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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 […]

It was fairly evident, once the White Stripes became a secret that neither the Detroit nor the general American underground could contain any longer, that there was something unique and special about them. Leader Jack White, manhandling a red plastic Airline guitar from the ’60s, seemed especially touched by genius. Atop “sister” (in actuality, his […]

We Came As Romans have made a special announcement regarding their fall anniversary tour for their 2009 album, To Plant A Seed. The tour kicked off Sept. 29 and ended Nov. 7, but not before the band offered something unique for their fans. A recording of their Nov. 6 tour date in Detroit will be […]

Touché Amoré's van was sadly broken into in Detroit, MI last night after their show at St. Andrews Hall. Although the band lost their personal belongings, their musical gear was not stolen. The band will be performing tomorrow at Riot Fest in Chicago, IL as scheduled at 6:30 pm on the Rebel Stage. Read tweets […]

Deerhunter, The National and Sigur Ros are among some of the acts who will play the St. Jerome's Laneway Festival in Detroit on September 14. The inaugural festival will be held at Meadow Brook Music Festival. Other acts include AlunaGeorge, Charli XCX, Chet Faker, Chvrches, The Dismemberment Plan, Flume, Frightened Rabbit, Haerts, Icona Pop, My Brightest Diamond, Phosphorescent, […]