Born in Detroit in 1952, Don Fagenson has spent a lifetime making music in one way or another. Bass player. Band member. Album producer. Record label president. You probably know him as Don Was.

She’ll also be on the road in the spring with Melissa Etheridge, 20 years after the two paid tribute to Janis Joplin at that year’s Grammy Awards.

I grew up in Detroit, immersed in the rhythms and soul of Motown, a force that felt unstoppable. Motown was more than music; it was a cultural movement. Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Martha Reeves, ...

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Audacy’s 99.5 WYCD Detroit’s Country announced this week that Dierks Bentley will headline its annual “99.5 WYCD Hoedown” at ...

Walking down Broadway, you'll find an array of honky-tonks where live music spills onto the streets day and night. The ...

You can hear it on the record. With its bleating and reedy samples, insistent and nervy instrumentation, all-pervasive ...

Best known for his run of iconic rock ‘n’ roll hits with his band the Detroit Wheels during the mid-’60s, Ryder is as busy ...

From Feb. 7 to March 7, you can vote in our Best of Detroit poll! The ballot will close at 11:59 p.m. on March 7. Voters who follow Hour Detroit on Instagram will be entered for a chance to win two ...

Alphonse Pierre’s Off the Dome column covers songs, mixtapes, albums, scenes, snippets, movies, Meek Mill tweets, fashion ...

Music isn’t just something we listen to, it’s a way of life. For music lovers and artists alike, choosing where to live often ...