One word comes to mind when looking back at Detroit’s music projects of 2017: variety. Unlike other cities celebrated for their musical specialities, Detroit is home to countless genres, sounds, and communities — all distinct, yet part of the same ecosystem. This year, full-length albums, mixtapes, and EPs demonstrated the capacity to which artists are…
It didn’t seem possible, but 2017 was plenty worse than 2016 for most people. But if there was one area that remained consistently great, it was the quality of Detroit’s musical output. This year saw a bevy of tracks that pushed the envelope, connected traditions and styles, or just made us get on our feet…
Detroit will bring out its biggest names and most vibrant talent on Friday, April 29, as the Detroit Music Awards celebrates its 25th anniversary. Nominees will flock The Fillmore, vying for awards in categories including Outstanding Americana Artist, Outstanding Blues Vocalist, Outstanding Electronic/Dance Artist/Group, Outstanding National Single, and many more. The vast array of…
The 1984 cult-classic Purple Rain will be screened on April 27 in original 35mm film print at Detroit’s Redford Theatre to honor the recent death of pop superstar Prince.
Even with summer in the rearview mirror and fall in full swing, Detroit’s music scene is just as active as ever. Check out some of the most interesting events the city has to offer for October. Kickback House Show Festival Saturday, October 3, 2015 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Woodbridge, Detroit…
As summer comes to a close and we prepare for fall, Detroit still has an expansive offering of unique events. Here are some of DMM’s top picks for September. 36th Annual Detroit Jazz Festival Friday, September 4 – Monday, September 7, 2015 Hart Plaza & Campus Martius, Downtown Detroit This Labor…
Continuing his mission to chronicle the history of early American popular music, Detroit rocker Jack White has teamed up with legendary singer-songwriter T-Bone Burnett and Hollywood icon Robert Redford as executive producers of American Epic, a three-part documentary series, feature film, and series of recordings. According to a press release, the Bernard MacMahon-directed series,…
Nominees for the 2015 Detroit Music Awards have been announced, and the list of honorees includes many artists and recordings that have had an impact both nationally and here at home. This year’s ceremony, which marks its 24th year in 2015, was first established in 1992 by the Detroit Music Awards Foundation, a…
