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…
As previously reported, a track-by-track archive of Detroit rocker Jack White’s performance last Friday at New York’s Madison Square Garden is now available to stream via Pandora. His show was notable for not only featuring Run the Jewels (El-P and Run the Jewels) in the opening slot — a set that included surprise guests such as…
Following on the success of last summer’s album CHURCH, Detroit rap act Passalacqua are preparing to embark on their first full-scale national tour. The duo of Blaksmith (Brent Smith) and Mister (Bryan Lackner) will join Height Keech and Eze Jackson for the inaugural North American edition of the Rap Round Robin. This annual tradition,…
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…
As winter storms loomed over much of the Northeast last night, Detroit rapper Big Sean took to social media and shared a cryptic image of black clouds with the words “DARK SKY PARADISE” superimposed over them. Earlier that day, the G.O.O.D. Music artist tweeted “done,” likely referring to finishing his third record. Other individuals who…
We’ve already learned that Jack White’s show next Friday, January 30 at NYC’s Madison Square Garden will feature Run the Jewels (El-P and Killer Mike) as his opener, but today we’ve received word that the performance will also be livestreamed by Pandora. Furthermore, Third Man Records has curated a digital mixtape on the Jack White…
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,…
As part of his homecoming last summer, Jack White donned a vintage Detroit Stars jersey and threw the ceremonial first pitch at a Tigers game at Comerica Park. To commemorate the occasion, Topps is releasing a new baseball card featuring the rocker as part of the 2015 Topps Series 1 set. The First…
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…