April 2020
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Hour Detroit: April 2020 Digital Edition
Metropolitan Detroit’s Monthly Magazine
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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!
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Tips for Success
Sure, you can get your teen a shiny laptop, a heap of dorm room necessities, and the other basics on the “what to bring to orientation” checklist, but that will only get them so far. Here are five ways parents can really help set their kids up for success in college. Teach them about money. […]
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Student-Centered Outlook
There’s so much buzz around selecting a college nowadays that America has made a holiday of sorts out of it. Depending on who you ask, May 1 is “National College Signing Day” or “Decision Day,” a day when photos and hashtags and declarations about college decisions inundate social media. It’s traditionally the deadline at many […]
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The Record Keepers: Mike Dutkewych
Saver of Detroit’s soul (records)
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A Tale of Two Presses: Archer, Third Man, and A Waning Industry that Roared Back to Life
A look at the area’s two thriving record presses
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The Record Keepers: Carl Craig
A techno legend with a taste for “Honey”
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The Record Keepers: Juan Atkins
The DJ is still unboxing his 1,500-piece vinyl collection
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The Record Keepers: Andrey Douthard and Anna Atanassova
The owners of Paramita Sound are purveyors of ’tangible things’
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The Record Keepers: Dan Austin
Admirer of the obscure
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How to Pick The Right Turntable For Your Vinyl Needs
high-end or vintage?
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The Record Keepers: Ann Delisi
The WDET host has deep roots and eclectic tastes
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The Record Keepers: Mark Stryker
Music writer, jazz fan, lover of records and the places that sell them
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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
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Local Flavor: Chickpea Mango Curry Recipe
The recipes is the perfect combination of spicy and sweet
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Belle Isle Has Emerged From Neglect — but Its List of Needs is Daunting
The Detroit staple has become a model of how public and private interests can combine efforts to meet a worthwhile challenge
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Social Tykes to Be a Hub for Overextended Parents and Their Little Ones
The play space is expected to open in Corktown this summer
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Detroit Remains a Muse for Acclaimed Photographer Camera Jesus
The Romeo native has amassed nearly 100,000 Instagram followers
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Midtown’s Sauce Shares Its Recipe for the Roquette Cocktail
Muddled arugula stars in this sip from the multi-concept culinary space, which is coming to Midtown
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The Battle for Control of Aretha Franklin’s Estate Shows No Sign of Ending
A look at the Franklin family feud
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Detroit Soccer District Makes Soccer Affordable and Accessible
Irked by a dearth of soccer options in the city, Joseph de Verteuil got the ball rolling himself
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How to Create a Welcoming Home for Bats
Building a space for these imperiled pollinators is good for them — and for your garden
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Introducing Tropibags: Eco-Friendly Totes Made From Recycled Plastic
From trash to treasure
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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
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Beatboxer Stevie Soul Finds Music in the Rhythms of Everyday Life
His latest project features Sadelle Moore, StockX’s lead footwear authenticator
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The Way It Was – Flo Ballard, 1969
The Supremes’ singer, who died at the age of 32, pushed for more leads on songs