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El Club launches Kickstarter campaign for Vernor Cafe expansion
Next month, Southwest Detroit venue El Club celebrates its one year anniversary. During that time, it’s become a hub for fans of all ages to experience an eclectic selection of music. In 2016 alone, the venue hosted more than 125 events with upwards of 20,000 attendees. But rather than rest on their laurels, the…
Interview: saajtak
A mark of any good live band is the ability to improvise. Not only does it showcase polished musicianship, but it gives even the most enthusiastic fans something new and exciting. Within this “jam” section, the foundation of a band is put to the test: trust, teamwork, creativity, and collaboration. There are many…
Chronic Tan — “La La Lodge” (Video) | DMM Premiere
Detroit’s Chronic Tan released their debut EP Wilderness Campaign last fall on Palm Tapes, introducing us to their cerebral, reverb-soaked brand of rock. With a heavy nod to ’90s underground indie bands, Chronic Tan’s songs are built on a solid foundation of tight guitar playing and vocalist Kevin Singer’s meticulous lyricism. Singer’s voice also…
Alt-J, Run the Jewels, Solange to headline Mo Pop 2017
Mo Pop Festival, which celebrates its fifth anniversary this year, will return to Detroit’s West Riverfront Park on July 29 and 30 headlined by Alt-J, Foster the People, Run the Jewels, and Solange. The popular outdoor event boasts stages of music, a locally crafted food and beverage experience, an art village, and much more….
Jack White profiled in latest issue of The New Yorker
Jack White is a man of many identities: upholsterer and musician, performer and businessman, rock star and father, Detroiter and Nashvillian. A new in-depth feature on the prolific artist in the March 13 issue of The New Yorker provides an intimate glimpse of the enigmatic figure and introduces us to new depths of the…
Ann Arbor’s Blind Pig officially listed for sale
During the day, the Blind Pig is quiet. Its beer-soaked halls, scuffed checkered floor, and graffitied walls wait patiently for the night, when hundreds of people flock to the venue to see live music on any given night. The Pig has been an institution in Ann Arbor for decades, which is why news…
Third Man Pressing announces grand opening details
On Saturday, February 25 at 10:00 a.m., Third Man Pressing — a new vinyl pressing plant located in Midtown Detroit’s Cass Corridor — will hold a free grand opening event. This occasion is open to the public and will feature performances by The Mummies, The Oblivians, and Craig Brown Band. Perhaps the most…
MotorKam — BlackDaddy’s Greatest Hits | DMM Premiere
It’s four months to the day since Detroit rapper MotorKam released his single “Redlight,” and in that time, we’ve been eagerly awaiting new music from his “BlackDaddy” project. Detroit Music Magazine is proud to say the wait is over, as MotorKam has shared an exclusive premiere of his new full-length with us. Don’t…