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In a rare daytime TV appearance, Detroit-native Jack White performed his Lazaretto track “Alone in My Home,” and spoke with Ellen DeGeneres about raising two kids and his recent touring war-wounds. White, who has two children (ages 7 and 8), shared with the Ellen audience that his kids only play with “mechanical” toys. …
Local deep-house duo Golf Clap has announced an impromptu “fan appreciation week” by offering listeners a chance to score free downloads, cassette tapes, and vinyl pressings of their newest work, leading up to their performance Friday, October 10, at their resident venue – Ferndale’s Grasshopper Underground. After reaching more than 10,000 subscribers…
The highly-controversial Lifetime biopic documenting the career of late Detroit R&B legend Aaliyah Dana Haughton, has released its first mini-trailer, giving viewers their first look at Alexandra Shipp as Aaliyah. The 16-second teaser shows the House of Anubis star Shipp in Aaliyah-style, recreating subtle dance mannerisms and showcasing her striking physical resemblance. Shipp’s debut…
After a brief teaser video, Detroit-rapper Royce da 5’9″ and DJ Premier have announced a collaboration project titled PRhyme, which will include countless high-profile features. The entirety of PRhyme will be produced by DJ Premier, marking Premo’s first full collaboration album since his involvement in Gang Starr. In addition to utilizing only one producer, all samples…
Detroit-native funk collective Will Sessions has announced via social media a new set of “Mixtakes,” which will feature legendary Detroit performers Dennis Coffey and McKinley Jackson. The group’s first “Mixtake” series focused on recreated sounds from favorite songs. The two-part series was visually-documented by The Work, and offered as a digital and physical…
The Redford Theatre will host a three-day marathon of screenings for the 1961 classic musical “West Side Story” this weekend, in addition to welcoming a very special guest. Rita Moreno, who was awarded an Academy Award for her role as “Anita” (of the Puerto Rican Sharks gang), is scheduled to appear at all three…
Jen Davis and Jeffery Thomas, partners and founders of Third Wave Music, have turned to crowdfunding to open their Detroit-focused music retail shop. After competing as a finalist in Hatch Detroit‘s business incubator contest, Third Wave Music has been left to explore alternative funding options when a local restaurant startup was awarded the…
Aretha Franklin’s “diva covers album” will be gracing the ears of Detroit listeners digitally by September 30, according to reports by Showbiz411’s Roger Friedman. The album, which is tentatively titled Aretha Franklin Sings Songs of the Great Divas, has been announced for release just before the Grammy Awards deadline thanks to legendary record…
In an effort to raise awareness for Detroit’s right to vote, Detroit’s-own Big Sean and self-proclaimed mayor Trick Trick will host an evening of high-level political discussion, candidate education and local music. The community event, coined “Sound Over Silence,” will be sponsored by Detroit’s ASSEMBLE, Vote Detroit, AIDS Partnership Michigan, and Common Cause…
#ROC #GOOD #FFOE RT @RocNation: Welcome to the Roc Nation family @BigSean pic.twitter.com/GMbbp1wsXJ — Big Sean (@BigSean) September 12, 2014 Detroit rapper Big Sean has gifted fans with a whole slew of exciting conversation pieces this week, including his sudden signing with Jay Z’s Roc Nation management, and the release of four band-new tracks…