Young Heavy Souls’ founder Matt Black, aka Peace to Mateo, plays with alt-R&B artist James Linck’s “Black to Black,” giving the track a light, sleepy feel. It evokes the sensation of waking up from a long nap or the hazy mood after breaking a lucid dream. Even though Linck has stated that he plans…
Movement Electronic Music Festival, which celebrated its 10th anniversary this year, has revealed the Phase 1 lineup for 2017. The highly acclaimed outdoor event will feature the venerated acid house pioneer Carl Cox as the Main Stage headliner on Monday night of the three-day fest, which returns to Hard Plaza on Memorial Day weekend,…
Embed from Getty Images Detroit-born vocalist Colonel Abrams, who became popular in the 1980s underground dance scene, has died at the age of 67. Before scoring his first major hit in 1984 with “Music Is the Answer” on the independent label Streetwise, Abrams sang in a band called 94 East, which featured Prince…
To say that this week has been an emotional one is an understatement. If you’re in need of a release, we have just the thing for you. Detroit Music Magazine is honored to premiere the local duo Mega Powers’ newest single “Rooftop,” which will launch you into a blissful, melodic escape. Mega Powers…
Dally in the Alley will celebrate its 39th year of local music, art, and food in the Cass Corridor on September 10.
Houston rapper Travis Scott has announced a surprise performance at Detroit’s Russell Industrial Center, alongside Mr. Carmack, Sonny Digital, Kamaiyah, TM88, and others.
Electric Forest Festival has announced an expansion to two weekends starting in 2017. The 2016 installment of the Rothbury, Michigan-based event was the biggest to date, leaving many fans without tickets. In a statement on the official website, organizers have stated that they wanted to not only “preserve intimacy and integrity,” but also bring…
Detroit-native DJ Claude VonStroke talks about the upcoming Dirtybird BBQ on Belle Isle, his Detroit roots, and the 11th anniversary of his Dirtybird label.
The UpNorth Music & Arts Festival debuts this weekend in Copemish, Michigan, in Manastiee County. What first appeared to be a small, grassroots festival has impressed with the second and third phase of their lineup. Taking place August 19 – 21, the inaugural year features a bevy of Detroit’s best artists. From Golf Clap…
Embed from Getty Images The unofficial end of summer will bring a bevy of musical acts big and small — both homegrown and nationally renowned — to Downtown Royal Oak for the 19th Annual Ford Arts, Beats & Eats. The schedule for the outdoor festival, which takes place Labor Day Weekend, was recently announced…