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…
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…
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…
Detroit rapper Danny Brown joined James Beard Award-winning bartender Jim Meehan for a taste-testing of celebrity-endorsed spirits on First We Feast. The emcee participated in the tasting of celebrity drinks such as: Nicki Minaj’s flavored moscato, Dan Aykroyd’s Crystal Head Vodka, Jay Z’s D’USSE cognac and Pharrell’s Qream peach liqueur. In…
Detroit producer/artist Mike Posner has released a video for his single “Top of the World,” which features Detroit landmarks, celebrity cameos and Motor City sports teams. Posner is joined by fellow-Detroit artist Big Sean, who offers multiple verses on the new track while donning a Blade Icewood tribute t-shirt. The video includes appearances by Posner’s…
Nothing Elegant (Amy Dreamcatcher and Lady Fantastic) have announced a 90s-fueld New Year’s Eve dance-party at Detroit’s Old Miami. The event will feature CoOwnaz artists Doc Waffles and Eddie Logix, Cold Men Young and singer Laura Finlay in a barrage of live hip hop and DJ sets. The event description says: “New Years…
Andre Drummond, forward for the Detroit Pistons, along with Pistons mascot Hooper, have been featured in a parody music video set to Eminem’s “Berzerk,” from his November release MMLP2. The Pistons promotional video is titled Hooper’s World: Berzerk and includes the authentic audio track from Eminem’s mega-hit. Hooper, the mascot horse, takes the lead…
The promoters of Toronto’s North by Northeast arts festival/conference (NXNE) have announced the 2014 initial performance lineup, which includes St. Vincent, Omar Souleyman, Juicy J and Detroit’s own Danny Brown. The announcement arrived in conjunction with NXNE’s early ticket release package and the lineup for the festival’s interactive music-conference element (NXNEi). The interactive…
BackBeat Detroit, a music-equipment retail pop-up, may arrive in downtown as soon as spring of 2014. Now two years in the making, BackBeat Detroit looks to serve the music equipment and supply needs of musicians in the city of Detroit while promoting Detroit-made products. The “music convenience store” will carry accessories, such…
Royal Oak Music Theatre is offering a generous Cyber Monday deal December 2, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for online customers only. The offer is a “buy one, get one free” (BOGO) for all concerts currently available for ticket purchasing. Tickets can be purchased directly through the Royal Oak Music Theatre website….