Joe Zimmer cried both times he saw Neutral Milk Hotel. He is currently awaiting an interview for his application to be Drake's lint roller of record. That's probably all you need to know about him.
Sean Michael Anderson, now better known as Big Sean, received his first car at the age of 16 from his grandmother. He would drive to the WHTD radio station every week to compete in weekly rap battles, which he won handily. One day the living legend Kanye West was visiting the station for an…
With only a handful of recorded songs, Gosh Pith have already garnered a reputation for their innovative sound and inability to be boring. They’ve been touring relentlessly over the past couple of months and playing locally as well, putting on some of the most captivating live shows in Detroit in recent memory. On…
Between making guacamole and refurbishing furniture, Jack White has quite the wide array of talents. Of course, first and foremost, the Detroit icon is an absolutely captivating musical performer, and his latest B-side is a powerful reminder. Third Man Records is re-releasing his single “That Black Bat Licorice” as a vinyl 7″ with…
DeJ Loaf knows something about hip-hop anthems. “Try Me” dominated radio waves late last summer with its infectious beat and the emcee’s undeniable charisma. She was also chosen as the face of Eminem’s “Detroit Vs. Everybody” cypher and provided the hook in her usual sing-song fashion. As is to be expected, everyone wants…
With dirty snow and below freezing temperatures, Detroit doesn’t have the most enticing winter landscape. Brave the cold for these shows and they won’t disappoint. ________________________________________________________________________ 2/6 Protomartyr, Double Winter @ The MOCAD MOCAD will host its winter opening with a public preview of their galleries from 7-9pm, followed by performances…
The Jamaican Queens camp have been pretty quiet since the release of Wormfood almost two years ago, save for a recent single and various remixes. Since then the band have garnered quite the following, taking their trademark brand of pop on tour nationwide and abroad. “Joe” is a different animal entirely. Gone are the…
The new track from Detroit “cosmic-trap” duo Gosh Pith finds them expanding into and experimenting with more genres. “Window” borrows guitar lines from your favorite indie rock bands of the 2000s and mixes them with the spastic, skittish percussion we’ve come to expect from Gosh Pith. These elements blend nicely with the vocal stylings of Josh…
As if following up 2013’s phenomenal album Old weren’t enough of a challenge, Detroit rap god Danny Brown is also becoming a children’s book author. In a recent interview with Australian radio station Triple J, Brown cited inspiration from Dr. Seuss and his 13-year-old daughter: “It’s really about self-esteem in black girls … You know how…
On December 30th, Detroit hip hop artist Microphone Phelps will release his first official album with all original production from djkage – Grand Design. Mic Phelps rose to prominence in the underground battle-rap world, also performing as part (1/4) of the popular Cold Men Young rap collective. His full-length, first release is a…
“Smoke Bellow,” the second single from Detroit “cosmic trap” duo Gosh Pith, gets the video treatment with a clip directed by Tony Katai, who drew inspiration from “the city’s grey 6 a.m. streets that make you question if you are dreaming.” Josh Smith and Josh Freed have been slowly releasing music since this past summer’s…