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Starting Thursday, February 12, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra will explore the sounds of famed Russian composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s musical portfolio, marking the beginning of the organization’s 2015 Tchaikovsky Festival. Similar to last February’s Beethoven Festival, the three-week marathon (Feb. 12 – March 1) will feature all six numbered Tchaikovsky symphonies, three piano concertos…
In an attempt to create a usable beat on-the-fly, Bruiser Brigade beat-maker Skywlkr has become the second Detroit-native to appear on Mass Appeal’s production showcase – “Rhythm Roulette.” “Rhythm Roulette,” a web series developed by Nas’ Mass Appeal label, features producers organically creating beats from randomly-selected works. (Musicians are blindfolded during their selection…
The organizers of Detroit’s Movement Electronic Music Festival have announced the first phase of the 2015 lineup, which includes a wildly diverse list of hometown heroes and international names. The festival’s 10-year history has supported acts within the realms of techno, house, EDM, hip hop and everything in between. This year Detroit…
Finally (and without warning), Eminem has released a visual accompaniment to his star-studded Detroit anthem “Detroit Vs. Everybody.” The black-and-white video features appearances by hometown contributors Eminem, Royce da 5’9″, Dej Loaf, Danny Brown, Big Sean and Trick Trick, and takes viewers on a cut-scene tour of the Motor City. At six-minutes long,…
On the heels of a well-received self-titled project, PRhyme, the collaboration stage name of Detroit’s Royce da 5’9″ and legendary hip hop producer DJ Premier, have set out on a limited national tour – including Ann Arbor. On February 26, PRhyme will perform at Ann Arbor’s famed Blind Pig, which will undoubtedly provide…
In honor of Detroit’s most iconic late music producer/emcee, J Dilla (James Yancey), a YouTube user with the pseudonym “Houston Loves J Dilla” has released a mind-melting visual accompaniment, set to one of Dilla’s most infamous albums – Donuts. The 44-minute visual hodgepodge weaves all 31 Donuts tracks through a seemingly-infinite collection of media, both…
As part of a recent study focused on secondary market ticket prices (resold tickets, Ex: StubHub, eBay, scalpers…), Forbes released a ranked list of the most expensive concert tours for those buying tickets from a secondary source. Atop the list are some of music’s most internationally-celebrated and highest-paid personalities, including: Taylor Swift,…
Secret Friends Fest, a local music festival created by Detroit-area tastemaker Jason Stollsteimer, will return to Ferndale’s Loving Touch (Friday and Saturday) for two nights of regional and national talent. The 2014 Secret Friends Fest included 18 acts, featuring performances by: Silent Lions, George Morris & The Gypsy Chorus, The ILL Itches,…
In honor of the 10th-anniversary of The White Stripes’ fifth studio album, Get Behind Me Satan, Jack White’s Third Man Records is offering fans a special edition vinyl subscription series. The 23rd “Vault” package will highlight the release of Get Behind Me Satan with a custom box containing rare recordings, custom art and reinvented keepsakes, including: a live-recorded…
Detroit’s rap almighty, Eminem, is being accused of using an unlicensed sample within his 2013 tongue-twisting hit “Rap God,” according to reports by TMZ. The sample in question is a clip from Chicago-based rap group Hotstylz’s 2007 smash single “Lookin Boy.” Members of the group, Krazee, Meatball and Raydio G, claim that a…