Jeff Mills releases new sci-fi–inspired solo LP, Free Fall Galaxy
In continuing the legendary collection of his Sleeper Wakes series, second wave Detroit techno icon Jeff Mills has released a new solo LP today entitled Free Fall Galaxy through his own Axis Records label. This album marks the ninth chapter of Mills’ remarkable story, following Emerging Crystal Universe in 2014. Mills describes the…
Dirtybird BBQ expands to two-day event on Belle Isle
Dirtybird BBQ returns to Detroit on August 27 and 28 after last year’s absence. The “Double-D BBQ” will span two days and take place on Belle Isle. The barbecue party also boasts “County Fair” flair, bringing activities such as “Best in Show” contests, as well as carnival games and food. The summer tour will…
Dej Loaf drops three new music videos in one day
Detroit favorite Dej Loaf has been blowing up. Since dropping her mixtape All Jokes Aside this April, the artist’s exposure has exploded. To keep the party moving along, Dej — with the help of director C.J. South — has gifted her fans with three stylish videos in the past week. Reportedly all three were…
Richie Hawtin — From My Mind to Yours
In 1990, Richie Hawtin founded the Plus 8 record label along with fellow DJ John Acquaviva. The two second-wave Detroit techno artists initially released their own work, as well as that of other local musicians like Kenny Larkin. Soon the imprint crossed over to Europe, where rave culture and hardcore techno’s faster tempos reigned supreme. In Rotterdam,…
Danny Brown unveils new track and video “When It Rain
It’s been three years since Danny Brown released his last full-length, Old; however, fans of the Detroit rapper can expect something big soon. The 35-year-old emcee not only teased the progress of his upcoming project and proclaimed his new partnership with independent British record label Warp, but also unveiled a brand-new song and…
DSO to perform The Music of Prince on New Year’s Eve
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…
Quelle Chris — Lullabies for the Broken Brain
The word lullaby means something different to you than it does to me. It is a word that immediately brings to mind a specific moment, melody, or image. Most associate lullabies with sleep, the inescapable consequence of being awake. Every living thing knows what it is to sleep. Some find tranquility, while others wrestle…
J Dilla’s The Shining to be reissued as limited edition box set
Late rap icon J Dilla continues to live on through music, as his third studio full-length The Shining will be reissued as a limited edition box set to mark its tenth anniversary. Though the album was only about three-quarters complete when the producer died in 2006, fellow Detroit artist Karriem Riggins orchestrated its completion…