The Metro: Detroit built techno on grit and genius. What will it take to sustain it?
Detroit made techno. It was born in Black brilliance, forged in sweat, steel, and speaker stacks. The early days were...
The Metro: Detroit built techno on grit and genius. What will it take to sustain it?
Detroit made techno. It was born in Black brilliance, forged in sweat, steel, and speaker stacks. The early days were...
The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Sweet Danger’ by Obongjayar
What’s happening Detroit! Chris Campbell from The Progressive Underground and it’s time for our Pick of the Week. This week’s...
The Metro: Navigating sobriety, substance use at Movement festival
We're just over a week away from Movement, Detroit’s annual electronic music festival. The event draws techno lovers from across...
In The Groove Pick of the Week: ‘You got time and I got money’ by Smerz
This is a love song that is absolutely stuck to my ribs. If Smerz is new to you, know that...
The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Treat Me Right’ by Carl Bias feat. Miyan Bryant
This week's pick is a powerhouse connection of Chicago’s legendary producer Carl Bias and Detroit’s own electronic songbird, Miyan Bryant....
In The Groove: Tycho on the music that made him, from The Beatles to French house and back
In The Groove is WDET’s award-winning series that talks with creatives from all walks of life about the music that...
Movement 2024
WDET is partnering with Paxahau as an official media partner for the Movement electronic music festival this Memorial Day weekend,...
The Boulevard: Hear Crackazat, Jihoon, Moodymann and more
This week's episode of The Boulevard is an eclectic mix of uptempo dance tracks, including music from Sweden-based DJ Crackazat....
Live on WDET: Jon Dixon
Bridging the gap between jazz, classical and electronic music, there’s the mighty Jon Dixon. Dixon is trained in classical piano...
Detroit electronic music legend Delano Smith talks cancer diagnosis and support from the community
Delano Smith is a musical legend in the city of Detroit. The Chicago-born, Detroit-raised producer has had a career spanning...
Sam’s Jams Live: Kyle Hall
On this installment of Sam’s Jams Live, WDET’s Sam Beaubien sat down with Detroit electronic producer and DJ, Kyle Hall....
Who created Detroit techno? New documentary shines light on pioneering musicians
A documentary that shines a light on the visionaries behind Detroit Techno is getting a premiere at the Tribeca Festival...