It’s no secret that this world of ours can sometimes be big, bad, and scary. Hatred and intolerance seem to proliferate in every corner of our society, from the political sphere to our beloved music scene. Luckily for Detroit, we have Seraphine Collective to help carve out a safe and positive space for people…
This week marks five years since the death of acclaimed English neo-soul singer Amy Winehouse. In that time, her legacy has reverberated not only in the documentary films and longform features about her life, but also in the many artists who have been influenced by her distinctive sound. Most of all, however, is the…
Last week, a new radio station quietly debuted in Detroit. The Bounce has taken over what was previously known as Detroit Sports 105.1 FM. While some sports fans are displeased, twenty- and thirtysomethings can rejoice, as the new station will play “throwback hip-hop and R&B songs from the ’90s and 2000s,” according to a…
Summer in the Motor City has long been bookended by major music festivals: Movement Electronic Music Festival over Memorial Day Weekend — joined this year by the first (and maybe last) Trip Metal Fest — and Labor Day Weekend’s choice of either Detroit Jazz Festival, Arts Beats & Eats, or the Hamtramck Labor Day…
New Year’s Eve gives people around the globe the opportunity to celebrate the past while looking to the future. This year, there’s no better place to do that than at Detroit’s own Orchestra Hall, where the Detroit Symphony Orchestra will perform “The Music of Prince.” The DSO will ring in 2017 by honoring…
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.
