Love has often been compared to a drug, whose addictive qualities not only uplift but also unsettle the spirits of someone in its grips. But it’s rare to hear a condition both as universal and as all-consuming as love likened to an object as mundane as a… glove? But Detroit soul-pop trio Taxon Clade…
Movement Electronic Music Festival is in full swing, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) is in on the action with a dynamic lineup of events over the weekend. This afternoon, the museum hosts a music discussion featuring the founders of Detroit Techno, better known as the Belleville Three. Juan Atkins, Derrick May,…
May is arguably the most important month for local electronic music, as fans from all parts of the globe travel to experience three days filled with performances at Detroit’s Hart Plaza. This year will be no exception; however, there will be new faces — including Detroit house producer Ryan McCray, who has…
Detroit house impresario and Slum Village DJ Andrés will soon release a brand-new 12” entitled Mighty Tribe. While the musician is being cagey about the exact drop date, FIT Distribution helpfully indicates that it is “upcoming” and is currently available for pre-order on their website. They also provided clips of the three tracks (“Mighty…
Take your white label techno records for a spin as Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has declared May 23 – 30 Detroit Techno Week. This announcement, timed with the upcoming Detroit Electronic Music Festival in Hart Plaza this Memorial Day weekend, is a loving dedication to the rich history of Detroit’s techno scene. Duggan,…
The world stood still the morning of January 10, 2016 when the death of the legendary David Bowie was announced, just days after his 69th birthday and the release of his final album Blackstar. The Thin White Duke was a universally beloved, illustrious symbol of pop music and creativity who made being different desirable…
