Detroit via Ann Arbor. Michigan film grad, movie buff, and audiophile. Part-time grad student, part-time photographer, writer, and producer. Has musical ADD, but consistently listens to hip-hop, indie rock, and techno.
Detroit and electronic music may be seen as synonymous, but despite the nearly ubiquitous presence of techno’s mechanical pulse in commercial pop and the increasing number of collaborations between hip-hop artists and forward-thinking beatmakers, it can often appear as if local promoters try to reluctant to book acts who’ve taken our city’s legacy and…
Kendrick Lamar’s The Damn Tour stopped at The Palace of Auburn Hills Wednesday for an unforgettable evening. A few songs into the Wednesday performance, Travi$ Scott, who opened with a high energy set, mounted his animatronic bird and took flight. The sold-out crowd was whipped into a frenzy, screaming each line to hits…
Last week, I joined Video7 for a rehearsal ahead of their performance at Waking Windows Festival. On the heels of their first streaming release, Looplands Volume 3&4, Video7 has established their brand as one to watch. Despite this, I still didn’t know what to expect from the audio/visual collective. Listening to their mixes on…
In yet another bizarre move by Richard D. James, the experimental techno producer who records under the name Aphex Twin, it appears that his latest release is being sold in Ypsilanti — and only in Ypsilanti. The 12″ can be purchased at Technical Equipment Supply, a record store owned by Ghostly’s Todd Osborn. The…
Next month, Southwest Detroit venue El Club celebrates its one year anniversary. During that time, it’s become a hub for fans of all ages to experience an eclectic selection of music. In 2016 alone, the venue hosted more than 125 events with upwards of 20,000 attendees. But rather than rest on their laurels, the…
Add another summer festival to your calendar, as popular Southwest Detroit venue El Club has just announced Waking Windows, which makes its Detroit debut from July 20–23. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because the event has been hosted for quite some time in the Northeast. El Club’s general manager, Nick Mavodones, started Waking…
Young Heavy Souls’ founder Matt Black, aka Peace to Mateo, plays with alt-R&B artist James Linck’s “Black to Black,” giving the track a light, sleepy feel. It evokes the sensation of waking up from a long nap or the hazy mood after breaking a lucid dream. Even though Linck has stated that he plans…
Valley Hush recently put out their highly anticipated debut LP. It’s surprising that this is the indie-pop duo’s first full-length, as they have been active performers since 2014. The self-titled release — most of which was recorded at Assemble Sound — includes the previously teased singles “Iris,” “Iced Cream,” “Sedimentary,” and “Concepts,” but the…
Payroll Giovanni has debuted his music video for “Came Up Off Work” ahead of his forthcoming Sosa Dreamz mixtape, which drops later this month with producer Cardo. It’s the follow-up to Big Bossin Vol. 1, which was released earlier this year, also produced by Cardo. Those unfamiliar with the Detroit native should pay attention…
James Linck’s No Future is a bittersweet celebration of his last days in Detroit. This will be his final release before the alt-R&B singer-songwriter moves to the West Coast to pursue his musical career. While writing and recording this EP, Linck was not aware of his impending move, but in hindsight, No Future sounds like a sign of…