He’s given the world so much — including such memorable classics as “Living for the City” and “Higher Ground” — but last Tuesday it was the music industry who returned the love when they gathered at the Nokia Theatre in L.A. to give a tribute to Detroit legend Stevie Wonder for An All-Star Grammy Salute, which aired last…
“Epic” is the first word that comes to mind upon hearing the opening of “Gxmes,” the new track from Detroit MC Angel Haze. This is the second song she has released off of her upcoming EP, In The Winter of Wet Years, her first project following her 2013 Dirty Gold LP. The song,…
Detroit icon Robert Hood has made multiple contributions to electronic music over his career — from his early work as one of the founding members of Underground Resistance with “Mad” Mike Banks and Jeff Mills to his critical role in the development of minimal techno — under many different names (including Monobox, H&M, The Vision, Inner Sanctum, and…
The Hollywood Vampires are back from the (un)dead. Detroit-native shock rocker Alice Cooper has announced the formation of a new supergroup with actor Johnny Depp and Aerosmith’s Joe Perry called The Hollywood Vampires. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because Cooper’s used it before, to refer to his notorious posse of drinking buddies including John Lennon, Harry…
Between making guacamole and refurbishing furniture, Jack White has quite the wide array of talents. Of course, first and foremost, the Detroit icon is an absolutely captivating musical performer, and his latest B-side is a powerful reminder. Third Man Records is re-releasing his single “That Black Bat Licorice” as a vinyl 7″ with…
Detroit’s Protomartyr have released their video for “Want Remover” off of last year’s excellent album Under Color Of Official Right. The video, directed by Hanly Banks, features a dozen or so men and women doing interpretive dance in a sparse studio, set to the band’s heavy-hitting track. While post-punk and “ecstatic dancing” may…
In anticipation of his upcoming third studio album Dark Sky Paradise, Detroit rapper and GOOD Music affiliate Big Sean has released a behind-the-scenes video in which he talks about the importance of patience in his life and how it has helped him throughout his career. The three-minute clip also features collaborators such as…
Electric Forest Festival will return to Michigan’s Double JJ Ranch campgrounds June 25th-28th for its fifth year of big production, big crowds and a massive 2015 lineup. Michigan’s premiere camping music festival brings together fans of all genres to bask in four days of music and arts celebration. The Sherwood Forest’s seven…
DeJ Loaf knows something about hip-hop anthems. “Try Me” dominated radio waves late last summer with its infectious beat and the emcee’s undeniable charisma. She was also chosen as the face of Eminem’s “Detroit Vs. Everybody” cypher and provided the hook in her usual sing-song fashion. As is to be expected, everyone wants…
Listen up Bruisers… According to a recent post on his official Facebook page, Danny Brown is soliciting an exciting offer for one lucky Detroit-area fan. The 33-year-old rapper is actively looking for a Metro Detroit resident, who is a fan of his work, to appear in an upcoming documentary. The posting asks…