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The album has been declared dead nearly as many times as the Motor City has, but if you needed any proof that such bold pronouncements need to be taken with a grain of salt, look no further than the list below. Detroit acts released a veritable treasure trove of great full-lengths in 2014,…
Our city has always been an unyielding spring of exciting new hip-hop and this year was no different. Passalacqua and Tunde Olanrian kept things fresh and unpredictable, stretching the genre so far until it was almost unrecognizable. Danny Brown was the highlight on an album by one of the most explosive young producers in…
Detroit was blessed in 2014 with multiple new venues, countless hard-hitting singles, and a generous helping of digestible full-length albums. It only makes sense that the video accompaniments to the music of the last 12 months were just as memorable. An overwhelming number of Detroit-area musicians have a great knack for visual art, design…
In 2014, Detroit was host to an array of spectacular concerts and events. From the Masonic Temple and Hart Plaza to PJ’s Lager House and the Fox Theatre, local, national, and international acts graced our ears with great performances. Surely our city is a haven for those who worship live music. Whether you…