AltWeeklies Wire
Detroit's Fabulous Counts Never Got Their Duenew
They are the best funk band you've probably never heard of -- or even heard. And if you have, you're probably already burning a candle in hope of future stateside dates.
Metro Times |
Don Waller |
04-07-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
A Piece of Many Rock Bands, Eric 'Beats' Hoegemeyer Digs His Dub, Monnew
Detroit is blessed with countless incredible musicians, of all types of music. Add Deep See Sound System to the list.
Metro Times |
Brett Callwood |
02-03-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tasherre D'Enajetic's Committed, If Not Possessednew
The Detroit emcee made plans last year to record 52 songs -- roughly four complete albums in CD terms -- in as many weeks, or a year. At press time, he's halfway toward his goal.
Metro Times |
William E. Ketchum III |
01-13-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: hip-hop, Tasherre D'Enajetic
New Lineup and Album Introduce a 'Kinder, Gentler' New Grenadanew
The Detroit band is about to release Energy Shortage -- its first record since Nicole Allie's departure from the band and subsequent divorce from frontman John Nelson.
Metro Times |
Laura Witkowski |
12-09-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Will Black Milk Become the Latest Rap Superstar from Detroit?new
On street corners and message boards around the world, rap fans have hailed 2008 as the year that Michigan's underground hip-hop scene went "overground." It's producer-emcee Black Milk (born Curtis Cross), who stands at the forefront of this movement.
Metro Times |
William E. Ketchum III |
11-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Larry Smith, Keeper of the Bebop Flame, is Lighting Up the Stage Againnew
Five years and two strokes ago, the alto saxophonist stopped playing completely. He couldn't play. Now he's ready for a comeback.
Metro Times |
Charles L. Latimer |
10-28-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Rap-rock Pioneer Everlast Reflecting on That Melee with Eminemnew
Third acts have always been a problem for former House of Pain frontman Everlast. But this third time around might end that streak.
Metro Times |
D.X. Ferris |
09-30-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Everlast
Detroit Hip-hop Heads Look Back on the 'Hip-Hop Mayor'new
When Michigan Democratic House leader Kwame Kilpatrick was elected mayor of Detroit in 2002, he was readily identified as, for all intents and purposes, a member of the hip-hop community.
Metro Times |
William E. Ketchum III |
09-30-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Big Sean May be Detroit's 'Next Big Thing'new
"I just feel like everything is going well," Sean beams. "I'm still under 21. Everything comes in due time. I realize that, so I'm just happy. After all, what young rapper wouldn't want to be sign to the biggest artist in the world at Def Jam?"
Metro Times |
William E. Ketchum III |
08-26-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Rising Detroit Rap Star Invincible Creates Sonic Calling Card from Activism & Dissentnew
Here's the deal: Invincible is one of the best emcees in the country, as many will tell you, gender notwithstanding, though the odds are stacked against her: 1) She's a woman working a male-dominated genre 2) She's gay and 3) She's overtly political -- her sympathy for the Palestinians, and politicking in a pop world often spells fiscal failure.
Metro Times |
Brian Smith |
08-12-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Hard Lessons Learn There's No Easy Waynew
To simply say newly storied Motor City trio tours, however, is almost an understatement. The Hard Lessons spent more than six of the last 12 months on the road and they estimate that they've performed at least 600 shows since they formed nearly five years ago.
Metro Times |
Bill Holdship |
07-29-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: B&G Sides, The Hard Lessons
Dwele's Got a New Album and Label but the Soul Remains the Samenew
Sketches of Man is a smooth, melodic 20-track disc that showcases a lot of growth on his part since his last project, Some Kinda, came out three years ago. For some musicians, that would seem like a long time between albums. But for Dwele, his frenetic work schedule and creative process have made it all seem like a blur.
Metro Times |
Jonathan Cunningham |
07-01-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Dwele, Sketches of Man
Canadian Proto-Punk Legends Simply Saucer Hit Detroit ... Finallynew
When Canadian avant-garde punk legends Simply Saucer make their Motor City debut, it will be the fulfillment of a dream that dates back decades. From the SRC and the MC5 to the Stooges and ? & the Mysterians, the musical spirit of Detroit has loomed heavily on the Saucer's radar since the group's formation in 1973.
Metro Times |
Michael Hurtt |
06-24-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Simply Saucer
Bill Frisell Still Views Music as Humanity's Common Groundnew
What connects his eclecticism? Restlessness perhaps. But it's all part of Frisell's ongoing investigation of music as a way to obliterate boundaries.
Metro Times |
Chris Handyside |
06-24-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Bill Frisell
The Von Bondies' Leader on Detroit, Jack White and True Lovenew
Singer-songwriter-guitarist Jason Stollsteimer was extremely forthcoming as he discussed his feelings about Detroit and some of the trials and tribulations experienced by the Von Bondies.
Metro Times |
Bill Holdship |
06-17-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
