When you think of the intersection of music and technology, your mind may immediately jump to such cutting-edge artists as Björk, Brian Eno, or Radiohead. But even a traditionalist like Jack White can exploit our brave new world’s possibilities. After all, even though the Detroit rock icon launched a book publishing wing for his Third Man…
Country-rock legend Garth Brooks has announced two Detroit performances – his first stop in the Motor City since playing the Palace of Auburn Hills in 1996. After an 18-year hiatus, 52-year-old Brooks will return for two back-to-back shows at Detroit’s Joe Louis Arena, on February 27 and 28. As part of the “Garth…
The Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences announced the nominations for the 2015 Grammy Awards yesterday, and among the contenders were three Detroit artists. Rocker Jack White scored four nominations, rapper Eminem landed three, and R&B singer Kem earned one nod. Although none of these artists earned a nomination in one of the four…
Hip hop’s newest super-duo PRhyme (consisting of legendary producer DJ Premier and Detroit rap icon Royce da 5’9″) participated in an online Q&A Thursday by utilizing Reddit’s popular Ask Me Anything (AMA) forum category. Reddit, an endless forum for any subject under the sun (including countless music categories), provides open discussion and information…
Detroit will enjoy an extraordinary holiday-film experience, as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra will provide the live soundtrack for a special screening of Home Alone at Orchestra Hall, on December 17. The performance will be led by Sarah Hicks and feature the unforgettable sounds of John Williams’ Christmastime Home Alone soundtrack, and the hilarity provided on…
The grand architect of funk outfit Parliament-Funkadelic — George Clinton — will visit Detroit’s famed United Sound Systems recording studio in December for a rare meet-and-greet and book-signing opportunity with fans. Clinton’s memoir, “Brothers Be, Yo Like George, Ain’t That Funkin’ Kinda Hard on You?,” is a personal recant of nearly six decades…
Detroit techno legend Kevin Saunderson recently visited Ford Motor Co.’s Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne to look for some inspiration and brought along field recording equipment, as well as a film crew. The producer commented on the high-pitched tones and the rhythm of the clanging chains, which reminded him of drums and synthesizers — his…
One of Detroit’s most legendary hip hop personalities and producers — J Dilla — is now an action figure. Conceptualized by Detroit artist Sintex (who has been recently warring with out-of-town mural artists), and designed/sculpted by Korean artist P2PL, the J Dilla figure is more than 7 inches tall and includes a “D”…
Thanksgiving Eve is known colloquially as “the biggest bar night of the year,” as travelers across the nation return to their hometowns and reunite with friends before a day of football and Butterball. The evening before Turkey Day was occasion for another homecoming, though, as Danny Brown and his rap group Bruiser Brigade…
Detroit’s hip-hop community is seeing renewed attention of late, owing in no small part to Eminem’s “Detroit Vs. Everybody,” which features Danny Brown, Big Sean, Royce da 5’9”, Trick Trick, and Dej Loaf repping their hometown on a track with all-star, chart-conquering force. Dej Loaf’s deadeyed delivery is minimized, however, to a catchy hook…