P.Y. is a digital strategist and media enthusiast. His grandfather was a school principal and flew a B-17 "Flying Fortress" during WWII.
Juan Atkins is the creator of techno music. As many new genres of music begin, techno derived from new technologies powered by the curiosity of young musical pioneers. Atkins, along with two other forefathers, Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson, (known as the Bellville Three) cultivated a new musical style, influenced by the…
Detroit’s infamous hip-hop opera 8 Mile will soon enjoy a public screening at one of the film’s most iconic locations – the once glorious Michigan Theatre. On May 30, the former Michigan Theatre (now being utilized as an indoor parking garage) will host a public screening of the 2002 film, which stars Eminem as…
DMM Readers, Welcome to the newly renovated Detroit Music Magazine! After 18 months of operation we decided that it was time for an upgrade. The new website design, which celebrated its soft launch on April 30, is already helping to make Detroit Music Magazine more user-friendly and more engaging than ever….
Detroit’s funk supergroup is back. In an announcement on Friday, May 1, the group revealed a teaser video for the continuation of their “Mixtakes” series, which documents live studio performances as a one-take visual recording. In conjunction with the two new video releases, Mixtakes 3 & 4 will also be released on CD and vinyl,…
View image | gettyimages.com Interested in hearing the soundtracks from “Toy Story,” “James and the Giant Peach” and “A Bug’s Life” with the potency of a live orchestra? Well, it’s going to cost you. Iconic singer, songwriter and composer Randy Newman has announced his participation in the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s annual Heroes Gala – a…
Renowned Detroit musician, producer, engineer and emcee Eddie Logix has gifted the Detroit music community with a capacious portfolio of projects, EPs, albums and collectives over the years, but now – listeners are giving back. On the evening of Monday, April 13, Logix, part of the #CoOwnaz creative collective, Sleepless Inn and…
Just three days after a career-spanning set at Coachella, Jack White has announced that he will take a break from live performing… “for a long period of time.” According to a Facebook post by Third Man Records, White has decided to lay low after years of touring with multiple configurations, but will embark…
Without any warning, the one and only – Prince – has announced his first Detroit performance date in more than 11 years. The announcement came as part of Prince’s impromptu 2015 Hit & Run Tour, which is unveiling its show dates and locations individually. The tour’s Detroit stop is scheduled for Thursday, April 9,…
Mass Appeal’s web series “Rhythm Roulette” has paid its respects to the Detroit hip hop community by featuring artists such as Black Milk, SKYWLKR and now – a double-dose – Detroit-based producer Filthy Rockwell and Mass Appeal-signed rapper Boldy James. “Rhythm Roulette” is truly a test of a producer’s on-the-spot ability to take…
After a 10-year hiatus (and some undeniable aging), The Rolling Stones will return to Comerica Park on July 8, as part of the legendary group’s upcoming Zip Code Tour. The 15-city tour, which is scheduled to begin in San Diego and end in Quebec, Canada, will feature The Rolling Stones’ semi-original, and most…