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The Motels’ Martha Davis on surviving the ’80s, the subconscious art of songwriting, and the tragic side of motherhood

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The Motels’ Martha Davis on surviving the ’80s, the subconscious art of songwriting, and the tragic side of motherhood

By Jerilyn Jordan Feb 5, 2020

Sam Beam on 20 years of Iron and Wine, and finding a musical soulmate in Calexico

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Sam Beam on 20 years of Iron and Wine, and finding a musical soulmate in Calexico

By Jerilyn Jordan Jan 29, 2020

Keep your eyes and ears on these 10 Detroit acts in 2020

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Keep your eyes and ears on these 10 Detroit acts in 2020

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By Jerilyn Jordan Jan 22, 2020

Building a mystery with Shadow Show — the girl group you wish you were in

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Building a mystery with Shadow Show — the girl group you wish you were in

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By Jerilyn Jordan Jan 22, 2020

Detroit singer SuperCoolWicked shines on ‘High Gloss’

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Detroit singer SuperCoolWicked shines on ‘High Gloss’

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By Jasmine Graham Jan 22, 2020

Rock ’n’ roll band the Stools keep it simple, stupid

Rock ’n’ roll band the Stools keep it simple, stupid

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By Lee DeVito Jan 22, 2020

Ann Arbor’s Dani Darling takes soulful intergalactic lo-fi to new heights

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Ann Arbor’s Dani Darling takes soulful intergalactic lo-fi to new heights

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By Jerilyn Jordan Jan 22, 2020

Teddy Roberts and the Mouths are on a quest to play every dive bar in Detroit

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Teddy Roberts and the Mouths are on a quest to play every dive bar in Detroit

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By Anthony Spak Jan 22, 2020

Monica Plaza makes music to happily cry to

Monica Plaza makes music to happily cry to

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By Jerilyn Jordan Jan 22, 2020

Milk Bath keep things loud and heavy

Milk Bath keep things loud and heavy

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By Ana Gavrilovska Jan 22, 2020

Kesswa turns inward with contemplative neo-soul

Kesswa turns inward with contemplative neo-soul

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By Jerilyn Jordan Jan 22, 2020

As Bad Fashion, Austin Carpenter makes shimmering, guitar-centric pop songs

As Bad Fashion, Austin Carpenter makes shimmering, guitar-centric pop songs

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By Jeff Milo Jan 22, 2020

Autumn Wetli and Book Lovers just want to make music and sleep comfortably in their own beds, OK?

Autumn Wetli and Book Lovers just want to make music and sleep comfortably in their own beds, OK?

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By Jerilyn Jordan Jan 22, 2020

Don’t ghost singer-songwriter and proud mama’s girl Indigo De Souza

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Don’t ghost singer-songwriter and proud mama’s girl Indigo De Souza

By Jerilyn Jordan Jan 15, 2020

The Muggs are now elder statesmen in Detroit’s rock scene. How the hell did that happen?

The Muggs are now elder statesmen in Detroit’s rock scene. How the hell did that happen?

By Jeff Milo Jan 1, 2020

The best music of 2019, according to us (duh)

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The best music of 2019, according to us (duh)

By Jerilyn Jordan Dec 25, 2019

The Koffin Kats are dreaming of a Black Christmas

The Koffin Kats are dreaming of a Black Christmas

By Antonio Cooper Dec 18, 2019

Detroit hardcore band Child Bite’s Shawn Knight reflects on 15 years in the underground

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Detroit hardcore band Child Bite’s Shawn Knight reflects on 15 years in the underground

By Timothy J. Seppala Dec 11, 2019

Hard-working Ryan Dillaha rolls up his sleeves for his fourth album of Americana

Hard-working Ryan Dillaha rolls up his sleeves for his fourth album of Americana

By Jeff Milo Dec 11, 2019

From chart-topping preteens to independent crooning dads, how Hanson hacked the boyband equation

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From chart-topping preteens to independent crooning dads, how Hanson hacked the boyband equation

By Jerilyn Jordan Dec 11, 2019

How rapper B Free scored a gig performing for the Detroit Pistons

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How rapper B Free scored a gig performing for the Detroit Pistons

By Kahn Santori Davison Dec 4, 2019

Singer-songwriter Carmel Liburdi mixes punk, hip-hop into her own brand of folk

Singer-songwriter Carmel Liburdi mixes punk, hip-hop into her own brand of folk

By Jeff Milo Dec 4, 2019

Sheefy McFly celebrates a decade of Detroit hip-hop showcase The Air Up There

Sheefy McFly celebrates a decade of Detroit hip-hop showcase The Air Up There

By Antonio Cooper Nov 27, 2019

Why Detroit’s Jax Anderson dropped her ‘Flint Eastwood’ moniker to evolve her sound and heal herself

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Why Detroit’s Jax Anderson dropped her ‘Flint Eastwood’ moniker to evolve her sound and heal herself

By Jerilyn Jordan Nov 20, 2019

Matthew Dear looks back on 20 years of Ghostly International, Ann Arbor-born label and lifestyle brand

Matthew Dear looks back on 20 years of Ghostly International, Ann Arbor-born label and lifestyle brand

By Jerilyn Jordan Nov 13, 2019

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