In honor of the 25th anniversary of his label, Plus 8, Detroit techno icon Richie Hawtin surprise-released a brand new album this weekend. From My Mind to Yours includes work from Hawtin’s various aliases — Plastikman, FUSE, Robotman, Childsplay, 80xx, and R.H.X. Many of the album’s tracks had been issued as mysterious white-label 12″…
“The Lost Albatross” is our first taste of new music from the backward-looking/forward-pushing Omar-S. The producer started his career in the early 2000s by cozying right up to the minimalism of Detroit techno and adding a dash (sometimes more) of Chicago house. Omar-S has always had a gift for creating steely sonic landscapes inhabited…
Since his days as Phreshy Duzit, Brooklyn-via-Detroit rapper Amir Obè has upped his game with every release. Along with the name change, Obè refined his bars and production style, releasing Detrooklyn last year to critical acclaim. He worked with OVO producer Vinylz on a track from that project, which led to a producing credit…
Cherished DIY music venue and living space Trumbullplex is seeking donations for one of its housing units that is in dire need of repair. Since it was collectivized in 1993, nearly everyone in Detroit’s local music scene has been to Trumbullplex’s theatre space for donation-based events and entertainment. With $35,000 needed for the renovation,…
Josh Smith and Josh Freed of Detroit-based cosmic-trap duo Gosh Pith have released their first original track since the debut of their Window EP in May. Clocking in at just over two minutes, “Gold Chain” epitomizes short but sweet. The song begins with minimalist, strumming guitar chords accompanied by the punctuation of a…
Don Was, legendary Detroit-born producer and label executive who has worked with the likes of Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones, has been named to the Detroit Institute of Music Education’s board of directors. He will join DIME’s founders Kevin Nixon and Sarah Clayman, as well as the senior managing director of venture capital…
Just like the title of Deadbeat Beat’s latest tape makes clear, Only Time Will Tell, as fans have waited for new material from the beloved trio for over four years now. Since 2011’s When I Talk to You, the group have amassed a cult-like following by playing shows here and there, while each of…
The big story last week may have been the grand opening of the Third Man Records Cass Corridor outpost in Jack White’s hometown of Detroit, but after taking a brief moment to celebrate, the label is back on its mission of releasing unique work by one-of-a-kind artists. Today, the imprint announced that it will…
November has been a big month for Detroit homecomings. Big Sean graced Joe Louis Arena for his largest hometown concert to date, Jack White christened Third Man Records’ highly-anticipated Cass Corridor grand opening, and, on the busiest party night of the year, Danny Brown returned to the Majestic for his second-annual Thanksgiving…
