Motor City emcee/producer Chuck Inglish announced the reunion of Midwest rap-duo The Cool Kids via Twitter this week, as well as plans for a 2014 album release, titled Shark Week. @thecoolkids – (Shark Week) coming soon. — Chuck Inglish (@Chuckisdope) January 6, 2014 Fans are hopeful that a Shark Week tour coinciding with the…
Detroit’s world-renowned music culture is typically associated with Motown melodies, jazz legends, rock-n’-roll roots, turntable wizards and hip hop superstars – not country music. Thanks to researchers Craig Maki and Keith Cady, listeners are exploring the Motor City’s forgotten country music history within their new book: “Detroit Country Music: Mountaineers, Cowboys and Rockabillies,”…
Attorneys representing the fans of Detroit rap-duo Insane Clown Posse filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI for labeling the group’s following as a “loosely organized hybrid gang.” Assisted by the Detroit office of the American Civil Liberties Union, ICP fans (known as “Juggalos”) argued that the ruling unfairly categorizes…
According to Monday’s reports by Fox 2 News and the Michigan Chronicle: FM 98 WJLB has confirmed on-air hosts Coco and Foolish have been fired from the popular radio morning show Coco, Foolish and Mr. Chase in the Morning. The Chronicle reports that a WJLB representative has admitted the Friday dismissals were due…
Eminem has announced the availability of 200 special-edition, Slim Shady-themed G-Shock watches to be released Tuesday at 2 p.m. (EST) via Eminem.com. According to the Detroit rapper’s Facebook page, approximately 100 have been personally autographed by Eminem. G-Shock’s partnership with Eminem began in 2013, which celebrated the 30th anniversary of Casio’s tactical model,…
Detroit emcee WarrenPeace has released a visual component for his Christmas-themed single, “Egg Nog Heavy,” directed by Josef Petrous. The seasonal video consists of WarrenPeace wandering city streets, playing a game of basketball, sweating profusely, cooking, eating, visiting Sam’s Liquor Store in Detroit and guzzling eggnog – all while dressed in a Santa…
Third Man Records’ infamous “Vault” subscription is celebrating its 19th collection by offering four White Stripes tracks from their 2003 album, Elephant, on limited-edition vinyl. “Seven Nation Army,” “I Just Don’t Know What to Do With Myself,” “The Hardest Button to Button” and “There’s No Home for You Here” will be packaged in…
Detroit music-lovers were gifted a massive variety of album releases in 2013: folk, classical, punk, electronic, and of course, the seemingly constant stream of hip hop records. 2013 was a monumental year for many Detroit artists, but an even more exciting one for listeners. In honor of the new year, Detroit Music Magazine…
Jack White appeared on the Charlie Rose interview program this week to discuss the history of Paramount Records, and his recently-released box set titled The Rise and Fall of Paramount Records, Volume One (1917-1927) through his Third Man Records label. White discussed the process of gathering the box set’s 800 rare recordings, the blues and…
New Year’s Eve in Detroit will offer concert-goers a wide variety of live music events – spanning across countless genres. Detroit Music Magazine has compiled a list of five of the best music events in Detroit. Have a safe and happy New Year! 5) White Shag, Sick, DJ Dante LaSalle @ PJ’s…