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.
This weekend, Tec-Troit takes over Detroit with three full days of electronic music. The festival is the largest free electronic music festival in the city since the loss of Detroit Electronic Music Festival. Tec-Troit features some of the best hometown talent, from local favorites to internationally respected artists. This year’s Tec-Troit boasts three…
Saturday (June 20) marks the annual “Woodbridge Merrick’n Summer” – where local artists will take over the Woodbridge neighborhood in Detroit for a full day of music. The lineup features more than 20 acts, including hometown favorites ADULT., Ritual Howls, MPV, Javelins, James Linck, Jaws That Bite, Little Animal, Ancient Language and others….
Sir Richard Branson loves Detroit. The British entrepreneur just announced direct flights to and from Detroit Metro to London Heathrow via his own Virgin Atlantic airlines. The maiden voyage of this new route featured celebrity passengers, including Mr. Branson himself, as well as the cast of “Motown: The Musical.” As passengers embarked…
Detroit’s very own Slum Village return with their eighth studio album, Yes!, which is scheduled for release June 16 via Ne’Astra Music. Almost the entire record features beats from none other than the late J Dilla, who was an original member and producer of the group. The current Slum Village lineup comprises T3, Illa…
Indie electro-rock duo Nigel & The Dropout are quickly establishing themselves as one of Detroit’s hardest working acts, playing a bevy of local shows while still finding the time to record four albums in almost as many years. Now Nigel Hemmye and Andrew Ficker are fresh out of the studio with their fifth full-length,…
Detroit’s Movement Electronic Festival has just released the second and final phase of its 2015 lineup. With over 141 acts booked, this is the largest bill in the event’s history, and it could very well be the best yet, with its roster of homegrown and international stars. Phase 2 boasts a bevy of…
The times, they are-a-changing. As reported early this year, Detroit’s beloved rock venue, The Magic Stick, will soon undergo a major renovation. Starting in mid-April, the venue will become 21+, focus primarily on rising electronic music, and will be henceforth know as “Populux.” For years, the legendary venue has hosted major acts such…
Electric Forest Festival will return to Michigan’s Double JJ Ranch campgrounds June 25th-28th for its fifth year of big production, big crowds and a massive 2015 lineup. Michigan’s premiere camping music festival brings together fans of all genres to bask in four days of music and arts celebration. The Sherwood Forest’s seven…
Electric Forest music festival is celebrating its fourth year of multi-genre entertainment with a four-day event at Rothbury, Michigan’s Double JJ Ranch campgrounds Thursday, June 26 – Sunday, June 29. The infamous Michigan music festival has become synonymous with electronic music heavyweights, Michigan vendors, fantastic nature-infused light shows, and eclectic crowds. Since 2011,…
This weekend, Harmonie Park will be hosting the return of Tec-Troit electronic music festival – stocked with a lineup of Detroit electronic favorites. The three-day, homegrown, and free music festival is scheduled to take place from noon until 11pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (6/20-6/22). Each day features two stages and representation from Detroit Techno Militia, Nightsneak, DATSWOTSUP…