This episode of Big Sonic Heaven featured three tracks with proceeds going toward helping people in war-stricken areas. First up, an unexpected new release from Dead Can Dance, their first new single in five years, “Our Day Will Come.” For every purchase of “Our Day Will Come,” Dead Can Dance will donate 50% of the proceeds to MAP (Medical Aid for Palestinians).

MAP does incredible work to provide medical care, food, and nutritional aid to the Palestinian people. The new single also came with an announcement that all of their future music will only be released on Bandcamp, a platform that bans AI music. Their statement is below:

“We have decided to no longer support streaming platforms that continue to exploit artists and promote AI generated music. In future we will sell our music directly to the public via Bandcamp, a platform that continues to support independent artists and which has commendably banned all forms of AI generated music, a technology that threatens the very life and soul of our profession.”

We also took the new Depeche Mode and Beth Gibbons War Child Records Help(2) tracks for another spin. Proceeds help to protect, educate, and stand up for the rights of children living through conflict around the world.

In other new music, we heard the latest from Deary, ACTORS, Art School Girlfriend, Plastic Milk, and more. 

Plus, we celebrated 30 years of Stereolab’s album, “Emperor Tomato Ketchup!” Yay!

Check the playlist below and listen to the episode for two weeks after it airs using the player above. 

• “You Do Something To Me” – Sinéad O’Connor
• “All That We Had Is Lost” – Postiljonen
• “Alma” – deary
• “Love Less” – New Order
• “Vertigo” – Miki Berenyi Trio
• “Our Day Will Come” – Dead Can Dance
• “Railwayed” – Kitchens of Distinction
• “Primitive Painters” – Felt
• “Universal Soldier” – Depeche Mode & War Child Records
• “Les Yper -Sound” – Stereolab
• “Sugar Phantom Blackout” – Bluhm
• “Torture” – The Cure
• “Other Things” – Ringo Deathstarr
• “Almost Transparent” – Art School Girlfriend
• “It’s Enough Now” – Mandalay
• “A Return” – The Tear Garden
• “Overcome” – Tricky
• “chained to a cloud” – Slowdive
• “Thursday” – Asobi Seksu
• “CTRL” – ACTORS
• “Heart and Soul” – Joy Division
• “Deep Ocean Vast Sea” – Peter Murphy
• “The Robot Girl Psychiatrist” – The False Dawns
• “Punish Me With Kisses” – The Glove
• “Kiss Of Snow (feat. Krissy Vanderwoude)” – LongingSky
• “Vapour Trail” – Ride
• “Sunday Morning” – Beth Gibbons & War Child Records
• “Carolyn’s Fingers” – Cocteau Twins
• “Into You” – The Haunted Youth
• “Klettur” – Sigur Rós
• “Sticky Halo” – Plastic Milk
• “I Tried” – Shoestrings
• “Kiss a Girl In Black” – Fleeting Joys

On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, we’re joined by Michigan native Luke Winslow-King! Originally from Cadillac, MI, he’s lived in New Orleans, New York and elsewhere before moving to Spain in 2018. From there, he’s released his last few albums, including the new one called “Coast Of Light.”

Also this week, archives from Gregory Porter, Kashus Culpepper and two recent late great bluesmen, Joe Louis Walker and John Hammond.

See the playlist below and listen to the episodes on-demand for two weeks after it airs using the media player above.

Acoustic Café Playlist for March 22, 2026

• “Million Dollar Intro” – Ani DiFranco
• “Cats” – Mitski
• “Wait Up” – Iron & Wine ft. I’m With Her
• “Nothing I Could Hide” – Arlo Parks
• “Rita Ballou” – Margo Price
• “In God’s Hands” – Joe Louis Walker (Acoustic Cafe in-studio performance)
• “Sail Away” – Tyler Ramsey & Carl Broemel
• “Dangerous Blues” – Luke Winslow-King (Acoustic Cafe in-studio guest)
• “Coast Of Light” – Luke Winslow-King (Acoustic Cafe in-studio guest)
• “Shadow Of A Man” – Mumford & Sons
• “Friend Like You” – Mark Erelli
• “Don’t Be A Fool” – Gregory Porter (Acoustic Cafe in-studio performance)
• “Dead Man Walking” – Infamous Stringdusters
• “Feeling Fine” – Ocie Elliott
• “Only Women Bleed” – Tori Amos
• “Fade To Nothing” – Asgeir
• “Man Of His Word” – Kashus Culpepper (Acoustic Cafe in-studio performance)
• “Say Yes” – Beabadoobee
• “For The First Time Again” – Tyler Ballgame
• “BLKWMN” – Ledisi
• “Clap Hands” – John Hammond (Acoustic Cafe in-studio performance)
• “Traveling Myself” – Luke Winslow-King (Acoustic Cafe in-studio guest)
• “Black Eyed Gypsy” – Luke Winslow-King (Acoustic Cafe in-studio guest)

Listen to Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music every Saturday from 2-4 p.m. ET on Detroit Public Radio 101.9 WDET and streaming on-demand at wdet.org

This week on Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music brand new Detroit music from Ryan Allen, Nick Behnan and The Legal Matters.

Also a great cover from the “HELP (2)” compilation, new waterbaby and Tank & The Bangas, plus a never-before-heard Bill Withers song from Taj Mahal!

See the playlist below and listen to the episode for two weeks after it airs using the media player above.

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music Playlist for March 21, 2026

HOUR ONE:

• “Good News” – ROZZI
• “All I Did Was Dream Of You” – beabadobee
• “Why Don’t You” – Squeeze
• “Pulling Mussels (From A Shell)” – Squeeze
• “When It’s Right, It’s Right” – Nick Behnan
  
• “I Feel For You” – Chaka Khan
• “2Sided” – Arlo Parks
• “Stones” – Everlast
• “So This Is Heartache” – Teddy Thompson
• “Dry Spell” – Kacey Musgraves
• “Hold On” – Devon Gilfillian
  
• “Move” – Tank & The Bangas
• “Universal Soldier” – Depeche Mode
  

• “Beck N Call” – waterbaby
• “Riptides” – Death Cab For Cutie
• “After All This Time” – Joe Jackson
• “Another World” – Joe Jackson
• “Diamond In The Rough” – Laura Rain & The Caesars
• “It Don’t Mean Nothing” – Richard Marx
• “Somewhere Else” – TOMORA
• “The Valley” – Son Little
• “They’re Coming For Us” – Ryan Allen
• “Stuck With Me” – The Legal Matters
• “I Ain’t Sold On Time” Foy Vance
• “Time” – Taj Mahal
• “Moanin’ And Groanin'” – Bill Withers

Listen to Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music every Saturday from 2-4 p.m. ET on Detroit Public Radio 101.9 WDET and streaming on-demand at wdet.org

This first day of spring edition warms up alongside the rising temperatures, moving from soulful tracks by James Blake, Olivia Dean, and Jeremy Dutcher into rhythm-driven grooves from Kendrick Lamar, Parquet Courts, Kali Uchis, Thundercat, and Mac Miller. Light and airy moments from Mei Semones and Resavoir keep the mix floating. 

As the playlist unfolds, the energy rises with selections from Daft Punk, Lil Wayne, and Funkadelic, before closing out with vibrant songs from Marcos Valle, Nuyorican Soul, and 4hero. 

Check the playlist below and listen to the episode for two weeks after it airs using the player above. 

In The Groove with Ryan Patrick Hooper playlist for March 20, 2026 

• “A Couple Minutes (A COLORS SHOW)” – Olivia Dean & Colors 

• “Trying Times” – James Blake 

• “Parasite” – English Teacher, Graham Coxon & War Child Records 

• “Mehcinut” – Jeremy Dutcher 

• “Deep Harbour (feat. Alfa Mist)” – Commodo 

• “Carry Me Higher (Elite Mix) [10 Inch Version]” – The Blessed Madonna, Joy Anonymous & Danielle Ponder 

• “Four Women (DESIREE Remix)” – Nina Simone & DESIREE 

• “In Person (Matthew Herbert’s Eat the Sun Dub Remix)” – Low Island 

• “Advantage Points” – Chilly Gonzales 

• “Make Something Up” – James Blake 

• “PRIDE.” – Kendrick Lamar 

• “Up to Chance” – Ista 

• “Violence” – Parquet Courts 

• “Before the Water Gets Too High” – Parquet Courts 

• “Avalanche” – Grace Ives 

• “Strange (Dan the Automator Remix)” – Foxwarren 

• “She Knows Too Much” – Thundercat & Mac Miller 

• “After the Storm (feat. Tyler, The Creator & Bootsy Collins)” – Kali Uchis 

• “Lose Yourself to Dance” – Daft Punk & Pharrell Williams 

• “Let the Beat Build” – Lil Wayne 

• “Can You Get To That” – Funkadelic 

• “Everlasting Light” – Piano Tribute Players 

• “Girlfriend Is Better” – Georgia Anne Muldrow 

• “Once In A Lifetime” – WITCH 

• “Visions” – José González 

• “Blue Morpho” – Ed O’Brien 

• “Diversey Beach” – Resavoir, Matt Gold & Mei Semones 

• “Dumb Feeling” – Mei Semones 

• “The First Day of Spring” – The Gandharvas 

• “Parabéns” – Marcos Valle 

• “Les Fleur (feat. Carina Andersson)” – 4hero 

• “I Am the Black Gold of the Sun (feat. Jocelyn Brown) [4hero Remix] [Mixed]” – Nuyorican Soul 

Listen to In the Groove with host Ryan Patrick Hooper weekdays from noon-3 p.m. ET on 101.9 WDET or stream on-demand at wdet.org. 

With their latest release, “Heavy Pulp,” The Technicolors add grit to the sweetness, giving their sound weight, texture, and something to hold onto.  

Electric guitars drift in and out of focus, anchored by steady rhythms and tension that keep each track from settling too comfortably. Frontman Brennan Smiley’s vocals balance restraint and release, while the production feels both polished and intentionally worn in. From start to finish, the record is full of substance beneath the surface, revealing new layers with each listen.  

Phoenix indie rock band The Technicolors joined In The Groove to talk about their latest record, their evolving creative process, and their connection to Michigan ahead of their upcoming show. 

Smiley says “Heavy Pulp” was built on collaboration and focus. “It was good to have a set amount of time where we could all be together… just get in the studio and be a band,” he said. That approach marked a shift from their previous album, which he called “a pandemic Frankenstein,” pieced together across different sessions and circumstances. 

This time around, the band leaned into being fully present. From implementing a “no phone in the studio” mindset to avoiding direct musical references during writing, their process was intentionally stripped back. “It just changes the level of presence,” Smiley explained. “You get more ideas, that’s what you’re there to do.” 

That sense of experimentation also came from looking beyond traditional influences. Instead of drawing directly from other artists, Smiley found inspiration in unexpected places. “I actually wasn’t really listening to a ton of music. I was really into Radiolab podcasts, they feel like little movies with just sound,” he said, pointing to the band’s ongoing interest in cinematic textures and atmosphere. 

Still, the foundation of The Technicolors’ sound can be traced back to classic influences. Smiley cited Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and The Beatles as formative artists, adding, “That was kind of my teenage guitar-player starter pack.” He also highlighted The Dark Side of the Moon as a lasting inspiration: “It’s still maybe my all-time favorite album; it just kept on giving.” 

With family ties to the Detroit area and a long-awaited return to Michigan, the band is especially excited to reconnect with audiences. “It’s been a minute since we’ve played in Michigan… we’re excited to come back,” Smiley said. The Technicolors will be performing at The Blind Pig in Ann Arbor on March 20. 

Listen to In The Groove with host Ryan Patrick Hooper weekdays from noon-3 p.m. ET on 101.9 WDET or stream on-demand at wdet.org.

This throwback Thursday edition features listener picks, bringing together nostalgic tracks as it starts to feel like spring again. The set moves from indie and alt classics from The Magnetic Fields, Morphine, Bon Iver, and Wilco to music from Jonathan Richman and Time Wharp. 

Later in the show, listener selections include cuts from Washed Out, Five Special, and Young Marble Giants, rounding out a mix perfect for the changing season. 

Check the playlist below and listen to the episode for two weeks after it airs using the player above. 

In The Groove with Ryan Patrick Hooper playlist for March 19, 2026 

• “Strange Powers” – The Magnetic Fields 

• “Buena” – Morphine 

• “Up on the Sun” – Meat Puppets 

• “Miffed It” – Way Dynamic 

• “Is There Any Love?” – Trevor Dandy 

• “Give Me Back My Loving” – Leo Nocentelli 

• “I Just Want To Talk To You” – Charles Brown & Sleepy Creek 

• “I’d Have to Be Crazy” – Willie Nelson 

• “I Am Trying to Break Your Heart” – Wilco 

• “Mixo World” – Time Wharp 

• “Somewhere Good” – Tara Clerkin Trio 

• “Not Too Soon” – Throwing Muses 

• “Why Leave Us Alone” – Five Special 

• “Nothing Is the Same (Demo)” – Grand Funk Railroad 

• “I Was Dancing in the Lesbian Bar” – Jonathan Richman 

• “Credit In the Straight World” – Young Marble Giants 

• “Sin dones” – Juana Molina 

• “In the Lassa” – Juana Molina 

• “Run To Your Mama (Redg Weeks Remix)” – Goat 

• “Bass Is The Space” – re:ni & Biggabush 

• “Season of the Witch (Secrets Edit)” – Donovan 

• “Delorean Dynamite (Disco Mix)” – Todd Terje 

• “Strawberry Line” – Beak> 

• “My Girls” – Animal Collective 

• “Feel It All Around” – Washed Out 

• “Rose Quartz” – Toro y Moi 

• “I Want” – Mk.gee 

• “HEAVENLY FATHER (Live – Mediolanum, Milan, IT. Nov 05 2022)” – Bon Iver 

• “You” – Gold Panda 

• “Thrown Around” – James Blake 

• “Back On” – SBTRKT 

• “Volume” – Caribou 

Listen to In The Groove with host Ryan Patrick Hooper weekdays from noon-3 p.m. ET on 101.9 WDET or stream on-demand at wdet.org. 

Today’s playlist keeps things fresh as we spin tracks from Against All Logic, Khruangbin, Say She She, Asha Puthli, Gorillaz, and Ed O’Brien, alongside music from The Kinks, Tirzah,Radiohead, Charlotte Day Wilson, Ben Harper, Lianne La Havas,Stereolab, and Wye Oak.

Newer sounds come from artists like Dummy, Dijon, Matthew Herbert & Momoko Gill, and Pedro Ricardo, with standout moments from The Prodigy and Prince, plus more throughout the set. 

Check the playlist below and listen to the episode for two weeks after it airs using the player above. 

In The Groove with Ryan Patrick Hooper playlist for March 18, 2026 

• “This Old House Is All I Have” – Against All Logic 

• “First Class (Soul in the Horn Remix)” – Khruangbin & Natasha Diggs 

• “Silver” – Say She She 

• “Pawa!” – Asha Puthli & Say She She 

• “The Moon Cave (feat. Asha Puthli, Bobby Womack, David Jolicoeur, Jalen Ngonda & Black Thought)” – Gorillaz 

• “Blue Morpho” – Ed O’Brien 

• “This Time Tomorrow” – The Kinks 

• “Hot Sun” – Wilco 

• “Hive Mind (Speakers Corner Quartet Remix)” – Tirzah 

• “Burn the Witch” – Radiohead 

• “Canopy” – Charlotte Day Wilson 

• “Cantar Das Kandakinhas” – Pedro Ricardo 

• “Strawberry Fields Forever” – Ben Harper 

• “Wreck” – Brown Horse 

• “My Room” – Divorce 

• “Jealous Boy” – The Bug Club 

• “Roy” – IDLES 

• “Firestarter” – The Prodigy 

• “No Room for Doubt (feat. Willy Mason)” – Lianne La Havas 

• “Opaline Bubbletear” – Dummy 

• “Metronomic Underground” – Stereolab 

• “Break Me Down” – Yukimi 

• “Schools of Eyes” – Wye Oak 

• “If Only I Could Wait (feat. Danielle Haim)” – Bon Iver 

• “Babystar” – Matthew Herbert & Momoko Gill 

• “Another Baby!” – Dijon 

• “17 Days (Piano & a Microphone 1983 Version)” – Prince 

Listen to In The Groove with host Ryan Patrick Hooper weekdays from noon-3 p.m. ET on 101.9 WDET or stream on-demand at wdet.org. 

Detroit’s musical contributions can not be denied. Musicians from across the globe have planted roots here in Detroit that have influenced the sound of Detroit for generations. 

Now, another genre of Detroit’s musical legacy is ready to take center stage nationally and internationally at South By Southwest, a yearly film and music festival that acts as a talent pipeline.

Headlining the showcase are:

• Bruiser Wolf
• Nasaan 

Additional featured artists include

• Neisha Neshae
• DJ Beastie
• B Free
• Asaka The Renegade
• 2Down
• Demaciiio
• Golden Boy Noel
• Que The Boy
• South North Southwest

Adrian Tonon is co-producer of Detroit 313 Selects and former night mayor of the city of Detroit. Neisha Neshae is a recording artist and a featured artist in this year’s showcase. 

Detroit 313 Selects is a local organization with the goal of putting Detroit’s artists in front of global audiences, while growing the creative economy in the city. 

Both Adrian and Neisha stopped by the studio to talk more about Detroit’s Hip Hop community, being an independent artist and the excitement surrounding this year’s SXSW showcase. 

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New York might be the city that never sleeps, but Detroit’s frequently mentioned among the most insomniatic cities in the nation. We’re here to make sure it stays that way with this week’s most tantalizing events. 

Upcoming events (March 19-26)

March du Nain Rouge 

Cass Corridor

March 22

Free

Embrace your wicked nature and dance for the Demon of the Strait this Sunday. The March du Nain Rouge has taken place in Detroit for well over a decade, but the story of this devlish figure has loomed over the city for more than 300 years.

I suppose it was about time that we showed him some love.

The parade features massive floats, costumed street performers, musicians and more. It’s a day where all glorious freaks, artists and partygoers show out for their supremely devilish leader in pursuit of a sinfully good time. The event begins at 11:30 a.m., with the opening ceremony starting at 1 p.m. 

Ann Arbor Film Festival 

Michigan Theatre

March 24-29

Free-$85

The Ann Arbor Film Festival is back for its 63rd year, showcasing filmmakers from around the globe. The festival highlights experimental, animation, documentary, fiction and performance-based works. It takes place over the course of six days and enlists a wide variety of programs, each of which has several competing films.

Tickets for each screening are $15, while the opening night party will run you $85. So, grab a drink, see a film and hit an afterparty with some newfound friends. Screenings start as early as 10:30 a.m., with some going until 2:30 a.m. 

Totally Rad Vintage Fest 

Huntington Place

March 21-22

$8 – $25

Step into the past at Huntington Place this weekend for a chance to score that perfectly weathered 70’s tassel jacket you’ve been eyeing, or perhaps even that pair of Heineken dunks you’ve been searching for since ’03. There’s a plethora of vendors selling everything from clothes to vinyl and video games this year; you won’t want to miss this.

And if you’re just getting dragged along by your eBay-loving bestie, don’t worry, there’s free-to-play arcade games and a retro museum for you to drift away to while they hunt for the perfect pair of jeans. The event begins at 5 p.m. on both days.  

The Rusty Snails  

The Blind Pig

March 21

$20

The Rusty Snails have been carving a name for themselves recently—perhaps you’ve seen their new song “Northern Man” floating around on Instagram. Regardless, I’m proud to announce they’re coming to Ann Arbor this Saturday as a part of The Blind Pig’s Americana and Country Music Showcase. The brother-sister folk duo from Detroit is playing alongside Jen Sygit and Jadyn Savage, making sure to infuse you with all the twang Michigan has to offer. The event starts at 6 p.m. 

St. Baddies Day 

Big Pink

March 21 

$23

St. Patrick’s Day may be over, but that doesn’t mean the festivities have to end. This year, we were robbed with a mid-week celebration— but there’s a way to be compensated for your loss. Trek over to the neon lights of the Eastside and get ready to dance like an Irishman as Munch and Blakito spin banger after banger. The event starts at 10 p.m. and goes until 2 a.m. 

Monster Jam 

Ford Field

March 21-22

$40+

It’d be easy to chop up Monster Jam to being just a children’s event, but let’s be honest, everyone wants to see a 6-ton truck dressed like a bull do a backflip. This time around, drivers are competing for the Stadium Championship Series East. 

Whether you’re there for family fun or 2000’s nostalgia, we won’t judge. For all you know, I’ll be there with a foam finger and a Grave Digger hat…not that I’m choosing sides or anything. Oh, and make sure to grab a Pit Party ticket to meet the drivers and check out the beasts up close. The event starts at 5 p.m. on Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. 

Concert in Alkyone 

Detroit Institute of Arts Theatre

March 19

Free

Take a stroll over to the DIA for a modern Mediterranean experience as the Hellenic Museum of Michigan hosts a performance by Alkyone, a musician from Northern Greece who melds traditional Greek styles with the ethereal contemporary sounds of indiepop and folk. The event begins at 7 p.m. and go until 10 p.m.   

Sweely 

Lincoln Factory

March 20

$23

If it’s specifically house music that’s calling your name, we’ve got something up our sleeve for you too. This Friday at the Lincoln Factory, French producer Sweely is headlining with m.O.N.R.O.E, Rakim Under and more in tow. This is Sweely’s first time performing in Detroit and in exchange for our stamina, he’s rewarding us with retro funk and jazz-inspired tracks until the sun comes up. This event begins at 10 p.m. and goes until 5 a.m.

THRG Presents 

Marble Bar

March 20

$17

If you’re looking to start somewhere else on Friday and then migrate over to Lincoln, you might want to check out Marble Bar. Breakbeat and Bass are gonna be shaking the windows as Emma DJ, Maara, Jacob Park and more make the dance floor erupt. This event begins at 9 p.m. and goes until 3 a.m. 

In 2020, Detroit DJ and producer Carl Craig was tapped by the Dia Art Foundation in New York City to construct a sound installation inspired by the techno party scene. Party/Afterparty was a deeply personal sound and light exhibition that captured the euphoria of the club environment and the loneliness after parties ended.

Now, Carl Craig is mixing it up by going in a new, more scientific direction. He is the Arts Power Up artist in residence at Michigan State University. The residency embeds renowned artists on the college’s campus to collaborate with the university’s scientists.

Craig is working with a nuclear physics lab called the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB). What FRIB does is a mystery to most people, so they brought Craig in to help explain it. His job as a world-renowned artist is to learn what FRIB does, then translate it into a sound-rich art installation so people like you and me can experience it.

Carl Craig joined the show to explain his approach and why he has taken on these art projects.

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The music once sung by enslaved Africans is foundational to modern Christian and Gospel music. The music that was once used to give hope is preserved in various places throughout the co untry, including right here in Detroit. 

In 1972, The Brazeal Dennard Chorale was founded by Brazeal Dennard, an American educator and arranger. He wanted to discover new musicians while preserving the spiritual music of the African American experience and culture.

On the evening of October 29, 1978 in Detroit, the first Classical Roots Concert happened on the eastside. The concert included the best musicians in the area, local leaders and spiritual leaders.

Dr. Daniel Washington is a bass-baritone and tenured Professor of Music – Voice at the University of Michigan. Dr. Washington is also a board member for the National Association of Negro Musicians (NANM) and president of the Detroit Musicians Association.

LaToya Cross is the Communications and Advancement Content Specialist at DSO. Both join Tia Graham on The Metro to talk more about the exhibition and the importance of diversity within classical music.

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For over 30 years, silent films were a major attraction at theaters. The movies relied on visual storytelling techniques and live musical accompaniment rather than dialogue. But in the 1920s “talkies” were born, making silent films obsolete for the average movie-goer. Despite that, the techniques that shaped the genre inspired the work of talkie films since that time.

The Senate Theater aims to honor that history by bringing the silent film era experience to Detroit.

Dennis Scott, a long-time theatre organist and composer joined the show alongside historian and organist John Lauter. Scott will compose for a screening of the silent film “Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans” live at the Senate Theatre. He will also host a hands-on workshop for anyone interested in learning how to play the organ. 

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This was a fun one! You’ll hear some jangly indie-rock set to pop-energy tempos with heart-on-the-sleeve emotional ruminations with Sock Jock, and then you’ll get intricate guitar stylings and sweet, groovy psych-rock rhythms with charming, pensive, and sometimes metaphysical lyrics with Waunband!

I’m honored and thrilled to have the opportunity to bring talented members from the local music scene, where we can hear their stories, get to know them, listen to some of their new songs off their latest records and hear them perform live! And the good vibes I see resonating from these artists when they come in to this studio feels emblematic of how vibrant and supportive our local music scene; that supportive energy extends to us, the listeners, the folks in the audience, too! Thank you for listening, by the way.

Sock Jock’s self-made music joins metro Detroit’s scene

Taylor Brown aka Sock Jock is a talented singer-songwriter who has been playing music for most of her life, self-taught on every instrument she plays. She comes to us from North Carolina by-way-of Chicago, settling here after she wrapped up college at Purdue and released her first EP, “anothernovember.” 

Solid influential reference points for Brown would include Snail Mail, but you might also hear some Clairo and Soccer Mommy in there too. What’s rad about Brown, too, is that she self-produces and records her music, including her latest single, “Curtain.”

Brown shared how she initially chose this band name as a joke, intended to be temporary, but once one of her early singles went essentially viral and boosted her signal, she decided to embrace it.

We’ll also hear about how the last few years have led Brown to fall in love with the metro Detroit music scene, and we talk about upcoming shows where you can catch her live. During the show, she performed her song, “Sober,” live in-studio.

Waunband combines quirk and good company

Waunband is led by Jeremy Waun, a talented singer-songwriter who’s adjacent to, if reminiscent of, something we millennials used to call “freak-folk,” with a sound that feels warm and inviting, with narrative-rich lyrics and a vaguely classical-richness, but skewed with an appealing bit of quirkiness that might present itself in a turn of phrase, an aesthetic choice of tones, or even Waun’s own distinctive voice with its warbly high-arching hum.

Waun talked about starting out as a solo artist, but how it came to feel right to have a full band around him, particularly for the sense of camaraderie, as he’s known his mates for such a long time. The band includes Brad Potts on bass, Johnny Weeks on drums, and Steve Lofman on electric piano and synth.

Waunband releases their new album, “In These Lungs” this Saturday, with a release party that night at the Lexington Bar.

Also on the show this week, some new tracks to premiere, including, some experimental art-rock from Wolf Shambles, who are living somewhere between 90’s Tom Waits and 70’s Genesis—and honestly that doesn’t even come close. We also heard from the melodic indie-rockers Remnants, an ambient jazz project known as Yimes, and the latest from singer-songwriter Mike Ward!

Listen to the full episode for two weeks after it airs using the player above.

For today’s St. Patrick’s Day edition of In The Groove, we’re digging into a mix of indie and electronic sounds with tracks from Death Cab for Cutie, Pinback, Mogwai, The Sundays, and Wu-Lu, with more spread across the playlist. 

In the spirit of the holiday, we spotlight Irish artists throughout, including Thin Lizzy, U2, Fontaines D.C., The Cranberries, Whipping Boy, and my bloody valentine keeping that thread of luck running through the show. 

Check the playlist below and listen to the episode for two weeks after it airs using the player above. 

In The Groove with Ryan Patrick Hooper playlist for March 17, 2026 

• “Collarbone” – Fujiya & Miyagi 

• “Riptides” – Death Cab for Cutie 

• “A Movie Script Ending” – Death Cab for Cutie 

• “Fortress” – Pinback 

• “God Gets You Back” – Mogwai 

• “Eye Contact” – Tussle 

• “Work House (Titeknots Remix)” – Nubiyan Twist 

• “Zannik” – Khaled Al Reigh 

• “Illegal Hit” – Yttling Jazz 

• “Ikuchi” – Jimi Tenor & Cold Diamond & Mink 

• “Squares” – The Beta Band 

• “In the Middle of the Night” – Ronald Langestraat 

• “Gooie” – Wu-Lu 

• “Blue Morpho” – Ed O’Brien 

• “Nothin’ in the World Can Stop Me Worryin’ ‘Bout That Girl” – The Kinks 

• “If You Change” – Widowspeak 

• “Here’s Where The Story Ends” – The Sundays 

• “Linger (Iain Cook Remix)” – The Cranberries 

• “For the Time Being” – Erlend Øye & La Comitiva 

• “In the Waiting Line” – Zero 7 & Sophie Barker 

• “Roscoe (Beyond the Wizard’s Sleeve Remix)” – Midlake 

• “O Mistress Mine” – Michael Thurber, Moses Sumney & Twelfth Night Cast 

• “Somebody New” – Lucy Michelle 

• “Where Did You Sleep Last Night” – Wanda Davis 

• “Pull Your Clothes Off” – Junior Kimbrough & The Soul Blues Boys 

• “Ride Me High” – J.J. Cale 

• “Whiskey in the Jar” – Thin Lizzy 

• “It’s Amazing To Be Young” – Fontaines D.C. 

• “I Will Follow” – U2 

• “Twinkle” – Whipping Boy 

• “only tomorrow” – my bloody valentine 

• “Cowboy Song” – Thin Lizzy 

Listen to In The Groove with host Ryan Patrick Hooper weekdays from noon-3 p.m. ET on 101.9 WDET or stream on-demand at wdet.org. 

This week on Visions, I continue showcasing women in jazz and improvised music for Women’s History Month. All but two selections are led by women and while a majority of the episode focuses on newer releases, I still get a few classics in the mix.

I play quintessential cuts from Shirley Scott, Jessica Williams, Marian McPartland, Carmen McRae, and Amina Claudine Myers. I play brand new music from Caroline Davis, Ella Grace, Irreversible Entanglements, and Sylvie Courvoisier. I fill it all out with music from Sasha Berliner, Milena Casado, Linda May Han Oh, Patricia Brennan, Allison Miller, Esthesis Quartet, and more.

Check out the playlist below and listen to the episode on-demand for two weeks after it airs using the media player above.

Visions Playlist for March 16, 2026

• “UMMG (feat. Taylor Eigsti)” – Sasha Berliner
• “Yet I Can See” – Milena Casado
• “Éclats – for Ornette (Live in Europe)” – Sylvie Courvoisier Trio
• “Elbow Room (Live)” – Jessica Williams
• “Lawns” – Walter Smith III
• “Vibrate Higher (feat. Motherboard)” – Irreversible Entanglements
• “Make Someone Happy” – Shirley Scott Trio
• “Cherry Blossoms in the Rain // Sailing Through a Cloud (feat. Julia Danielle, Garrett Munz, Aval Stanley, Marion Mallard & Jayden Richardson)” – Ella Grace
• “It’s Over Now” – Carmen McRae
• “The 23”- Nels Cline
• “Portal (feat. Ambrose Akinmusire & Tyshawn Sorey)” – Linda May Han Oh
• “Aquarius” – Patricia Brennan
• “Doozy” – Marian McPartland
• “Of Two Rivers (Part 2)” – Allison Miller
• “3/4 of 4/4” – Amina Claudine Myers
• “Springtails” – Caroline Davis
• “Character” – Yuhan Su
• “Hollywood” – Esthesis Quartet

We’re back to our regular show today following the spring fundraiser, with less talk and more music. We play new music from beabadoobee featuring The Marías and Resavoir, with selections from Tara Clerkin Trio, Azymuth, and The La’s.

Later in the show, we hear tracks from Jill Scott and Jimi Hendrix, while additional highlights include music from Arlo Parks, Charlotte Day Wilson, and Talking Heads. 

Check the playlist below and listen to the episode for two weeks after it airs using the player above. 

In The Groove with Ryan Patrick Hooper playlist for Mar 16, 2026 

• “Miffed It” – Way Dynamic 

• “The Woman Who Was Also a Mongoose” – The Dead Milkmen 

• “Son of a Gun” – The La’s 

• “Diego” – Gotts Street Park 

• “Morning” – Azymuth 

• “Far Cry” – Resavoir 

• “Uirapurú” – Fabiano do Nascimento & Vittor Santos e Orquestra 

• “Mother’s Arms” – Ni Maxine 

• “Bass Is The Space” – re:ni & Biggabush 

• “Our Time” – Pender Street Steppers 

• “Beige 70 (Domenique Dumont Bilingual Remix)” – Cola Boyy 

• “Nomalizo” – Letta Mbulu 

• “Douwannabwithastar” – GENA 

• “Golden (KAYTRANADA Remix) [Mixed]” – Jill Scott 

• “Losalamitoslatinfunklovesong (Re-Work)” – Bugz In the Attic 

• “Lady Day & John Coltrane (feat. Rahsaan Patterson) [12″ Version]” – Brian Jackson, Kenny Dope & Louie Vega 

• “Who Knows (Live At Filmore East, 1970 / 50th Anniversary)” – Jimi Hendrix 

• “Somewhere Good” – Tara Clerkin Trio 

• “All I Did Was Dream of You (feat. The Marías)” – beabadoobee 

• “Salt In the Wound” – boygenius 

• “2SIDED” – Arlo Parks 

• “Selfish” – Charlotte Day Wilson 

• “I Had a Dream She Took My Hand” – James Blake 

• “Bittersweet” – Lianne La Havas 

• “Blues for Monday” – The Emanon “4” 

• “Lowdown” – Ronald Langestraat 

• “Loose Fit (Live)” – Happy Mondays 

• “Crosseyed and Painless” – Talking Heads 

• “13th Century Metal” – Brittany Howard 

• “Otis” – The Durutti Column 

• “Reinita Canadiense” – Mas Aya & Lido Pimienta 

• “Ansumana” – Susso 

• “Part 4 (Live at Alexandra Palace, London 8th and 9th May 2019)” – 4TLR 

Listen to In The Groove with host Ryan Patrick Hooper weekdays from noon-3 p.m. ET on 101.9 WDET or stream on-demand at wdet.org.

We know you’re tired from the joyful depravity of yester-week, but strap down those light-up Velcro sketchers and get yourself prepared for another 7 days of endless art and music in the Paris of the West.  

Upcoming events (March 12-19)

313 Day at The Station

Michigan Central Station

March 13

  $15

Embrace the city you love and hold it tight, or twirl it around, as you party in a piece of history this 313 day at Michigan Central Station. World-renowned DJ, Waajeed, is turning the building into an instrument of its own as house and hip-hop resonate off the limestone and into your bones.

The set begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 10 p.m., so as long as you can keep your eyes wide, you’ll be just in time for our next events. 

LA DISCOTECA 

Tangent Gallery

March 13

$20

The ear canal isn’t just a means of hearing; it’s a portal into another place and time. This Friday, transport yourself to Bogotá at the Tangent Gallery. DJ RUIZ OSC1 is spinning deep vinyl mixes that blends Colombian salsa with entrancing electronic drumlines, and if you’re one of those people who feels the need to step away from the party for a moment, feel free to check out the artists Tangent has sprawled across the walls. The event starts at 9 p.m. and goes until 3 a.m.

Piano Party 

Big Pink

March 13

$23

If your soul doesn’t long for Latin American melodies, maybe you’re feeling more drawn to the sounds of South Africa. This Friday, get ready to immerse yourself in the warmth of Johannesburg rhythm with DJs Yung D, Blakito and Ivy as they make the turntables erupt with Afrohouse, Amapiano and Gqom. The event starts at 10 p.m. and goes until 2 a.m. 

City of Stars 

2529 Orleans St. Detroit, MI

March 13

$10

Skate over to Eastern Market for the City of Stars art exhibition to view the works of local artists Sheefy McFly, Tony Whlgn, Phil Simpson and more, while you sip a cocktail and enjoy some barbecue. Four art pieces will be raffled off at the end of the night. Tickets to enter are $5. The event starts at 6 p.m. and goes until 12 a.m. 

Street Wear Art Market 

Detroit Shipping Company 

March 13

Free

Now, if you’re looking at all these options for 313 day and thinking to yourself, “man, I want to pop out tonight, but my outfits look like they were curated by a colorblind 5-year-old,” don’t worry, we’re here to help. Support local fashion and get yourself right at Detroit Shipping Company’s street wear art market, featuring artists ZekeDidIt, Artnuttz, Crushed Velvet Collection and more. Take the opportunity to network and grab a brew while you contemplate which hat fits the night’s vibe. The event begins at 4 p.m. and goes until 9 p.m. 

Darcy Moran 

The Crofoot

March 14

$23

Take a hike out to Pontiac to see emerging metro Detroit rock band Darcy Moran with openers Fremont Pike, Times New Roman and Travesty. Call an Uber, grab a few drinks and support the musicians that help make Michigan great. The event begins at 6 p.m. 

American Aquarium  

The Sanctuary

March 18

$33

That being said, if you were looking to combine your urge for rock with a bit of country twang, we’ve got the drop on that, too. North Carolina’s own American Aquarium is performing in Hamtramck next Wednesday, so make your choice, cowboy boots or Vans and make your way down The Sanctuary for some southern revelry. The show begins at 7 p.m. 

The Sounds of Laurel Canyon 

Orchestra Hall

March 13 -15

$21

But, if you’re more of an old soul and you’re looking to escape to the sweet sounds of 60’s and 70’s California rock, be sure to take a trip over to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra this weekend. Led by conductor Jeff Tyzik, the DSO is going to be enveloped in the music that made a generation of peace and love, featuring hits from The Eagles, The Doors, Fleetwood Mac and more. The event begins at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with a 3 p.m. show on Sunday.  

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Michigan Ave, Corktown

March 17

Free

You didn’t think we’d really forget St. Patrick’s Day, did you? Well… maybe afterwards, but we’ll cross that four-leaf clover when we come to it. Grab your shillelaghs and keep a pint in your pocket as the city gathers to celebrate the Irish. The parade begins at 1 p.m.

Today marks a milestone at WDET as the Don Was Motor City Playlist celebrates five years on air.  

Don Was and co-host Ann Delisi have delivered crate after crate of deep cuts and hits since 2021, helping listeners discover new favorite tracks and providing  stories about Detroit’s cultural history every Friday night.  

The show is a love letter to Detroit artists and a hub for all genres and musicians.  

Personal history of our hosts

Was and Delisi got to know each other while working on the Concert of Colors and cultivated a relationship that made them well-prepared for this powerhouse program. Delisi’s 35+ years of insights and experience as a broadcaster, combined with Was’ storytelling and internal archive of tunes, make this segment one of the most unique Detroit has to offer. 

Was, the six-time Grammy Award-winning Detroit native has done it all; quite frankly, there may be no music-related task too Herculean a feat for him to dip his hand in.  

He began his creative endeavors at Oak Park High School where formed his first band, The Saturns. But it wasn’t until he partnered with David Weiss to form Was (Not Was) that his talents were fully realized by the public with hits like “Walk the Dinosaur.”  

Following the band’s hiatus, Was became a successful producer, working with The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Willie Nelson and more. In 1995, he even received the Grammy for Producer of the Year.  

Delisi’s also a force to be reckoned with. She’s hosted Ann Delisi’s Essential Music program since 2009, focusing on creating a platform for local artists and spotlighting musical gems, both old and new.  

Delisi has interviewed a plethora of the greats, from David Bowie to Iggy Pop—she always keeps us on our toes with our ears pressed to the speakers.  

She’s also hosted Backstage Pass, a Detroit Public Television show about arts and culture in the city. In 2023, Delisi was presented with the Spirit of Detroit for her work in uplifting artists.  

Now, Was and Delisi combine their knowledge and lived experiences into one of Detroit’s funkiest radio shows. We couldn’t be prouder to host it here on WDET.

Here’s to five years of the Don Was Motor City Playlist! 

On today’s 5-on-5, we spotlight a duo carrying the torch of Detroit’s electronic musical imagination. We’re talking about Erogenous, the creative partnership of producer and multi-instrumentalist Tim Ellerbe and vocalist, writer, and multimedia artist Tamika “Diamond” Davis-Shelton. 

Erogenous sits at the nexus of Detroit house, electronic soul, and the narrative clarity of Black creative tradition. Ellerbe spent decades touring with the legendary R&B group Enchantment, observing band leadership, stagecraft, artistic discipline, and the mechanics of audience communication.  

That experience sharpened his ear as a producer, shaping him into the kind of arranger who hears the emotional architecture of a song before a note is even recorded. Davis-Shelton, a media professional, educator, entrepreneur, and creator steeped in Detroit’s cultural circuits, brings a commanding presence and conceptual depth. Her voice and writing extend what Detroit’s great frontwomen have always done: translate lived experience into sonic truth. 

Together, they formed Erogenous as a pure statement of electronic identity. Their work blends neo soul vibes, deep house textures, ambient warmth, and narrative songwriting, earning them an expanding audience and frequent rotation on this show. Let’s trace their journey in five tracks.   

5 essential tracks by Erogenous

1. “Sensual City” (2017)

That was “Sensual City” from The Encounters Project, released in 2017 by Erogenous.

Their next chapter would appear several years later with their 2023 release “Ebb & Flow.” Co-produced by Ellerbe and Davis-Shelton, the album reflects their growth as collaborators and the maturation of their sound. The project is more personal, more architecturally detailed, and more attentive to lyrical nuance. Its tracks move between deep house, downtempo reflection, and electronic soul, anchored by Davis-Shelton’s expressive delivery and Ellerbe’s refined production approach. 

2. “Your First Time” (2023)

That was “Your First Time” from Erogenous’ 2023 album “Ebb & Flow.”

The track highlighted the duo’s commitment to dynamic pacing, layered pads, steady low-end movement, and Davis-Shelton’s vocal phrasing that brings emotional contour without sacrificing groove.

The album itself represents a turning point for the duo, created during a period in which both artists were expanding their creative identities: Ellerbe forging a path through global meditation music on the Insight Timer platform, and Davis-Shelton through multimedia production, educational work, and community-centered artistry. 

The middle section of “Ebb & Flow” contains some of their most resonant compositions, including a tune that captures the pair’s understanding of belonging and interior grounding. Built with a strong melodic motif and vocal clarity, this next cut widens the album’s emotional frame.

3. “Home” (2023)

Ellerbe’s production foregrounds atmosphere without losing rhythmic precision, while Davis-Shelton brings directness to the lyrical line.

“Ebb & Flow” as an album-work demonstrated their skill in pairing emotional narrative with Detroit’s club lineage, tapping into the long tradition of electronic music as a vehicle for dance and introspection. 

4. “More Pronounced Shenanigans / Lomyl” (2025)

Their next creative leap came through “Erogenous: The Movie,” an audiovisual project that merges storytelling with electronic composition. It expands the duo’s aesthetic into cinematic territory with more experimental structures, thematic sequences, and arrangements that function as both standalone tracks and part of a narrative arc.

One of the project’s most notable pieces is a two-part composition built around tonal shifts and conceptual interplay.

The track reflects the duo’s interest in hybrid forms: part soundtrack movement, part electronic suite, part conceptual commentary. Their willingness to experiment while maintaining emotional coherence is a core reason their audience continues to grow. 

5. “Is it Okay?” (2025)

Across their catalog, Erogenous’ work honors the city’s history while crafting their own lane, guided by musicianship, intention, and an understanding that electronic music can be a site of healing, movement, and storytelling. 

 If you dig artists who embody the spirit of electronic music, keep listening to The Progressive Underground every Saturday evening at 6 p.m. on WDET 101.9 FM and wdet.org.  

For The Progressive Underground, my name is Chris Campbell. See you next time.