Electronic/Dance
Seth Troxler to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro for cancer research
On July 15, London-based DJ and Lake Orion native Seth Troxler plans to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation, Australia’s largest research group for brain cancer. Troxler will embark on his journey up the mountain with nine influential Australian companions including Olympic medalist Lachlan Jones and legal activist…
Detroit Music Awards celebrates its 25th anniversary this Friday
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…
Redford Theatre to screen Prince’s Purple Rain on April 27
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.
Charivari Detroit announces 2016 dates and lineup
Detroit’s powerhouse electronic music festival Charivari last week announced its dates for 2016, with the event taking place this year on August 6 and 7. The recently established festival began its musical mission in 2014, with festivities occurring at Milliken State Park. Last year, Charivari Detroit relocated to Belle Isle Park, where it will…
Valley Hush share “Iris,” first single from upcoming debut album
Like the ’80s starlets of yore through a broken looking glass, Valley Hush’s first single “Iris” from their upcoming debut full-length is a synth-heavy roller coaster. Producer/multi-instrumentalist Alex Kaye and singer/lyricist/percussionist Lianna Vanicelli released a teaser for the song last week with visuals from artists Clinton Sinder & Tony Katai. The group puts it…
Jeff Mills launches Axis Audiophile Series
Rapidly adding to his already immense collection of original material, Detroit techno pioneer Jeff Mills has recently announced an audiophile offshoot of his own label Axis Records. The project is called the Axis Audiophile Series, which will be “mastered for high-fidelity sounds” and specifically cut to 180 gram virgin vinyl at 32-bit/48kHz. The…