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11 bands that shaped Detroit punk, from MC5 to the White Stripes

Detroit in the 1950s and ‘60s was a “boomtown,” according to MC5 guitarist Wayne Kramer. “It was the manufacturing center of the world,” he wrote in the October 2003 issue of Mojo magazine. “If you wanted it built, we could build it in Detroit. Jobs were there for anyone willing to put in an honest […]

The final Record Store Day drop may very well be the best one yet

It looks like Record Store Day 2020 turned out to be a success for both stores and fans this year. While farming exclusive releases over a series of months initially drew criticism, the gambit did pay off for retailers hit hard by coronavirus lockdowns and collectors who wanted something amazing to color their ample free […]