Yea, HopCat lacks diversity, but still serves up great beer, music
The new bar and restaurant has become a catalyst for discussions about gentrification as more businesses crop up in Midtown.
Band interview: The Vonneguts open up about success, future, Detroit music
With a unique and timeless rock n’ roll sound, The Vonneguts have established a name in the city’s independent music landscape in the past few years.
Secret Friends Festival at the Loving Touch in Ferndale draws impressive acts
The Loving Touch has an enticingly comfortable atmosphere with bad acoustics.
Old Miami remains unique gem for music in Detroit’s Cass Corridor
The modest brick building with a green awning attracts some of the best musical talent in Detroit.
Metro Detroit band King Eddie on the cusp of something great
An interview with King Eddie, a local band influenced by neo-soul and Motown.
Rodrigo y Gabriela one of best live acts of past 10 years
Hailing from Mexico City, this dynamic acoustic duo impressed at the Fillmore in downtown Detroit.
Political hip-hop crew The Coup brings energy to Magic Stick in Detroit
The group is led by the rhapsodic and rebellious singer Boots Riley, who was born in Chicago but lived in Detroit until he was 6.
Rafael Statin Quintet impressed Detroit jazz cats at Cliff Bells
The Rafael Statin Quintet reeled their solos off as if the scales were tattooed on their fingers.
Dozens respond to ad searching for medical marijuana freelance critics
Beginning this week, we will dedicate a section of our site to the blossoming marijuana industry in Michigan and the people who depend on it for medicine.
‘Detropia’ is more style than substance; relies on nostalgia, tired images of decay
The filmmakers seem more intent on weaving together moody music, portrayals of hopelessness and images of the usual abandoned buildings.