Articles by P.Y.

P.Y. is a digital strategist and media enthusiast. His grandfather was a school principal and flew a B-17 "Flying Fortress" during WWII.


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Detroit Symphony to celebrate Halloween with Danny Elfman scores

  In the spirit of the Halloween season, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra is offering a spine-tingling pops series fit for The Skeleton King himself — “Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton” — which will take place Friday and Saturday (October 30 & 31).   Elfman, the musical mastermind behind such Tim Burton-directed…

Flint Eastwood release new track “Find What You’re Looking For”

  After nearly four years without a new release, a slew of lineup changes and a family death, Flint Eastwood has triumphantly returned with a brand new single – “Find What You’re Looking For.”   The new track comes from the band’s long-awaited EP Small Victories, which harnesses the “Syblyng” songwriting power of Jax and Seth Anderson….

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Lil George signs to Sony, drops “Sauce” remix featuring French Montana

@cthagod @djenvy club 8 with my brothers #Milwaukee #sauce #breakfastclub #bmb A photo posted by Lil George (@lilgeorgebmb) on Sep 12, 2015 at 12:26pm PDT     Today has been a busy day for Detroit’s teenage rap star Lil George.   Monday morning, at approximately 9 a.m., DJ Envy of New York’s The Breakfast Club…

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Interview: Guilty Simpson

  Guilty Simpson is Detroit’s son.   His name holds serious weight in the Motor City and is recognized far beyond its 8 Mile border. If you’re reading this, it’s too late — Guilty is a staple of Detroit hip-hop.   Guilty’s legacy can be traced back to the time of Slum Village, Eminem (whom he…

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Traffic Jam & Snug to host live adaptation of Harry Nilsson’s “The Point”

  As part of Traffic Jam & Snug’s bi-weekly “Improv Night,” the Midtown restaurant will host a live adaptation of Harry Nilsson’s animated musical The Point, on Wednesday, August 19.   The Point, which originally aired as an ABC “Movie of the Week” in 1971, is the product of singer/songwriter Harry Nilsson and animator Frank Wolf’s psychedelically-charged children’s…

Watch Mexican Knives’ new video for “Beach Song”
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Watch Mexican Knives’ new video for “Beach Song”

  More than two months after the release of their self-titled LP, punk/garage quintet Mexican Knives have unveiled their visual component for the album’s second track – “Beach Song.”   “Dash-cam” encounters with everyday characters are carefully spliced with scenes from a blonde model’s lonely travels. Directed by Erin Barry, the group’s new release is…

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Stephen Colbert interviews Eminem on Monroe Public Access TV

  Yes, you read that correctly.   On Wednesday, July 1, Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance on Monroe Public Access Cable Television (MPACT)’s monthly program Only in Monroe. He didn’t just show up – he hosted all 41 minutes.   After enjoying some seasonal wine with the program’s regular hosts, the late-night funny man…

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Black Milk, Guilty Simpson, Will Sessions, Shigeto, and more to play Garden Theater

  Detroit-native producer/emcee Black Milk will host a spectacular tour stop at Midtown’s Garden Theater on June 20, which will showcase multiple styles of homegrown talent and big Detroit names.    Since the release of 2014’s If There’s a Hell Below, which featured Pete Rock, Bun B and fellow Random Axe members, Black Milk has…

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Drake unveils new freestyle during Detroit tour stop

  Top 40 rap superstar Drake kicked-off his Jungle Tour with Atlanta rapper/vocalist Future in Houston last weekend, but saved something special for the tour’s second stop, in Detroit, on Wednesday.   The 28-year-old Toronto-native, who has sold more than 5 million records worldwide, debuted an intimate freestyle at the end of his May 27 performance at…