Electronic/Dance
MOCAD to host Transmat 30th Anniversary Celebration
Movement Electronic Music Festival is in full swing, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) is in on the action with a dynamic lineup of events over the weekend. This afternoon, the museum hosts a music discussion featuring the founders of Detroit Techno, better known as the Belleville Three. Juan Atkins, Derrick May,…
Ryan McCray – Culture Vol.1 EP | DMM Premiere
May is arguably the most important month for local electronic music, as fans from all parts of the globe travel to experience three days filled with performances at Detroit’s Hart Plaza. This year will be no exception; however, there will be new faces — including Detroit house producer Ryan McCray, who has…
House icon Andrés readies upcoming Mighty Tribe EP
Detroit house impresario and Slum Village DJ Andrés will soon release a brand-new 12” entitled Mighty Tribe. While the musician is being cagey about the exact drop date, FIT Distribution helpfully indicates that it is “upcoming” and is currently available for pre-order on their website. They also provided clips of the three tracks (“Mighty…
Mayor Mike Duggan declares this week “Detroit Techno Week”
Take your white label techno records for a spin as Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has declared May 23 – 30 Detroit Techno Week. This announcement, timed with the upcoming Detroit Electronic Music Festival in Hart Plaza this Memorial Day weekend, is a loving dedication to the rich history of Detroit’s techno scene. Duggan,…
