The Four Tops’ Duke Fakir Is Ready To Get Back on the Road
After 67 years of touring, the last original member of The group is itching to end his COVID-19-induced hiatus
The Stooges’ ‘Live at Goose Lake: August 8th, 1970’ Rewrites Rock History
Plus, a roundup of artistic events to check out in October
Detroit Historical Museum Looks Back at 20 Years of Electronic Music Festivals in the...
The museum's new photography exhibit showcases images from the last two decades of the annual event
Tune in to Detroit Jazz Festival’s Virtual Concerts
The 2020 event will feature performances by artists such as Robert Glasper, Pharoah Sanders, and the Rodney Whitaker Sextet
Mobile and Digital Performance Series to Highlight Kresge Artists
"Now: Future" will include pop-up musical performances in Detroit neighborhoods and online film premiers
Motown Museum Offers Songwriting and Music Production Workshop for Teens
The museum aims to help young artists amplify their voices through virtual clinics, mini lessons, and a private songwriting session
Pianist Andy Milne Explores Creative Collaborations at U-M
After beating cancer, the jazz artist is finding his groove in Ann Arbor
Local Singer Jai Fears Talks Her First EP, ‘Gemini’
The multi-hyphenate entertainer reveals the message behind her new release and how it pays homage to her hometown of Detroit
Beatboxer Stevie Soul Finds Music in the Rhythms of Everyday Life
His latest project features Sadelle Moore, StockX's lead footwear authenticator
Indie Rocker Anna Burch Puts Sleepless Nights to Good Use on ‘If You’re Dreaming’
The Detroit indie rocker leans into sleeplessness and anxiety on her new album
The Battle for Control of Aretha Franklin’s Estate Shows No Sign of Ending
A look at the Franklin family feud
Vinyl Revival: How Detroit Became a Hub for the Industry’s Comeback
Whether making them, selling them, or simply spinning them, Detroit is teeming with people who are passionate about records
The Record Keepers: Mark Stryker
Music writer, jazz fan, lover of records and the places that sell them
How to Pick The Right Turntable For Your Vinyl Needs
high-end or vintage?
The Record Keepers: Dan Austin
Admirer of the obscure
The Record Keepers: Andrey Douthard and Anna Atanassova
The owners of Paramita Sound are purveyors of ’tangible things’
The Record Keepers: Juan Atkins
The DJ is still unboxing his 1,500-piece vinyl collection
The Record Keepers: Carl Craig
A techno legend with a taste for "Honey"
Take These for a Spin
Stepping into a record store can be a bit intimidating for the casual consumer or the vinyl virgin. So much music … where to begin? In the spirit of National Record Store Day — an annual celebration of vinyl and its independent purveyors around the world, happening this year on June 20 — we asked owners and staff at nine local shops to share their recommendations for records worth adding to your collection. Happy hunting!
Wash Your Hands to These 16 Songs By Artists with Metro Detroit Roots
Scrub along to hits like “Lose Yourself” by Eminem, Alice Cooper's “School's Out,” or “Respect” by Aretha Franklin
