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Movement Phase 2 lineup and tickets released

  Detroit’s Movement Electronic Music Festival (one of three electronic super-shows this summer) has announced the release of its Phase 2 lineup and available ticket packages.   The Hart Plaza-hosted, three-day festival (Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26) announced its Phase 1 lineup in December. Though electronic music fans of Detroit responded to the initial performance…

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MOCAD Winter 2014 exhibit to feature Jamaican Queens and Doc Waffles

  In honor of the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD)’s Winter 2014 opening exhibit on Friday (2/7), two of Detroit’s most interesting acts will be brought together for a celebration of Detroit music and art culture.    Jamaican Queens, Detroit’s highly-acclaimed dark-pop trio, and CoOwnaz-affiliate emcee Doc Waffles will grace the MOCAD with the…

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Danny Brown and Adidas reintroduce the Top Ten sneaker

  It’s no secret that Detroit hip-hop artist Danny Brown is a sucker for fashion. (Look at his hair.)   Brown’s punk rock-inspired image has encouraged hip hop fans to stray from cultural norms, such as: baggy pants, Cartier glasses and Jordan-brand sneakers. The in-your-face nature of Brown’s musical content and live performances are depicted…

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Berserker Fest prepares to melt faces in Ferndale

  In the midst of Michigan’s coldest season, punk/metal/thrash/rock fans in Detroit are preparing to have their faces figuratively melted for the next four days.   Berserker Fest, a brand-new metal festival hosted in Ferndale, celebrates its first performance on Wednesday and continues until Saturday evening. The guitar-driven mega show is scheduled to feature more…

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Interview: Flint Eastwood

    Flint Eastwood is the muse of Detroit’s Spaghetti Western soundtrack.   The four-piece rock group (currently seeking a bass player) has become known for live-show antics, Western-inspired style and vibrant vocal sounds. Jax Anderson (vocals/guitar), Bryan Pope (guitar/vox) and Mark Hartman (drums) make-up one of Detroit’s most unforgettable live acts – with powerful melodies, passionate fans…

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Amerigo Gazaway to release Mos Def and Marvin Gaye mashup album

  As part of an experimental new project,  Producer Amerigo Gazaway has combined the sounds of emcee Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def) and the Motor City’s late soul-godfather Marvin Gaye.   The concept album, titled Yasiin Gaye, features deconstructed samples of Gaye’s Motown classics rearranged as new compositions. These reconstructed favorites serve as a platform for…

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Bob Dylan to star in Detroit-themed Chrysler Super Bowl ad

    According to reports from Billboard magazine, Bob Dylan will star in a new Detroit-centered Super Bowl advertisement for Chrysler (now Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) during Sunday’s game between the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks.   Following in the footsteps of Eminem, Berry Gordy and Clint Eastwood, the 72-year-old folk singer will appear in…

Big Sean – “1st Quarter Freestyle” (Video)
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Big Sean – “1st Quarter Freestyle” (Video)

  Detroit rap superstar Big Sean has released a new freestyle track along with corresponding visuals titled “1st Quarter Freestyle.”   Produced by Detroit’s own Key Wane (also produced: Drake’s “All Me,” Meek Mill’s “Amen” and Big Sean’s “Guap” and “Beware”) and Travis $cott, the freestyle-track’s haunting beat incorporates a sharply-struck church bell and electronic choir harmonics. The minimalist…

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DSO announces 2014-2015 season schedule and Tchaikovsky festival

  The Detroit Symphony Orchestra has announced its programming schedule for the 2014-2015 Orchestra Hall Classical, Pops, and Young People’s Family Subscription Series – with a zero percent increase for ticket prices.   Conductor and DSO Music Director Maestro Leonard Slatkin will lead in celebrating American concertos with a season focused on concerti written by…

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Jamaican Queens – “Wellfleet Outro” (Video)

    Detroit electronic group Jamaican Queens have released a visual component to “Wellfleet Outro” – a track from their spring 2013 release Wormfood.   Directed by Andrew Miller, and created and produced by The Right Brothers, the music video examines the many different variables of a romantic relationship. This slow-motion-moving visual piece offers instances…