MI Local: A smorgasbord of exciting Michigan music to kick off 2025
Each year starts off a little bit slow, then suddenly accelerates! Very soon, we'll have a cavalcade of new music...
In The Groove: Big psychedelia guitars and warm throwbacks; music from Kraftwerk, Lawne + more
I kicked off today's show trying to warm up the city with some classics from Beatles, Bob Dylan, Wreckless Eric...
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Artists and albums celebrating ‘Big-O’ birthdays in 2025
On this episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, some of the great albums and artists celebrating milestones in 2025! From...
In The Groove: Benjamin Booker readies new album ‘LOWER’ ahead of Magic Bag show in Ferndale
So pumped to be back In The Groove in the New Year… with a special highlight on Benjamin Booker, who...
Acoustic Café: NPR Tiny Desk winner Alisa Amador in studio; past performances from Steve Earle, Ruth B + more
On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, the 2022 Tiny Desk winner Alisa Amador plays songs from her debut album...
The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)’ by Moses Sumney feat. Lyra Pramuk and Sam Smith
This week’s pick comes from the renowned Red Hot Organization, a nonprofit that procures music and media dedicated to social...
The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Feels So Right’ by Laura Rain & The Caesars
Today, we’re turning the spotlight on one of Detroit’s most dynamic musical acts: Laura Rain & The Caesars.A force to...
The Progressive Underground: The Roots’ ‘Phrenology’ is a masterclass in evolution, experimentation
In this edition of Liner Notes, we dive into "Phrenology," The Roots' groundbreaking 2002 release. The Roots were no strangers to...
Modern Music: A (not so) Modern Music Holiday Special featuring Detroit DJ Dave Lawson
I once again teamed up with Detroit record collector and DJ Dave Lawson to bring WDET listeners a brand-new collection...
Best of 2024: The WDET Playlist
To say 2024 was a big year for music at WDET would be an understatement. We broadcasted an exclusive world...
The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘The Rest of Me’ by Michael Kiwanuka
This week, we’re diving into a track by the inimitable Michael Kiwanuka that is as soul-stirring as it is sonically...
In The Groove: The best music released in 2024, part 5
My favorite time of the year — end of year best of music lists! This is the final installment of...