View image | gettyimages.com “Something nobody in the rap world thought was possible” is about to become a reality. According to a feature in Hollywood Reporter, N.W.A — the West Coast hip-hop group who popularized gangsta rap in the late 1980s — will be reuniting for a tour in support of the biopic…
The experimental noise underground is known for acts that are as prolific as they are provocative, with artists producing several limited-release runs of work yearly on formats as far afield as CD-Rs or cassette tapes. In our digital era, these media may seem antiquated, but in a genre known for its attention to tactile…
The first words we hear on “KYBM” are “This is unconventional.” They’re an apt description not only for the sound and substance of the second single Tunde Olaniran’s shared from his forthcoming debut full-length, Transgressor, but they sum up the artist himself. Olaniran makes music whose path is completely unpredictable, but whose results are…
If you thought the release of a long-awaited EP from Detroit’s rising electro-pop duo Gosh Pith would mean a break from new material for a while, then you’d be wrong — or at least partly so. Although Josh Smith and Josh Freed put out their debut record, Window, about two months ago, they’ve also…
More than two months after the release of their self-titled LP, punk/garage quintet Mexican Knives have unveiled their visual component for the album’s second track – “Beach Song.” “Dash-cam” encounters with everyday characters are carefully spliced with scenes from a blonde model’s lonely travels. Directed by Erin Barry, the group’s new release is…
Widely considered the breakout story of last year’s Detroit rock scene, post-punk act Protomartyr could have easily coasted on the success of their sophomore album, Under Color of Official Right, our pick for the best album of 2014. But they’re not resting on their laurels; today the band announced the upcoming release of their next…
Yes, you read that correctly. On Wednesday, July 1, Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance on Monroe Public Access Cable Television (MPACT)’s monthly program Only in Monroe. He didn’t just show up – he hosted all 41 minutes. After enjoying some seasonal wine with the program’s regular hosts, the late-night funny man…
Big Sean has had a big month. The Detroit-bred rapper born Sean Anderson kicked off June with a visit to his hometown, where he unveiled a new recording studio at his alma mater of Cass Technical High School. This 784-square-foot space will become a part of the school’s music curriculum and is a joint…
Singer/rapper Tunde Olaniran’s music eludes easy description. His voice skyrockets into the heavens with gravity-defying aplomb while his lyrics maintain an earthbound consciousness that is the very definition of “keeping it real.” The arrangements are a melange of sugar, spice, and spikes — so even his most pointed barbs go down smoothly. Thus far…
This week, thousands of concert-goers will flock to the hallowed Double J Ranch in Rothbury, Michigan to celebrate a weekend of art and music. The Ranch will once again host Michigan’s largest music festival – Electric Forest. This year’s event sold out in record time and looks to be the largest event to date, featuring hundreds…