Detroit Underground

Paxahau has released the final lineup for Movement 2011, and have added some big new names to the list of performing acts. Most notably, Anthony Atalla, Aux 88, Dabura, Daedalus, Flying Lotus, Richie Hawtin, Terrance Parker, The Dirtbombs and The Venetian Snares were added to the roster. Stay tuned for continued coverage of Movement 2011, [...]

After a one year hiatus, Rothbury Music Festival is back for 2011, but with a new, digital twist. This year’s Rothbury event is an electronic music festival, and has been rebranded as the Electric Forest Festival. You may be thinking that Michigan already has an electronic music festival. Why on Earth would we need another? [...]

Ignite Detroit (@ignitedetroit) is back this year for its second installment, and this year’s event is looking to blow away the first one! The organizers of Ignite Detroit teamed up with Motor City Casino Hotel (@MotorCityCasino) to bring Ignite to The Sound Board, and have lined up some of Detroit’s best underground musicians to provide [...]

I was shocked beyond belief the other day, when I received an invite to a secret group on Facebook. The title: “Motor: The Reunion”. My heart almost stopped. Is this an April Fools joke in the making? I’m almost hesitant to post this blog today, because that’s probably what many people are thinking right now. [...]

Royal Oak, Michigan… Lettuce Rock!, a fundraiser for the Royal Oak Community Farm will be held at the Royal Oak Farmers Market on Saturday, March 26th from 5pm-11pm. Lettuce Rock! will be a night full of fun for all who attend.  The evening will include live music, food, beer, wine, kid’s activities and a silent [...]

This month at Funk Night see Rickey Calloway with The Will Sessions Band for their third annual performance. Heavy Funk spun by Frank Raines and DJ Psycho. The show starts at 10pm and goes until 4am at the Majestic Theater. $5 for 21 and up, $10 for 18 -20.

Detroit Hip Hop Duo Progress Report To Host Record Release Party After Successful Fan Micro-Funding Project Ferndale, MI – February 27, 2011 – With an impressive $5000 in funds raised from 120 supporters in 45 days and an album that has been in production for 3 years, the anticipation is now over and you’re invited [...]

In order to provide medical insurance for the uninsured and under-insured in the Detroit area, the FernCare organization will be holding a benefit concert at the Phoenix Cafe in Hazel Park. The exhibition of art, music, and food will feature some of the best rising acts in the Detroit underground music scene to benefit a [...]

It’s basically the story of the entire year, a gathering of virtually every band that has been covered by the Detroit underground press, a variable smorgasbord of everyone cool in the Detroit area. More bands playing at more venues than you could possibly see, the Hamtramck Blowout 2010 promises to be an awesome time. Since [...]

Emerging from Texas of all places, solo artist Annie Clark has burst onto the independent music scene as St. Vincent. The power hitters in the realm of hipster publication gave her rave reviews on her debut release Marry Me as well as her sophomore album Actor. Unconventional arrangements and wonderful lyrics make are causing a [...]

The cool march air kisses your clavicle as you walk down the dingy Hamtramck thoroughfare. Music emanates from every angle, sweeping you away in a sea of bliss. The juxtaposition of beauty wrapped in a worn out city is nostalgic, almost surreal. For the Detroit underground enthusiast, this is heaven. A grounded, incredibly cool experience [...]

Based on the classic Mel Brooks comedy, a musical presentation of Young Frankenstein will be coming to the Detroit Opera House. A re-imagination of the journey Dr. Frankenstein’s journey to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, the performance is an upbeat discourse about ethical arguments and death, a classic horror comedy set to some [...]

A concert that needs to be previewed, an amazing indie rock outfit coming to Detroit to promote their new album Shame Shame, Dr. Dog is one of the up and coming underground acts in the indie music scene. Psychedelic rock with old fashioned indie rock tendencies, the creative composition of Dr. Dog’s music is being [...]

By now, everyone knows about the devastating earthquake that rocked Haiti (not the good kind of rocking). As the whole world pulls together in an attempt to stop some of the social and economic bleeding within the country, Detroit bands have also stepped up and joined the fight. Some of the most prevalent Detroit local [...]

December 17, 2009 at 10:00pm Woodbridge Pub 5169 Trumbull Detroit, MI The Few Records label is home to some of the most creative minds in Detroit underground music. To celebrate their successful year and showcase some of the bands on their label with talent coming out of their ass, they’ve scheduled a FREE holiday party [...]