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Jack White is a man of many identities: upholsterer and musician, performer and businessman, rock star and father, Detroiter and Nashvillian. A new in-depth feature on the prolific artist in the March 13 issue of The New Yorker provides an intimate glimpse of the enigmatic figure and introduces us to new depths of the…
To say that this week has been an emotional one is an understatement. If you’re in need of a release, we have just the thing for you. Detroit Music Magazine is honored to premiere the local duo Mega Powers’ newest single “Rooftop,” which will launch you into a blissful, melodic escape. Mega Powers…
You know those people whom you meet, and you consider yourself lucky because you knew them before they were big? That’s the feeling I’ve had about Madelyn Grant for the better part of the past decade. From watching her belt Adele covers to a sold out crowd in our high school auditorium to dancing…
A dumpster-diving ex-neighbor of Sufjan Stevens’ Brooklyn studio has posted photos on Reddit of an unreleased album Stalker that he found in the trash.
New Year’s Eve gives people around the globe the opportunity to celebrate the past while looking to the future. This year, there’s no better place to do that than at Detroit’s own Orchestra Hall, where the Detroit Symphony Orchestra will perform “The Music of Prince.” The DSO will ring in 2017 by honoring…
The world stood still the morning of January 10, 2016 when the death of the legendary David Bowie was announced, just days after his 69th birthday and the release of his final album Blackstar. The Thin White Duke was a universally beloved, illustrious symbol of pop music and creativity who made being different desirable…
Less than a month has passed since Prince’s abrupt passing and the world is still reeling from the loss of the prolific performer. Scores of musician have already done their part to pay tribute to Prince, but it seems fitting that his longtime friend and collaborator, Madonna, will take the stage at the…
Detroit will bring out its biggest names and most vibrant talent on Friday, April 29, as the Detroit Music Awards celebrates its 25th anniversary. Nominees will flock The Fillmore, vying for awards in categories including Outstanding Americana Artist, Outstanding Blues Vocalist, Outstanding Electronic/Dance Artist/Group, Outstanding National Single, and many more. The vast array of…
Though it may not feel like it, spring is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with a hot new mixtape from Dej Loaf? Luckily for listeners everywhere, this week on Instagram the rapper announced All Jokes Aside, which is expected to drop on April 6. [UPDATE: The mixtape has been released and is…
Chicago-based band Zaramela combine jazz, funk, and rock for a sound that’s as innovative as it is technically proficient. Their newly released track, “Sober Up,” gets a healthy dose of soul from Detroit-born Eryn Allen Kane, and the results are vibrant, to say the least. “Sober Up” is lush and dynamic, prominently featuring…