The Detroit Symphony Orchestra and its musicians have announced the ratification of a new contract, after a series of only nine bargaining meetings. The terms of the new contract fit within the constraints of the DSO’s 10-year plan, Blueprint: 2023, as the agreement was approved by the DSO Board of Directors Monday. This…
Detroit emcee/producer Chuck Inglish (one-half of Midwest rap duo The Cool Kids) has released a record from his highly-anticipated solo album Convertibles featuring Montreal funk-masters Chromeo, titled “Legs.” The funk-driven track features the unmatched synthesizer prowess of Chromeo, plenty of cowbell and disco string sampling. “Legs” could absolutely be classified as a dance…
Detroit emcee Danny Brown recently supplied the voice for an animated character named Jumanji on Fox Animation Domination High-Def’s Lucas Bros. Moving Co. Fox Animation Domination High-Def (ADHD) is an adult-oriented, Saturday night block of cartoon programming, much like Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim. Lucas Bros. Moving Company, which began airing early 2014, is…
Detroit emcee/producer Doc Illingsworth has released a snow-inspired instrumental album, titled Flakes. As one-third of the Detroit rap group Detroit CYDI, Illingsworth has logged plenty of hours using production tools. His unique sound is brought to the forefront of this beat collection, as rooted samples, futuristic elements and steady rhythms collide. Track…
Detroit electronic artist/producer Grant Kwiecinski (aka GRiZ) is at the forefront of musical synthesis. His mixture of electronically-produced dance music, jazz, blues, soul and rock has birthed an unrivaled signature sound, and a growing contribution to the digital-music community. The former MSU student has spent his recent years touring the country, releasing free music online…
Motor City emcee/producer Chuck Inglish announced the reunion of Midwest rap-duo The Cool Kids via Twitter this week, as well as plans for a 2014 album release, titled Shark Week. @thecoolkids – (Shark Week) coming soon. — Chuck Inglish (@Chuckisdope) January 6, 2014 Fans are hopeful that a Shark Week tour coinciding with the…
Detroit’s world-renowned music culture is typically associated with Motown melodies, jazz legends, rock-n’-roll roots, turntable wizards and hip hop superstars – not country music. Thanks to researchers Craig Maki and Keith Cady, listeners are exploring the Motor City’s forgotten country music history within their new book: “Detroit Country Music: Mountaineers, Cowboys and Rockabillies,”…
Attorneys representing the fans of Detroit rap-duo Insane Clown Posse filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI for labeling the group’s following as a “loosely organized hybrid gang.” Assisted by the Detroit office of the American Civil Liberties Union, ICP fans (known as “Juggalos”) argued that the ruling unfairly categorizes…
According to Monday’s reports by Fox 2 News and the Michigan Chronicle: FM 98 WJLB has confirmed on-air hosts Coco and Foolish have been fired from the popular radio morning show Coco, Foolish and Mr. Chase in the Morning. The Chronicle reports that a WJLB representative has admitted the Friday dismissals were due…
Eminem has announced the availability of 200 special-edition, Slim Shady-themed G-Shock watches to be released Tuesday at 2 p.m. (EST) via Eminem.com. According to the Detroit rapper’s Facebook page, approximately 100 have been personally autographed by Eminem. G-Shock’s partnership with Eminem began in 2013, which celebrated the 30th anniversary of Casio’s tactical model,…