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Bands on Bands: Artists Weigh In on MT Blowout, Share Their Must-See Shows

Starting tomorrow the Metro Detroit area will be consumed by the annual musical Godzilla that is the Metro Times Blowout. The four day event, which has grown to span the cities of Detroit, Hamtramck, and Ferndale, kicks off tomorrow with an opening party and show at St. Andrews, featuring the undisputed king of party Andrew WK, and local bands Flint Eastwood, The Beggars, and Cheerleader. Over the past several years, some fans of the blowout have complained about its multi-city expansion, fi...

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CHECK IT! Detroit's Own Jamaican Queens Premier New Video

In the seemingly endless sea that is the Detroit music scene, it’s rare that a band captures our collective attention span for more than a brief, shimmering moment. Every once in a while, though, a majestic group of wizards appear to leave us all feeling like a high school students again, feeling the liberating effects of our first Mike’s Hard Lemonade. For the past several years, Jamaican Queens have been just that for music fans in Detroit and beyond. Formed in 2012 by Ryan Spencer and Ada...

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Detroit Soul Music Legends To Gather For One Of A Kind Benefit Event

Tomorrow, April 16 from 7:00-9:30 p.m., The Detroit Institute of Music Education (DIME) will play host to a benefit event so cool, it only happens in the D. It’s called The Detroit Soul Summit. Hosted by Detroit-based drummer/songwriter, educator, and soul music enthusiast Drew Schultz, this unique event is a must see for music lovers of all ages and genres. The summit is part of the continuation of Shultz’s “Back to Class” series, a project he’s been working on for several years. For the fi...

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Detroit Music Awards Hit The Fillmore This Friday

Detroit musicians, industry heavy hitters, and fans will pack The Fillmore for the 24th annual Detroit Music Awards this Friday, April 10. The show is presented by The Detroit Music Awards Foundation (DMAF), a Michigan 501(c) 3 non-profit corporation, and is sponsored by a number of Detroit businesses. According to their website, the DMAF’s mission is to recognize exceptional Detroit area musicians working on a national, regional and local level. They also work to support and nurture the mus...

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5 Must See Detroit Artists At Movement 2015

As we move ever closer to the looming magical weekend of Movement, we thought it might be good to get a head start on sorting through the monumental list of artists that make up phase one and two of this year’s line up. Today, we’ll start by highlighting a few of the Detroit artists that will grace the stage. Some are brand new to Movement, some are Detroit legends that have been playing for years. Regardless of their experience, though, each is sure to help make your time at Movement somethin...

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Detroit's Own GRiZ Releases New Album, "Say It Loud" - Listen To It Here

If you’ve not yet heard of hometown EDM hero, Griz, then get ready, because you’re about to hear him loud and clear. Griz is a true Metro Detroiter, born and raised in Southfield, and a graduate of Groves High School in Birmingham. His rise to EDM stardom began in 2011 with the release of his first album, End of the World Party, which led to opening slots on tours for more well established artists like Bass Nectar, Big Giagantic and Pretty Lights. He quickly gained popularity from his killer...

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Spring Is Coming, And So Soon Is The Epic Festival That Is Movement

If you were among the tens of thousands of people who flooded the streets of Corktown for St. Patrick’s Day last Sunday, then you’re well aware that spring is creeping in and Detroiters are ready to step out and have some fun. And along with warmer temperatures and revived spirits, Spring also signifies the start of one of the highlights of Detroit living … Festival season. Standing proudly atop of the long list of top notch Spring/Summer entertainment offerings is Movement – the international...