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Record Store Day Detroit 2014

Record Store Day is a holiday celebrated on the third Saturday of April each year (April 19 in 2014) and is geared towards vinyl aficionados, 45″ collectors, and those who appreciate a good, old fashioned discount. Originating in 2007, the internationally-recognized holiday is known for its annual supply of special-edition releases distributed to local vinyl shops,…

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DSO Williams-Spielberg concert draws overnight wait, sells out in 15 minutes

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s highly-anticipated June 14 performance featuring special guests John Williams and Steven Spielberg released tickets to the general public on April 14, but the line began forming long before the 9 am ticket release. Hopeful concertgoers began setting-up camp as early as 8 pm on April 13 to be guaranteed tickets to…

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Eminem and Rihanna perform at MTV Movie Awards

  As one of the most highly-anticipated performances of Sunday evening’s 2014 MTV Movie Awards, Eminem took the stage with soon-to-be touring partner Rihanna to perform their 2013 MMLP2 hit “The Monster.”   The duo’s MTV performance was reminiscent of their official music video for “The Monster” as the stage was adorned with flaming rocks,…

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Metro Times Blowout 17 schedule announced

    Alternative print weekly Metro Times’ 17th annual Blowout music festival has finally announced its 300-band lineup spanning more than 20 venues in Detroit, Hamtramck, and Ferndale from April 30 through May 3.    Though many performance times have been omitted from the initial schedule, acts and excluded venue times are expected to be…

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Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole & Trey Songz to play Joe Louis

  Detroit radio station Channel 955 announced a major hip hop event Friday via Twitter, which is scheduled to feature Detroit’s own Big Sean at Joe Louis Arena on June 14.   The station’s “Big Show at The Joe” will feature performances by Sean, as well as Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, and Trey Songz in…

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Ellen DeGeneres surprises Detroit school choir with $50,000 check

  The Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences student choir became a household name after a YouTube video featuring the students’ rendition of Pharrell Williams’ hit-single “Happy” hit the Internet last month.   Since their digital debut, the student choir’s video has reached more than 1.4 million views on YouTube, and recently caught the eye of…

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Danny Brown (feat. Purity Ring) – “25 Bucks” (Video)

    Detroit’s hip hop giant Danny Brown has graced viewers with a new music video for “25 Bucks” featuring Purity Ring.   The visual accompaniment follows Brown on a journey through time as the emcee revisits scenes from his own childhood. The track focuses on Brown’s mother making sacrifices as he was growing up…

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Interview: #CoOwnaz

#CoOwnaz isn’t a music group, or a record label, or a clothing company – it’s an arts culture which can only be explained with a non-explanation.

Yo-Yo Ma and Damian Woetzel to visit Detroit Public elementary school

    Internationally-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma and former New York City Ballet Principal Dancer and Director of the Aspen Institute Arts Program Damian Woetzel will visit Detroit Public Schools’ Spain Elementary-Middle School to highlight the importance of arts education on Thursday, April 10.   In conjunction with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming performance, Ma and Woetzel…