, don’t stress. We have you covered with the […]
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As a part of their growing promotional and creative efforts in the Detroit, Pabst Blue Ribbon hosted its first PBR Sound Society event at Marble Bar on December 5th, bringing together an eclectic sampling of Detroit music along with New York’s Show Me the Body, topped with free PBR and an interactive art installation by […]
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House of Vans has announced its latest destination arriving to Detroit, MI January 24-27, 2019, at The Jefferson School. Vans will transform the historic building at 950 Selden Street in West Midtown, into a cultural hub to celebrate art, music, action sports and street culture bringing Vans’ “Off The Wall” ethos to life. With an […]
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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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While you may not be familiar with Jo Rad Silver‘s solo material, there’s a good chance that you’ve experienced his work in one way or another. As a productive contributor with Assemble Sound, member of the experimental music group YAK, and supporter of Detroit Sound Conservancy, he is a steady presence in Detroit’s music scene. Following […]
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On Friday, November 9th, Will Sessions, Amp Fiddler, and Dames Brown will celebrate the release of their new project titled The One, as well as Waajeed’s new From the Dirt LP. With an impressive line-up of Detroit musicians sharing the same stage, including the one and only DJ Dez Andrés, this show will be one for […]
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If you hadn’t already heard, ke thu’s entrance into the Detroit electronic music scene has been marked by a refined sense of patience and timing. Their first release came in the form of visuals for the track “Looks Everywhere,” which brought a simple, sharp creative direction into alignment with sounds that carefully rise and fall […]
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When I first moved to Corktown a little over a year ago, one of the spot’s best amenities was as follows: “It’s right down the street from UFO.” Even before I started living in the city proper, I recognized UFO Factory as a refuge for a thriving subset of Detroit’s underground music scene. From album […]
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Since May of 2017, Hotboxed has been presenting shows and parties “where you will sweat and dance your mind away.” Thee focus is on the music and the experience that it can enable, so it is no surprise that their next show boasts an impressive lineup at Tangent Gallery, one of Detroit’s most steadfast musical spaces. Hailing […]
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“Darkness” is the latest song release from Mega Powers featuring Cousin Mouth, from the upcoming tape release, World Tour (The Green Tape). This is the third installment in the World Tour mixtape series following The Red Tape and The Blue Tape and includes vocal appearances from Britney Stoney, Bevlove, Jade Lathan and more. The track was […]
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First impressions are critical. In the internet age, a ‘good entrance’ can set emerging new talent apart from the never-ending stream of new music that appears online. KE THU stands as a perfect example of a well-calculated entrée- their debut comes in the form of a new single, “Looks Everywhere,” accompanied with visuals by Eightfold Collective. […]
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