{"id":2334633,"date":"2026-03-18T10:07:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T10:07:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2334633"},"modified":"2026-03-18T10:07:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T10:07:44","slug":"the-2026-new-detroit-music-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/the-2026-new-detroit-music-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2026 new Detroit music issue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>We asked, and metro Detroit answered. For the second year, we put out a survey calling on local artists to share their music with us as well as a little bit about themselves. And they delivered! From garage rock to Soundcloud rappers, here\u2019s a snapshot of the local music scene in 2026. Be sure to add these tracks to your playlists and check out these artists when they perform at a dive bar near you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Warped Tourists<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>This Next One\u2019s a Cover <\/em>(LP)<br \/>Genre: pop punk, punk, re-interpretive covers<br \/>Standout track: \u201cWonderwall\u201d<br \/>\u201cThe band that answers the question, what if this was a punk song?\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thewarpedtourists.bandcamp.com\/album\/this-next-ones-a-cover\">thewarpedtourists.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chuck Daniels<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>So What <\/em>(EP)<br \/>Genre: house<br \/>Standout track: \u201cSo What\u201d<br \/>\u201cUplifting funky house music with inspirations from Detroit, Chicago, and New York.\u201d\u00a0<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/6AQtbBS3kOZrK6whx93lfz?si=Sx822_90Rg2WNk9IDKLVGA\">spotify.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-1    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p><strong>Devin Jetski<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cCan\u2019t Stop\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: house<br \/>Standout track: \u201cCan\u2019t Stop\u201d<br \/>\u201cAn emerging producer and DJ whose sound focuses on the intersection of high-energy house and dynamic techno. He\u2019s released on Kevin Saunderson\u2019s KMS Records, Flashmob, Alleanza Recordings, and Purple Tea.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/devinjetski\">instagram.com\/devinjetski<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Checker<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>I Really Do Believe <\/em>(set for release April 20)<br \/>Genre: rock<br \/>Standout track: \u201cHot Damn,\u201d \u201cArmageddon,\u201d \u201cWalk-in Attic\u201d<br \/>\u201cRock for off-colored people.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/checkerworldwide.weebly.com\/\">checkerworldwide.weebly.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Checker. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Courtesy photo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>spare key<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>the space between places<\/em> (LP)<br \/>Genre: electronic<br \/>Standout track: \u201csomewhere in the clouds\u201d<br \/>\u201cspare key is the electronic music project of Detroit-based producer and composer mat larimer. blending atmospheric textures, driving rhythms, and emotive sound design, the project lives somewhere between club propulsion and cinematic introspection. spare key explores themes of movement, memory, and liminality \u2014 crafting immersive sonic worlds that feel both transportive and deeply personal.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.matlarimer.com\/sparekey\">matlarimer.com\/sparekey<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tiffany Blade<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Breakfast at Tiffany\u2019s 2 <\/em>(LP)<br \/>Genre: hip-hop, rap<br \/>Standout track: \u201cA.T.L.\u201d<br \/>\u201cUnique style and sound. Real talent and timeless music.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tiffanyblade.hearnow.com\">tiffanyblade.hearnow.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-2    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p><strong>DFRNT<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Crown Chronicles<\/em> (LP)<br \/>Genre: alternative<br \/>Standout track: \u201cBetter\u201d<br \/>\u201cA musical experience that allows you to dream fearlessly and regret nothing.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dfrnt_ye?igsh=MWhkdmM0aTJnb3o3cQ%3D%3D&amp;utm_source=qr\">instagram.com\/dfrnt_ye<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kay Nucents<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>The Passing Lane<\/em> (EP)\u00a0<br \/>Genre: techno, electronica<br \/>Standout track: \u201crocketSHIPS\u201d<br \/>\u201cKay Nucents is the new generation of Detroit techno.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/kaynucents.bandcamp.com\/\">kaynucents.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wisher<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cAqua De Vida\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: symphonic metal<br \/>Standout track: \u201cGet Off\u201d<br \/>\u201cHigh energy, theatrical heavy metal representing the passionate metal heads and fantastical nerds who love a great variety of music.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/wisher-band-official.com\">wisher-band-official.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Jay Money<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cOwn Lane\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: rap<br \/>Standout track: \u201cOwn Lane\u201d<br \/>\u201cI\u2019m an upcoming artist from Southwest Detroit! I\u2019m 29 years old and have been doing music for about four years.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/mt4UFP8ryqw?si=ZNCDjzFiEycAUmsV\">youtube.com\/@JayMoney313SW<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Haywise_official<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>YOU<\/em> (EP)<br \/>Genre: afrobeats, afropop<br \/>Standout track: \u201cEcstasy\u201d<br \/>\u201cHaywise_official is a genre-blending Afrobeat\/Afropop musician that fuses raw emotion with bold, modern sound \u2014 creating music that feels both deeply personal and universally powerful. Their energy-driven style connects authentic storytelling with infectious rhythms that move both the heart and the crowd.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bio.site\/haywise\">bio.site\/haywise<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-3    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p><strong>falooshh<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201churt people hurt people\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: neo-soul, alternative, Motown<br \/>Standout track: \u201churt people hurt people\u201d<br \/>\u201cDetroit multi-instrumentalist Falooshh filters bedroom-pop immediacy through a horn player\u2019s ear \u2014 arrangements with trombone and trumpet at the center, R&amp;B and alt textures around the edges. Expect warm brass lines, unhurried grooves, and a live band built to move a room.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/falooshh.com\">falooshh.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-attachment-id=\"284323\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.metrotimes.com\/music-2\/local-music\/the-2026-new-detroit-music-issue\/attachment\/falooshh\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/falooshh.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,667\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;\\u00a9 2025 The Adventure Mindset, all rights reserved.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"falooshh\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;falooshh.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/falooshh.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/falooshh.jpg?fit=780%2C520&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/falooshh.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-284323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/falooshh.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/falooshh.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/falooshh.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/falooshh.jpg?resize=550%2C367&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/falooshh.jpg?resize=800%2C534&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/falooshh.jpg?resize=780%2C520&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/falooshh.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/falooshh.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">falooshh. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Courtesy photo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Second Salem<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Losing Hope<\/em> (EP)<br \/>Genre: metal<br \/>Standout track: \u201cLosing Hope\u201d<br \/>\u201cMetalcore with a gothic edge, music for anyone who has ever felt \u2018othered\u2019 and a safe space for all.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/secondsalemofficial.com\/bio\">secondsalemofficial.com\/bio<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Plutophonics<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>We Met A Turtle That Year <\/em>(LP)<br \/>Genre: soul, funk, alternative<br \/>Standout track: \u201cSl\u00f6th\u201d<br \/>\u201cThe Plutophonics deliver a unique cacophony of retro-funk styled alternative rock. Intricate compositions, paired with soaring vocal melodies, backed by the finest, most relentless grooves.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/theplutophonics\">linktr.ee\/theplutophonics<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Detroit Ch\u00e9<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>CHIZZY THE MIXTAPE<\/em> (mixtape)<br \/>Genre: rap, hip-hop<br \/>Standout track: \u201cDETROIT CHIZZY\u201d\u00a0<br \/>\u201cI\u2019m a recording artist, producer, director, and model from the Westside of Detroit. My musical work is built from the things I\u2019ve survived, the things I\u2019ve witnessed, and the emotions I never knew how to say out loud. Through music and visuals, I channel the raw parts of my life and my community \u2014 the culture, the hurt, the pride, and the hope \u2013 and give it a platform to be seen and felt.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.smhitstime.com\">instagram.com\/detroitche<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-4    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p><strong>The Hourlies<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Ritual Incantations Vol. 1<\/em> (set for release April 10)<br \/>Genre: garage psych<br \/>Standout track: \u201cNumbers\u201d<br \/>\u201cPure rock fury on psychedelics in the basement. An upcasted fireball in a small room.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/thehourlies.bandcamp.com\">thehourlies.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Michelle Held<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cAnother Jane\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: singer-songwriter, folk<br \/>Standout track: \u201cAnother Jane\u201d<br \/>\u201cMichelle Held is a contemporary American folk singer-songwriter with a poet\u2019s ear, whose quietly luminous work listens deeply to life\u2019s complexities.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/michelleheld.com\">michelleheld.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Zoe Smoove<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cRESILIENCE\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: hip-hop<br \/>Standout track: \u201cMO\u201d<br \/>\u201cMy music is a raw, poetic blend of personal storytelling and resilience, drawing from real-life struggles and triumphs to inspire and connect.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/iMrvygpcMyI?si=peF3kwY8Ks-6By_6\">youtube.com\/@zoesmoove7036<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Bores<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Attack of the Pizza Zombies <\/em>(LP)<br \/>Genre: punk<br \/>Standout track: \u201cTalkin\u2019 to You\u201d<br \/>\u201cSnotty power punk with a ferocious tempo.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theboresdetroit?igsh=czJtYzBzdHY0aWIy\">instagram.com\/theboresdetroit<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>CHA$EMONEY<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>All About Da Vibe <\/em>(LP)<br \/>Genre: hip-rop, rap, R&amp;B<br \/>Standout track: \u201cPretty Body\u201d<br \/>\u201cI\u2019m an independent artist from Detroit who began making music while playing football at Youngstown State University. What started as a personal outlet quickly became a passion for creating authentic, relatable music that people can connect to and vibe with.\u201d\u00a0<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/beacons.ai\/chasemoney1k\">beacons.ai\/chasemoney1k<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-5    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p><strong>Ace Bugey<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cDon\u2019t Back Down\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: hip-hop, rap<br \/>Standout track: \u201cFriday\u201d<br \/>\u201cMotivational and representative of the working class individuals who have bigger dreams and aspirations.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/beacons.ai\/chasemoney1k\">bugey.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Eastside Banda<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cNew Horse\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: world<br \/>Standout track: \u201cNew Horse\u201d<br \/>\u201cRussian romance blended with Detroit jazz.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Jc-SoJXPa9g?si=IBTO-TcPK-2un_6b\">youtube.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-attachment-id=\"284324\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.metrotimes.com\/music-2\/local-music\/the-2026-new-detroit-music-issue\/attachment\/la-cecille-and-the-eastside-banda\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/La-Cecille-and-The-Eastside-Banda.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,667\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"La-Cecille-and-The-Eastside-Banda\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Eastside Banda.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/La-Cecille-and-The-Eastside-Banda.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/La-Cecille-and-The-Eastside-Banda.jpg?fit=780%2C520&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/La-Cecille-and-The-Eastside-Banda.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-284324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/La-Cecille-and-The-Eastside-Banda.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/La-Cecille-and-The-Eastside-Banda.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/La-Cecille-and-The-Eastside-Banda.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/La-Cecille-and-The-Eastside-Banda.jpg?resize=550%2C367&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/La-Cecille-and-The-Eastside-Banda.jpg?resize=800%2C534&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/La-Cecille-and-The-Eastside-Banda.jpg?resize=780%2C520&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/La-Cecille-and-The-Eastside-Banda.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/La-Cecille-and-The-Eastside-Banda.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Eastside Banda. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Courtesy photo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Powers of the Monk<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Power Trippin\u2019 <\/em>(EP)<br \/>Genre: indie rock, pop, psych folk<br \/>Standout track: \u201cBread &amp; Circuses\u201d<br \/>\u201cPowers of the Monk is a duo from Detroit: David Monk (vocals, guitars, and keyboards), CasSondra Powers (vocals, violin, and keyboards), and John O\u2019Reilly Jr. (drums).\u201d <em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/powersofthemonk\/\">instagram.com\/powersofthemonk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>JHarry<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>When You Step on A Tiger\u2019s Tail<\/em> (EP)<br \/>Genre: hip-hop, rap, alt rap<br \/>Standout track: \u201cFEEL LIKE THIS\u201d<br \/>\u201cJHarry is a Detroit-rooted alternative rap artist blending sharp lyricism, legal precision, and cinematic production into music about ambition, faith, and autonomy. His sound bridges luxury rap and introspection, grounded in Midwest grit and long-term vision.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/gettothecorner.com\">gettothecorner.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-6    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p><strong>super*user<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Gutless Wonder <\/em>(LP)<br \/>Genre: indie punk<br \/>Standout track: \u201cHere For You\u201d<br \/>\u201cDetroit\u2019s super*user hits with the urgency of a band rooted in a friendship that began long before the first note. Their songs examine digital life, death, and the ghosts we carry, all set against raw, melodic indie punk grit.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/superuser313.bandcamp.com\/\">superuser313.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Leadfoot Granny<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Leadfoot Granny <\/em>(LP)<br \/>Genre: rock<br \/>Standout track: \u201cSunny Rays Around the Corner,\u201d \u201cBrown Leather\u201d<br \/>\u201cRock and roll steeped in tradition yet fresh and brand new.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leadfootgrannyofficial.com\/\">leadfootgrannyofficial.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"829\" data-attachment-id=\"284325\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.metrotimes.com\/music-2\/local-music\/the-2026-new-detroit-music-issue\/attachment\/leadfoot-granny\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Leadfoot-Granny.jpg?fit=1000%2C829&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,829\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Leadfoot-Granny\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Leadfoot Granny.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Leadfoot-Granny.jpg?fit=300%2C249&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Leadfoot-Granny.jpg?fit=780%2C647&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Leadfoot-Granny.jpg?resize=1000%2C829&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-284325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Leadfoot-Granny.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Leadfoot-Granny.jpg?resize=300%2C249&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Leadfoot-Granny.jpg?resize=768%2C637&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Leadfoot-Granny.jpg?resize=550%2C456&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Leadfoot-Granny.jpg?resize=800%2C663&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Leadfoot-Granny.jpg?resize=780%2C647&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Leadfoot-Granny.jpg?resize=400%2C332&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Leadfoot-Granny.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Leadfoot Granny. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Courtesy photo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Carl B. Phillips<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cGood To See You In Church Today\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: gospel<br \/>Standout track: \u201cGood To See You In Church Today\u201d<br \/>\u201cCarl B. Phillips is a Detroit-based gospel artist whose musical style is defined as a blend of traditional gospel with a contemporary groove. His sound is deeply rooted in his 50-year tenure in the gospel industry and the rich musical heritage of Detroit.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/carlbphillips.com\/\">carlbphillips.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Junii<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>jinx! DELUXE <\/em>(LP)<br \/>Genre: hip-hop, alternative soul<br \/>Standout track: \u201cjinx!\/weplayedthegame\u201d ft. Kaelin Ellis<br \/>\u201cAuthentic\/Evolving.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.jutopiaxx.com\">jutopiaxx.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-7    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"865\" data-attachment-id=\"284326\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.metrotimes.com\/music-2\/local-music\/the-2026-new-detroit-music-issue\/attachment\/junii\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Junii-.jpg?fit=1000%2C865&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,865\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;TARYNSPRODUCTIONS&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Junii-\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Junni.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Junii-.jpg?fit=300%2C260&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Junii-.jpg?fit=780%2C675&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Junii-.jpg?resize=1000%2C865&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-284326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Junii-.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Junii-.jpg?resize=300%2C260&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Junii-.jpg?resize=768%2C664&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Junii-.jpg?resize=550%2C476&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Junii-.jpg?resize=800%2C692&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Junii-.jpg?resize=780%2C675&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Junii-.jpg?resize=400%2C346&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Junii-.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Junni. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Courtesy photo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Louie Lee<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Future <\/em>(LP)<br \/>Genre: country, pop<br \/>Standout track: \u201cTake This Echo With You\u201d<br \/>\u201cLouie Lee is a Michigan-born artist blending country storytelling, hip-hop cadence, rock energy, and Motown soul into a sound he calls Country Hop &amp; Roll. Rooted in Midwest grit and driven by authenticity, his music speaks to the ones in between. Some say he\u2019s too country for the city, too city for the country. Louie doesn\u2019t chase genres or trends; he builds culture, backed by a loyal community known as the Bandits.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thelouieleeshow.live\">thelouieleeshow.live<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Formal Nightmare<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>El Pante\u00f3n <\/em>(LP)<br \/>Genre: death, thrash metal<br \/>Standout track: \u201cHORROR\u201d<br \/>\u201cA three-piece death-thrash band from Downriver.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/theformalnightmare.bandcamp.com\">theformalnightmare.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>YIMES<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>YY <\/em>(LP)<br \/>Genre: ambient\u00a0<br \/>Standout track: \u201cEvening Creek\u201d<br \/>\u201cYimes is a cinematic instrumental collaboration crafting expansive, high-fidelity soundscapes that blend post-rock scale with ambient restraint. Rooted in texture, atmosphere, and emotional lift, the project moves like a slow-burning horizon \u2014 patient, immersive, and quietly powerful.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.yimesmusic.com\">yimesmusic.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tino Gs Dumpster Machine<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cTrouble\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: rock, funky blues<br \/>Standout track: \u201cTrouble\u201d<br \/>\u201cDetroit is our home and our music reflects the greatest Music City \u2014 it\u2019s also fun, rockin, funky, and gritty.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tinogsdumpstermachine.com\">tinogsdumpstermachine.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-8    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p><strong>chandra\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>thoughts on agape<\/em> (EP)<br \/>Genre: alternative<br \/>Standout track: \u201cyou know i\u2019m not perfect\u201d<br \/>\u201cchandra is an alternative multi genre experience which consists of rock, blues, and Carnatic fusion.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.submithub.com\/link\/thoughts-on-agape-ep\">submithub.com\/link\/thoughts-on-agape-ep<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bk Paystyle<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201c2KIDS\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: rap<br \/>Standout track: \u201c2KIDS\u201d<br \/>\u201cAn even blend of authentic sounds and inspirational lyrics.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/paystylerecords.net\">paystylerecords.net<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Thurgo<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cHmmg\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: hip-hop<br \/>Standout track: \u201cJuug n Drip\u201d ft. Babyface Ray<br \/>\u201cHigh-energy Detroit artist delivering hustler anthems rooted in ownership, resilience, and calculated growth. Known for real-world results and strategic moves both in music and business.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Thurgo44\">youtube.com\/@Thurgo44<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lauri G.<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cTrophy (I\u2019m a Woman)\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: R&amp;B<br \/>Standout track: \u201cTrophy (I\u2019m a Woman)\u201d<br \/>\u201cR&amp;B music with a classic vibe.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/laurigmusic.com\/\">laurigmusic.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Slept Through the Blood Moon<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Slept Through the Blood Moon<\/em> (LP)<br \/>Genre: indie folk, rock<br \/>Standout track: \u201cIn the End\u201d<br \/>\u201cWe\u2019re a DIY indie folk band with Elliott Smith-leaning melodies and lyric\u2011first songwriting, telling small, honest stories over acoustic guitar, keys, and close vocal harmonies.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/sleptthroughthebloodmoon?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn2zSaWeBC2EozsWMI2QubVEEfGe4q-2ucVtCFOiFRo22mPZvnc6IQOyBkbrU_aem_z48mGrIrjk0j_AcK5AxhHg\">linktr.ee\/sleptthroughthebloodmoon<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-9    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p><strong>Saltbreaker<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Glass Aviary<\/em> (LP)<br \/>Genre: ambient<br \/>Standout track: \u201cHoliday\u201d<br \/>\u201cSaltbreaker is the ambient and neo-classical project of Detroit producer John Hanson, crafting restrained, emotionally resonant soundscapes built from piano, subtle electronics, and spacious guitar textures. Rooted in stillness and atmosphere, the music feels both intimate and cinematic \u2014 inviting listeners into a slow-burning space of reflection and quiet depth.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.saltbreakermusic.com\">saltbreakermusic.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>VISITOR<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cHollywood Kid\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: hard rock<br \/>Standout track: \u201cHollywood Kid\u201d<br \/>\u201cI\u2019m a VISITOR leaving all these things behind. I\u2019m a VISITOR, searching for a sign of life.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.visitorband.com\">visitorband.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>ThomasMBeats<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cLaw N Order\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: hip-hop, rap<br \/>Standout track: \u201cLaw N Order\u201d (GELO)<br \/>\u201cThomasMBeats is a Detroit producer-artist blending the city\u2019s raw energy with structured, cinematic production. With major-label placements and over 15 million streams, he represents a new class of Detroit creatives building both culture and ownership.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thomasmbeats.com\">thomasmbeats.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kelsey.<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Kelsey.<\/em> (EP)<br \/>Genre: alternative<br \/>Standout track: \u201cWasted\u201d<br \/>\u201cDisco rock, or as I like to say, if Led Zeppelin played disco. A driving rhythm section meets old school rock \u2019n\u2019 roll. (Debut LP coming this summer.)\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/kelseyperiod\">linktr.ee\/kelseyperiod<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"904\" data-attachment-id=\"284335\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.metrotimes.com\/music-2\/local-music\/the-2026-new-detroit-music-issue\/attachment\/0web\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0web.jpg?fit=2000%2C1766&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1766\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"0web\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Kelsey.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0web.jpg?fit=300%2C265&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0web.jpg?fit=780%2C689&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0web.jpg?resize=1024%2C904&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-284335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0web.jpg?resize=1024%2C904&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0web.jpg?resize=300%2C265&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0web.jpg?resize=768%2C678&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0web.jpg?resize=1536%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0web.jpg?resize=1200%2C1060&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0web.jpg?resize=550%2C486&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0web.jpg?resize=800%2C706&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0web.jpg?resize=780%2C689&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0web.jpg?resize=400%2C353&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0web.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0web-1024x904.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kelsey. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Courtesy photo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-10    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p><strong>Jaye Rsvd<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cFrom Memory\u201d<br \/>Genre: Hip-hop, RnB<br \/>Standout track: \u201cFrom Memory\u201d<br \/>\u201cJaye Rsvd is a multifaceted hip hop artist known for blending introspective lyricism with stylistic versatility. His sound moves fluidly between alternative hip hop, ambient trap, jazz-infused production, and emotionally reflective records, making him somewhat of a chameleon across subgenres\u201d<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/jayersvd.bandcamp.com\/track\/from-memory\"><em>jayersvd.bandcamp.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Long Stairs<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>A Bird in the Hand <\/em>(LP)<br \/>Genre: indie rock<br \/>Standout track: \u201cOne Thing\u201d<br \/>\u201cThe comforting and warm sounds of Detroit, a confident and imperfect sound that fills you with a gratitude for the way things are.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thelongstairs.bandcamp.com\/\">thelongstairs.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>K.O from the Pilla<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Pilla 2<\/em> (mixtape)\u00a0<br \/>Genre: rap<br \/>Standout track: \u201cToxic\u201d<br \/>\u201cI\u2019m really here to motivate the youth and show them how to have fun with the music and how to make songs the ladies can still dance to and out on to feel good about themselves.\u201d <em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/kofromthepilla\">instagram.com\/kofromthepilla<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>BLKBOK<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Peaceful Piano: The Self Love Mixtape <\/em>(EP) Genre: neo-classical<br \/>Standout track: \u201cSelf Love\u201d<br \/>\u201cI am a genre-defying pianist and composer who merges classical virtuosity with the soul, struggle, and soundscape of contemporary Black culture. My goal is to transform the piano into a storytelling instrument and bridge tradition and innovation.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/blkbok.com\">blkbok.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>208<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Possession<\/em> (EP)<br \/>Genre: garage<br \/>Standout track: \u201cTantrum\u201d<br \/>\u201cear-rupturing sweat music.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thekinks.bandcamp.com\/\">thekinks.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-11    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p><strong>NICO<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Body Double<\/em> (set for release May 22)<br \/>Genre: pop<br \/>Standout track: \u201cICON (Treat Me Like It)\u201d<br \/>\u201cA boy who has grown up with pop music looking up to them and wanting his dreams to come true. He has used the sounds he has heard to inspire him and create his music persona.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@nico._muslc\">youtube.com\/@nico._muslc<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Izak<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cCheers to Half of You\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: acoustic rock<br \/>Standout track: \u201cWild Horses\u201d<br \/>\u201cWe are an electrifying acoustic rock trio with hints of ska, jazz, and Americana.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/izakdetroit.bandcamp.com\/album\/cheers-to-half-of-you\">izakdetroit.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Versonics<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cJump Jump Jump\u201d (set for release April 25)<br \/>Genre: rock<br \/>Standout track: \u201cLove Sauce\u201d<br \/>\u201cDescribing the human condition through danceable rhythm and blues.<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/versonics.com\">versonics.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Drew Bardo<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cWICKER BOA\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: DIY Beatnik Garage Rock\u00a0<br \/>Standout track: \u201cWICKER BOA\u201d\u201cLeonard Cohen and Mark Lanegan on a drunken boat ride through Dante\u2019s Inferno.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@drew_bardo\">youtube.com\/@drew_bardo<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Julian Joel<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cNext 2 U\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: country, soul<br \/>Standout track: \u201cNext 2 U\u201d and \u201cPull Up\u201d<br \/>\u201cI make country\/soul music that bleeds honesty. Every song I write comes from real life, real love, real mistakes, and when I step on that stage, I\u2019m not just singing\u2026 I\u2019m telling my story.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/julianjoel.com\">julianjoel.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-12    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p><strong>JonPaul Wallace &amp; Bryan Hugo Iglesias<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Lemon Days<\/em> (EP)<br \/>Genre: soul, pop<br \/>Standout track: \u201cAddicted To Your Love\u201d (with Jacob Sigman)<br \/>\u201cWe fuse modern production with a retro soul and rich, expressive vocals, creating a sound that feels timeless yet fresh.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jonpaulwallace.com\/lemondaysepk\">jonpaulwallace.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"284334\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.metrotimes.com\/music-2\/local-music\/the-2026-new-detroit-music-issue\/attachment\/lemon-days-cover-art\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lemon-Days-Cover-Art-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2560&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,2560\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Lemon Days Cover Art\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Lemon Days&lt;\/i&gt; by JonPaul Wallace &amp; Bryan Hugo Iglesias.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lemon-Days-Cover-Art-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lemon-Days-Cover-Art-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C780&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lemon-Days-Cover-Art.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-284334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lemon-Days-Cover-Art-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lemon-Days-Cover-Art-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lemon-Days-Cover-Art-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lemon-Days-Cover-Art-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lemon-Days-Cover-Art-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lemon-Days-Cover-Art-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lemon-Days-Cover-Art-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lemon-Days-Cover-Art-scaled.jpg?resize=800%2C800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lemon-Days-Cover-Art-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lemon-Days-Cover-Art-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lemon-Days-Cover-Art-scaled.jpg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lemon-Days-Cover-Art-scaled.jpg?resize=550%2C550&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lemon-Days-Cover-Art-scaled.jpg?resize=2000%2C2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lemon-Days-Cover-Art-scaled.jpg?resize=780%2C780&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lemon-Days-Cover-Art-1024x1024.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><i>Lemon Days<\/i> by JonPaul Wallace &amp; Bryan Hugo Iglesias. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Courtesy photo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Skonie &amp; The Klouds<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cLike a Train\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: funk-R&amp;B fusion<br \/>Standout track: \u201cLike a Train\u201d<br \/>\u201cNew Old-School reviving the foundations of the Motor City sound.\u201d<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/qrco.de\/bdIYGJ\"><em>qrco.de\/bdIYGJ<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Connor Roy<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Made New <\/em>(EP)<br \/>Genre: contemporary Christian, pop, rock<br \/>Standout track: \u201cMade New\u201d<br \/>\u201cSinger-songwriter and worship leader striving to give glory to Jesus with every song.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.connorroymusic.com\">connorroymusic.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>C Dvpn &amp; King Moon<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Toxin <\/em>(LP)<br \/>Genre: hip-hop<br \/>Standout track: \u201cManifest\u201d<br \/>\u201crap\/producer duo.\u201d<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/4MYQRSLnTvlmtv2tHcx4aW\"><em>spotify.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-13    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p><strong>Todd Stephen<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cHighway 31\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: country, rock<br \/>Standout track: \u201cHighway 31\u201d<br \/>\u201cA purposeful blend of my influences including classic rock, alternative, country, and trop rock.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cloudpresskit.com\/cpk\/todd-stephen\">cloudpresskit.com\/cpk\/todd-stephen<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Vampire Cowgirl<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>BIRTHDAY SUMMER<\/em> (LP)<br \/>Genre: doompunk<br \/>Standout track: \u201cCIRCLE OF SALT\u201d<br \/>\u201cRaw, chaotic basslines set to a whirlwind of percussion \u2014 riffs designed for catharsis and release.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/vampirecowgirl.bandcamp.com\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/vampirecowgirl.bandcamp.com\/\">vampirecowgirl.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Avernon<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Impact<\/em> (EP)<br \/>Genre: progressive house<br \/>Standout track: \u201cDevotion\u201d<br \/>\u201cI\u2019m 22, and I sing and produce all my music entirely myself; I write music intended for the club\/DJ mixes. I would say my musical style is similar to deadmau5, Zedd, and i_o.\u201d <em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/iamavernon\">instagram.com\/iamavernon<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Of House<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cHymn\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: indie rock<br \/>Standout track: \u201cHymn\u201d<br \/>\u201cDetroit\u2019s Of House deliver \u2018Hymn,\u2019 a live-wire indie rock anthem that channels Springsteen\u2019s grit and Pavement\u2019s charm into a cathartic roar about persistence in the face of turmoil.\u201d <em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/ofhouse.bandcamp.com\">ofhouse.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sick Smile<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Stop <\/em>(EP)<br \/>Genre: nu-grunge<br \/>Standout track: \u201cStubborn\u201d<br \/>\u201cWe definitely give off \u201990s vibes\u2026 Woodstock \u201999 would have been our jam! New music dropping this spring!\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sicksmile.bandcamp.com\/album\/stop\">sicksmile.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-14    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p><strong>Closed Circuit Cassettes<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Dymaxion Daydreams\/\/Neutrino Nightmares <\/em>(LP)<br \/>Genre: punk, noise rockStandout track: \u201cEx-Ray Specks\u201d<br \/>\u201cClosed Circuit Cassettes fuses angular, jerky guitar lines with blown-out digital synths and pummeling drum machines, anchored by a forceful, theatrical vocal delivery. The result is sharp-edged and high impact, tense and physical, built to rattle a room.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/closedcircuitcassettes.bandcamp.com\/\">closedcircuitcassettes.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nametag Alexander<\/strong>\u00a0<br \/>Latest release: <em>REPS <\/em>(EP)<br \/>Genre: rap<br \/>Standout track: \u201cFunkeeshid\u201d<br \/>\u201cI am a songwriter whose sound fuses sharp lyricism with mature, motivational themes. My music resonates with themes of perseverance, independence, and self-mastery.<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/nametag.bandcamp.com\">nametag.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>The 3148s<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cBone Appetit\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: alternative<br \/>Standout track: \u201cBone Appetit\u201d<br \/>\u201cDetroit Americana thrown into a \u201990s alt-rock meat grinder! Big riffs, sharp wit, four chords with a smirk.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.3148s.com\">3148s.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>George Montrelle<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cHoney\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: rock, soul, pop<br \/>Standout track: \u201cHoney\u201d<br \/>\u201cAs a solo artist, I feature guitar-driven, soulful rock music, with smooth, melodic vocal performances.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/georgemontrelle\">instagram.com\/georgemontrelle<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>dane dopeRock<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Sad Bitch Slumber Party <\/em>(LP)<br \/>Genre: indie, emo, hip-hop<br \/>Standout track: \u201cCowboy Killer\u201d<br \/>\u201cAn absolutely lyrical madman painting a musical tapestry of humor, wit, heartbreak, hope and hell, dane dopeRock is your favorite little emo-boi, heartbreaking, heart throb, skate rat, beach punk, rapper extraordinaire. Indie darling with a trap rap edge, scene e-thot rap for the girlys and the weird kids.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.soundcloud.com\/danedoperock\">soundcloud.com\/danedoperock<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-15    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p><strong>CRUNE<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201c69 FOREVER\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: dungeon pop<br \/>Standout track: \u201c69 FOREVER\u201d<br \/>\u201cCRUNE is a ferocious prayer of music calling upon drum machines, theremin, synths, and shapeshifting vocals, articulating raw emotional intensity, Haunting and theatrical. CRUNE explores themes of fantasy, sexuality, gender, and magick through otherworldly personas, rooted in punk, ambient, industrial, and EBM.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.crunemusic.com\">crunemusic.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"952\" data-attachment-id=\"284327\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.metrotimes.com\/music-2\/local-music\/the-2026-new-detroit-music-issue\/attachment\/crune\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CRUNE.jpg?fit=1000%2C952&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,952\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"CRUNE\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;CRUNE.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CRUNE.jpg?fit=300%2C286&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CRUNE.jpg?fit=780%2C743&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CRUNE.jpg?resize=1000%2C952&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-284327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CRUNE.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CRUNE.jpg?resize=300%2C286&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CRUNE.jpg?resize=768%2C731&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CRUNE.jpg?resize=550%2C524&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CRUNE.jpg?resize=800%2C762&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CRUNE.jpg?resize=780%2C743&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CRUNE.jpg?resize=400%2C381&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CRUNE.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">CRUNE. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Courtesy photo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>JRGotTheHiTS<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Letters From Lulu<\/em> (LP)<br \/>Genre: jazz, hip-hop<br \/>Standout track: \u201cLULUBY\u201d<br \/>\u201cThe best of both worlds when it comes to jazz musicianship and hip-hop production.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lettersfromlulu.com\">lettersfromlulu.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ryan Racine &amp; The Little Victories\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cIf You Just Need A Laugh\u201d (set for release May 29)<br \/>Genre: Americana, roots rock<br \/>Standout track: \u201cWhat\u2019s New With You\u201d<br \/>\u201cLyrically driven American and folk rock.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/ryanracine.com\">ryanracine.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Frontenac<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cBrushfire Brain\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: alternative<br \/>Standout track: \u201cIn a Moment\u201d<br \/>\u201cFrontenac is an electronic music and indie rock group featuring Alex Trajano and Thomas Trimble.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/frontenac.bandcamp.com\/album\/in-a-moment\">frontenac.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-16    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p><strong>Novuh Kaine<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cOxytocin\u201d (set for release March 28)<br \/>Genre: alternative hip-hop<br \/>Standout track: \u201cDirty Shirley\u201d<br \/>\u201cNovuh Kaine is an alt hip-hop artist who believes honesty is the best policy. Striving to use his art to show vulnerability is not just a buzz word, but an art form in itself.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/novuhkaine\">linktr.ee\/novuhkaine<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Jill Opal<\/strong>\u00a0<br \/>Latest release: \u201cBe In My Bag\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: R&amp;B, hip-hop<br \/>Standout track: \u201cDo I\u201d<br \/>\u201cJill Opal\u2019s background is classical music. She has a bachelor music degree in vocal performance from Eastern Michigan University. Jill Opal performs R&amp;B, hip-hop, jazz, pop, techno, soft rock, and classical music. As a multifaceted artist known for her soulful voice and genre-bending sound, she\u2019s making waves in the music industry. Jill will be releasing new music produced by Helluva313 for her project <em>VIBEZ<\/em>.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jillopalmusic.com\">jillopalmusic.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Desmond DJ DDT Travis<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Chillstrumentals <\/em>(LP)<br \/>Genre: hip-hop, instrumental<br \/>Standout track: \u201cDo I\u201d<br \/>\u201cDesmond DJ DDT Travis can be considered a one-stop shop in music: a DJ, producer, writer, rapper, and mixing engineer. With three decades of top radio, and major label experience under his belt, he\u2019s one of Detroit\u2019s hidden gems.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/djddt1\">instagram.com\/djddt1<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Jakubowski<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cFiddleD\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: Slunky Junky Funky<br \/>Standout track: \u201cFiddleD\u201d<br \/>\u201cElectronic solo extravaganza.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sleek.bio\/jakubowski\">sleekbio.com\/jakubowski<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Connor Fischetti<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cDon\u2019t Let Me\u201d ft. Mya Riche (single)<br \/>Genre: pop, R&amp;B<br \/>Standout track: \u201cDon\u2019t Let Me\u201d ft. Mya Riche<br \/>\u201cCombining the tightest musicianship with the catchiest tunes to create a pop album that spans genres, generations, influences, and brings it home with a heart that wins over even the most critical music listeners!\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/beacons.ai\/connorfischetti\">beacons.ai\/connorfischetti<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-17    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p><strong>Michael Giovanni<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Gtsg <\/em>(LP)<br \/>Genre: hip-hop, rap<br \/>Standout track: \u201cPaper Paper,\u201d \u201cGtsg,\u201d \u201cMurder Weapon (Body on Her),\u201d \u201cBetter than U\u201d<br \/>\u201cSuper dope, lyricist. Witty, catchy, smart, overall well rounded rapper.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/michael_gioveezy\">instagram.com\/michael_gioveezy<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Belmarks<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Hand Me the Keys <\/em>(EP)<br \/>Genre: ska, rocksteady, reggae<br \/>Standout track: \u201cMorning\u201d<br \/>\u201cFun, danceable Jamaican-inspired music.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thebelmarks\/\">instagram.com\/thebelmarks<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Swayze<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Party Over <\/em>(LP)<br \/>Genre: R&amp;B, soul<br \/>Standout track: \u201c100 Miles\u201d<br \/>\u201cA whole vibe, something you put on and ride to.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/Swayz88\">linktr.ee\/Swayz88<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Xooxoopxonoo<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cForevereal Lullaby Diary\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: jitgaze<br \/>Standout track: \u201cForevereal Lullaby Diary\u201d<br \/>\u201cMelancholy, cinematic, techstep-influenced IDM.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/doomcorerecords.bandcamp.com\/album\/foreverial-lullaby-diary\">doomcorerecords.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dani Darling<\/strong>\u00a0<br \/>Latest release: <em>Cazimi<\/em> (EP)<br \/>Genre: indie soul<br \/>Standout track: \u201cCazimi\u201d<br \/>\u201cRetro vibes, and dreamy vocals with an edge.\u201c<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/danidar1ing\">instagram.com\/danidar1ing<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-18    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p><strong>Gloomco.<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Nothing Left (To Say) <\/em>(EP)<br \/>Genre: alternative<br \/>Standout track: \u201cGot It All Wrong\u201d<br \/>\u201cGloomco. is an alt pop\/rock group \u2014 their stories of heartbreak, self-discovery, and escapism blend with the sonic elements that include electronic beats, vocal chops, and slick guitar lines.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/gloomco.bandcamp.com\/album\/nothing-left-to-say?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio\">gloomco.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"701\" data-attachment-id=\"284328\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.metrotimes.com\/music-2\/local-music\/the-2026-new-detroit-music-issue\/attachment\/gloomco\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gloomco.jpg?fit=1000%2C701&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,701\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Gloomco\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Gloomco.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gloomco.jpg?fit=300%2C210&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gloomco.jpg?fit=780%2C547&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gloomco.jpg?resize=1000%2C701&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-284328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gloomco.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gloomco.jpg?resize=300%2C210&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gloomco.jpg?resize=768%2C538&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gloomco.jpg?resize=550%2C386&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gloomco.jpg?resize=800%2C561&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gloomco.jpg?resize=780%2C547&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gloomco.jpg?resize=400%2C280&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gloomco.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gloomco. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Courtesy photo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>XX.DANJOR<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Writing on the Wall <\/em>(LP)<br \/>Genre: rap, hip-hop<br \/>Standout track: \u201cAUDACITY\u201d<br \/>\u201cThe music is a rich marriage of jazz trap fusion, while the subject matter covers social issues and personal testimonies. The energy is not like anything you\u2019ve heard before \u2014 after experiencing it, you\u2019ll only want more.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/xxdanjor\">linktr.ee\/xxdanjor<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Glowing Void<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Mutating<\/em> (EP)<br \/>Genre: electronic<br \/>Standout track: \u201cCold World\u201d<br \/>\u201cGlowing Void is an electronic project blending driving rhythms, fast-moving synths and ethereal vocal textures into immersive emotionally charged tracks. Glowing Void released a debut EP with SIC Records in January which was featured on NTS Radio the week following release. Glowing Void will be performing at Moondog Cafe on April 28 as local support for touring artists Normal Bias and Madeline Goldstein.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sicrecords.bandcamp.com\/album\/mutating\">sicrecords.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>The LUV Files<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cAct Rite\u201d ft. Caleb Gutierrez (single)<br \/>Genre: organic soul<br \/>Standout track: \u201cAct Rite\u201d<br \/>\u201cThe LUV Files is a funk, pop production team whose core members write songs featuring themselves in addition to some of Detroit\u2019s finest singers.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/theluvfiles.bandcamp.com\">theluvfiles.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-19    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p><strong>Jai Fears<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cWild!\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: R&amp;B, funk<br \/>Standout track: \u201cWild!\u201d<br \/>\u201cA pre-menopausal artist blending pop, R&amp;B, and funk into a sound that feels nostalgic yet undeniably fresh. Channeling old-school groove through a futuristic lens, I create music that somehow ranges from \u2018Hot Tod-Teas\u2019 to \u2018Clock That Tea.\u2019\u201d\u00a0<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/jaifears.komi.io\/\">jaifears.komi.io<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tidals<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>When Silence Comes <\/em>(EP)<br \/>Genre: hard rock, metal<br \/>Standout track: \u201cGone Silent\u201d<br \/>\u201cEchoes of metal, rock, and hip-hop collide.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tidalsband.com\">tidalsband.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Headless Mary<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Pyres <\/em>(LP)<br \/>Genre: shoegaze, grunge, alternative\u00a0<br \/>Standout track: \u201cPark Place\u201d<br \/>\u201cA mix of dark, brooding lyrics and infectious pop hooks, creating a blend of noise and melody.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/headlessmary\">linktr.ee\/headlessmary<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>King SwaVay &amp; ME8ighty<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>The Outsiders, Pt.Two <\/em>(LP)<br \/>Genre: hip-hop<br \/>Standout track: \u201cCreep\u201d<br \/>\u201cA refreshing return to hip-hop and rap music when it was diverse and had a multitude of different beats and flows unlike today\u2019s current sound in mainstream hip-hop where it sounds like one very long mundane song on infinite loop.\u201d <em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dreementertainment\">facebook.com\/dreementertainment<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Illy Maine<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>The Parable of Solomon Grundy <\/em>(mixtape)<br \/>Genre: hip-hop<br \/>Standout track: \u201cTiny Desk Clap,\u201d \u201cSolomon Grundy\u201d<br \/>\u201cInspired by love, hardship, and rebirth, Illy Maine is a visionary artist channeling his passion, vulnerability, and hope through life experiences to immersive stories for people truly seeking authentic emotional connections. Whether fun, a moment of escape, or something heartfelt\u2026 it\u2019s an experience he weaves for us to share together.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/illymaine.bandcamp.com\">illymaine.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-20    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p><strong>Eliza Neals<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cSpeedy Beady\u201d<br \/>Genre: Detroit rock<br \/>Standout track: \u201cSpeedy Beady\u201d<br \/>\u201cStevie Knicks meets John Lee Hooker, who serves a hard drink to Mick Jagger as Aretha Franklin from the Blues Brothers is cursing you out of the kitchen. \u2014<em>Music Connection Magazine<\/em>\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/elizaneals\">linktr.ee\/elizaneals<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>stoop lee<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>STOOP LOOPS VOL. 1<\/em> (set for release June 12)<br \/>Genre: indie, alternative rap<br \/>Standout track: \u201cTUPAC\u201d<br \/>\u201cI would describe my music as warm and nostalgic while still presenting familiar sounds in a refreshing way. It feels reminiscent of eras when hip-hop and soul were more closely intertwined, drawing inspiration from the Soulquarians, Detroit hip-hop pioneers, and indie rock musicians to create something completely its own.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thastoop.com\/\">thastoop.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stevie Soul<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cMotor Mouth: How Stevie Soul Found His Rhythm\u201d (YouTube)<br \/>Genre: beatbox, hip-hop, R&amp;B<br \/>\u201cStevie Soul is a Detroit-based beatboxer, vocalist, and 2024 Kresge Arts Gilda Award recipient after overcoming a childhood stutter through the power of rhythm \u2014 a journey recently shared on the TEDxDetroit stage.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.steviesoul.com\/\">steviesoul.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Origami Phase<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cWhere To Begin\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: shoegaze, dreampop, post-punk<br \/>Standout track: \u201cWhere To Begin\u201d<br \/>\u201cA shoegaze\/dreampop\/post-punk band described by <em>CREEM <\/em>magazine as having \u2018hermetic attention to detail and the ambiance of a moth-eaten sweater that smells of clove cigarettes.\u2019\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/m\/origamiphase\">bit.ly\/m\/origamiphase<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Local Man<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Arrives <\/em>(LP)<br \/>Genre: garage rock<br \/>Standout track: \u201cHard to Kill\u201d<br \/>\u201cLocal Man, the local band, playing local jams, for local fans. A five piece rock outfit from the Metro area assembled to melt face, posthaste.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/localmantheband\/\">instagram.com\/localmantheband<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-21    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p><strong>caitlin c. harvey<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Lighteater (The Remixes)<\/em> (EP)<br \/>Genre: experimental electronic, dance remixes<br \/>Standout track: \u201cLighteater (Salar Ansari Hunger Mix)\u201d<br \/>\u201cI am a sound artist that lives and works in Detroit. My inspirations are rooted in sound ecology, ambient, techno, and the post-industrial landscape of the city, an amalgamation of natural, relational, and place-based studies.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/caitlincharvey.bandcamp.com\/\">caitlincharvey.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>K.B<\/strong><br \/>Latest release:<em>Love Lost and Found <\/em>(LP)<br \/>Genre: R&amp;B<br \/>Standout track: \u201cDeserve Better\u201d\u00a0<br \/>\u201cK.B is an R&amp;B\/pop artist turning emotions into melodies and moments into anthems with a voice that\u2019s both smooth and powerful, blending nostalgic soul with modern vibes to create music that hits deep while keeping you moving. Whether she\u2019s delivering a heartfelt slow jam or an infectious, high-energy hook, KB is carving out her own lane \u2014 raw, real, and impossible to ignore.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/all4theloveofkb\/\">instagram.com\/all4theloveofkb<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>NF DOT<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>PL4YDISLOUD <\/em>(EP)<br \/>Genre: rap<br \/>Standout track: \u201cHold On\u201d<br \/>\u201cNF DOT is a recording artist from Detroit, creating experimental rap and R&amp;B that pulls listeners into his world and makes them want to stay. Like a chameleon, NF DOT adapts effortlessly across genres, blending emotion, melody, and innovation into a sound that\u2019s constantly evolving. Unafraid to push boundaries, his music is immersive, unpredictable, and uniquely his own.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ohthatsdot\/\">instagram.com\/ohthatsdot<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>DJ Storm<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cFrom the Ashes\u201d (set for release March 31) Genre: EDM<br \/>Standout track: \u201cThe Phoenix\u201d<br \/>\u201cDetroit-style Alesso meets Axwell &amp; Ingrosso; I went though something tough, this is the result.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/show.co\/LxvmjtI\">show.co\/LxvmjtI<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Asaka The Renegade<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cRoses\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: hip-hop<br \/>Standout track: \u201cRoses\u201d<br \/>\u201cAsaka The Renegade is a Detroit-born, genre-blending artist carving his own lane in today\u2019s music landscape. Known for his fearless fusion of trap, R&amp;B, funk, dancehall, and hip-hop, Asaka delivers music that\u2019s emotionally charged yet undeniably powerful \u2014 sound rooted in survival as much as ambition.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/asakatherenegade\/\">instagram.com\/asakatherenegade<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-22    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p><strong>Ishii Qash<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>The Last Word<\/em> (EP)<br \/>Genre: hip-hop<br \/>Standout track: \u201cQueenpen\u201d ft. Ari B<br \/>\u201cHailing from Detroit, Michigan, Ishii Qash (born Marquita Simpson) is a dynamic rapper, songwriter, model, and social media influencer whose confident delivery and sharp lyricism set her apart in today\u2019s hip-hop scene. A proud graduate of Michigan State University with a B.A. in Criminal Justice and a Master\u2019s in digital audience strategy from Arizona State University, Ishii merges intellect and artistry, running her brand with business savvy and vision.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ishiiqash\/\">instagram.com\/ishiiqash<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sam Watson<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Welcome to Wayside <\/em>(single)<br \/>Genre: R&amp;B<br \/>Standout track: \u201cWayside Rd\u201d<br \/>\u201cHailing from the Motown area, Sam Watson is far from your ordinary music entertainer. For over a decade, he has crafted a high-quality sound that is undeniable, combining his skill as a singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist \u2014 playing more than ten instruments, including his most powerful one: his voice. His artistry defies categories, moving seamlessly through R&amp;B, pop, and hip-hop, delivering music that both uplifts and gets audiences moving.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/samwatson_official\/\">instagram.com\/samwatson_official<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ari B<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cLongWay \u201c (single)<br \/>Genre: R&amp;B<br \/>Standout track: \u201cLong Way\u201d<br \/>\u201cAri B, a rising R&amp;B artist from Detroit, is quickly making a name for herself with her soulful voice, heartfelt lyrics, and powerful stage presence. Deeply inspired by Motown\u2019s legacy and icons like Brandy, Aaliyah, and Beyonc\u00e9, she blends timeless R&amp;B storytelling with a fresh, modern edge.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/officialari.b\/\">instagram.com\/officialari.b<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mark Flash<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Detroit Techno Funk Association Presents Hors D\u2019oeuvres Vol.4 <\/em>(EP)<br \/>Genre: Detroit techno<br \/>Standout track: \u201cLOTTA TIMBALADA\u201d<br \/>\u201cA versatile Detroit based producer and DJ. As a member of Underground Resistance, Mark Flash is known for fusing techno, funk and live instrumentation into live high energy performances.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/markflashmusic.com\">markflashmusic.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Deeper Waters<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Artifice<\/em> (EP)<br \/>Genre: electronic<br \/>Standout track: \u201cZombie\u201d<br \/>\u201cDeeper Waters is a Detroit-based husband-and-wife electronic duo creating soulful soundscapes rooted in the city\u2019s underground legacy. Their music blends deep groove with emotional warmth to create intimate yet powerful experiences that celebrate connection, partnership, and the healing power of the dance floor.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/deeperwatersdetroit.com\">deeperwatersdetroit.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-23    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p><strong>DUANE<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cUp D Scoe\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: ghettotech<br \/>Standout track: \u201cUp D Scoe\u201d<br \/>\u201cBlack, queer, and authentically Detroit ghettotech through a pop and performance art lens.\u201d<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/DUANEDETROITARTIST\"><em>linktr.ee\/DUANEDETROITARTIST<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" data-attachment-id=\"283946\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.metrotimes.com\/music-2\/local-music\/detroits-duane-mixes-ghettotech-and-pop-with-ambitious-new-project\/attachment\/638249920_1328567105746535_4948174767596644126_n-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/638249920_1328567105746535_4948174767596644126_n-2.jpg?fit=2048%2C1146&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1146\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"638249920_1328567105746535_4948174767596644126_n-2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Detroit artist DUANE and his backup dancers Benn, Weapon, and KingL1.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/638249920_1328567105746535_4948174767596644126_n-2.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/638249920_1328567105746535_4948174767596644126_n-2.jpg?fit=780%2C436&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/638249920_1328567105746535_4948174767596644126_n-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C573&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-283946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/638249920_1328567105746535_4948174767596644126_n-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C573&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/638249920_1328567105746535_4948174767596644126_n-2.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/638249920_1328567105746535_4948174767596644126_n-2.jpg?resize=780%2C436&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/638249920_1328567105746535_4948174767596644126_n-2.jpg?resize=400%2C224&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/638249920_1328567105746535_4948174767596644126_n-2.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/638249920_1328567105746535_4948174767596644126_n-2-1024x573.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Detroit artist DUANE and his backup dancers Benn, Weapon, and KingL1. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Christopher Jarvis<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>LoudFoxCult<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>I\u2019m Going to Heal, After You <\/em>(LP)<br \/>Genre: indie punk, emo-adjacent<br \/>Standout track: \u201cRiverbends\u201d<br \/>\u201cEnergetic emo three piece that prioritizes catchy hooks and exciting sequences.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/distrokid.com\/hyperfollow\/loudfoxcult\">distrokid.com\/hyperfollow\/loudfoxcult<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>pia the band<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Getting Better<\/em> (EP)<br \/>Genre: indie rock<br \/>Standout track: \u201cI Have Everything\u201d<br \/>\u201cpia the band crafts raw, lyric-driven indie rock, where soft vocals meet layers of light distortion and hazy textures.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/piatheband\">linktr.ee\/piatheband<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>bodyguards.<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>The First Day of Forever<\/em> (LP)<br \/>Genre: post-hardcore<br \/>Standout track: \u201cNighthawks @ The Diner\u201d<br \/>\u201cThe closest term that could ever be used to describe our band is \u2018power trio.\u2019 We\u2019re three guys who want to be as loud as possible in a world where you\u2019re told to be quiet.\u201d <em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bodygaurds.bandcamp.com\/album\/the-first-day-of-forever\">bodygaurds.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-24    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p><strong>Ant P<\/strong>.<br \/>Latest release: <em>Schoolcraft 2 <\/em>(EP)<br \/>Genre: rap, hip-hop<br \/>Standout track: \u201cEverything\u201d ft. Oba Rowland<br \/>\u201cLifestyle rap from the Westside of Detroit.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/5C5pCysSbuYTJSrI5d1o6L\">spotify.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>G-Note<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cEulogy\u201d ft. Lil Wayne (single)<br \/>Genre: rap<br \/>Standout track: \u201cEulogy\u201d<br \/>\u201cGritty with a Detroit Strong mindset.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/hogheadgnote.com\">hogheadgnote.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Adam Liles<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Slow Pony<\/em> (EP)<br \/>Genre: alternative<br \/>Standout track: \u201cBelly of the Beast\u201d<br \/>\u201cThis band is the solo work of Adam Liles. These five songs are a combination of alternative rock and a bit more acoustic-based folk rock songs\/singer-songwriter.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/adamliles_\/\">instagram.com\/adamliles_<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>billy winters<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>BACK TO RAPPING<\/em> (instrumentals)<br \/>Genre: hip-hop<br \/>Standout track: \u201cLUV AT DAWN\u201d ft. SAVAGESPITFLAMEZ<br \/>\u201cthe billy winters sound is SMOOTH, SOULFUL and KNOCKIN\u2019.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.billywintersaudiovisual.com\/\">billywintersaudiovisual.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Low Exposure<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>What Develops <\/em>(set for release May 1)<br \/>Genre: post-punk<br \/>Standout track: \u201cTall Exit Waiting\u201d<br \/>\u201cWe\u2019ve been around.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/lowexposure.bandcamp.com\/\">lowexposure.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-25    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p><strong>Cattywampus<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Cattywampus<\/em> (set for release April 1)<br \/>Genre: experimental rock<br \/>Standout track: \u201cParasite and Host\u201d<br \/>\u201cAvant-rock curiosities with hints of abstract auditory fragments. We play rock and roll.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cattywampus_ypsi\/\">instagram.com\/cattywampus_ypsi<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Gusher<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Another One In Me<\/em> (LP)<br \/>Genre: noise punk<br \/>Standout track: \u201cJayne and Sheremy\u201d<br \/>\u201cChewy on the outside, gooey on the inside : disco doom died on the make-out ride. Pop sugar sludge leakin\u2019 from the dance music chub.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/1xUC3pTYNUbVx6zOiTOxv7\">spotify.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Christopher Apollo<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>MK ULTRA: CYBER BLUE <\/em>(EP)<br \/>Genre: pop, R&amp;B<br \/>Standout track: \u201cBLESSED_BOY,\u201d \u201cOXYGEN\u201d<br \/>\u201cFuturistic Black Pop Music made the perspective of a possessed Robot. Past meets future.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/linktr.ee\/apolito\">linktr.ee\/apolito<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mallia<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cDreams\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: electronic<br \/>Standout track: \u201cDreams\u201d<br \/>\u201cDark, cinematic pop.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/1EvFZ0YmL4SVRUABdonIFT\">spotify.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Michael La Bella<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Canteen<\/em> (EP)<br \/>Genre: indie rock<br \/>Standout track: \u201cCanteen\u201d<br \/>\u201cEasy listening, catchy tunes with an indie rock aesthetic and Beach Boys harmonies.\u201d<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/album\/canteen\/1827383384\"><em>music.apple.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kile<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>The World Needs Saving, So Do I <\/em>(LP)<br \/>Genre: hip-hop, rap<br \/>Standout track: \u201cWhen In Rome\u201d<br \/>\u201cGenre-bending and decade-defining artists.\u201d<br \/><em>rarehearted.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>RAREHEARTED<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Full Circle<\/em> (EP)<br \/>Genre: hip-hop, rap<br \/>Standout track: \u201cSelfish,\u201d \u201cM.I.A.\u201d<br \/>\u201cA group of artists that can define a decade, all of them have touched multiple genres. Nothing is stopping them from reaching the top.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/rarehearted.com\">rarehearted.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kovax<\/strong>\u00a0<br \/>Latest release: \u201cMK Ultra\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: hip-hop<br \/>Standout track: \u201cBLAKLISTER\/BLOOD SACRIFICE\u201d\u00a0<br \/>\u201cDetroit Emcee, with recent praise from the <em>Kid L Podcast<\/em>, having the only Disney-level animated music video in the Detroit scene, and a recent performance at ICP\u2019S JCW Lunacy. See Kovax live at Trixie\u2019s in Hamtramck on April 18.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/JcojfsfTeCQ\">youtube.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Funderbird<\/strong>\u00a0<br \/>Latest release: <em>Let It Kill You<\/em> (LP)<br \/>Genre: punk rock<br \/>Standout track: \u201cBuddhist Mary\u201d<br \/>\u201cWhen three Gen Xers, brought up on punk rock and skateboarding get together in their 50s to make music\u2026 you get FUNDERBIRD.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.funderbirdband.com\">funderbirdband.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bang<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cMy Heaven (reimagined)\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: indie<br \/>Standout track: \u201cMy Heaven (reimagined)\u201d<br \/>\u201cBlending real world emotions with cinematic soundscapes.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bangxxix\">instagram.com\/bangxxix<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Past Dog Beach<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Fallen <\/em>(EP)<br \/>Genre: post-punk, psychedelic, bohemian gothic<br \/>Standout track: \u201cKill Another Day\u201d<br \/>\u201cA hypnotic sound both ominous and uplifting, shrouded within the moments between dusk and dawn.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pastdogbeach.com\/\">pastdogbeach.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lo Sport<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>LOVELO <\/em>(EP)<br \/>Genre: hip-hop, rap<br \/>Standout track: \u201cBirthday Suit\u201d<br \/>\u201cStoryteller who speaks from a place of honesty and reflection.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/losport.bandcamp.com\/album\/lovelo\">losport.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>caleb heart eyes<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cWe Got This\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: folk<br \/>Standout track: \u201cWe Got This\u201d<br \/>\u201cModern folk music, inspired by the Great Lakes.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/calebhearteyes.com\/\">calebhearteyes.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mark Cooper<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>The Orange Tape <\/em>(LP)<br \/>Genre: nerdcore, hip-hop<br \/>Standout track: \u201cStoop Kid\u201d<br \/>\u201cA nerdy musician with a Nintendo power glove that takes you on a journey with music back to your childhood memories.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.reign.bandcamp.com\">reign.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Axl Urameshi<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Time To Digest<\/em> (EP)<br \/>Genre: hip-hop, rap\u00a0<br \/>Standout track: \u201cCloud 10\u201d<br \/>\u201cHyperactive hip-hop.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/axlurameshi\">instagram.com\/axlurameshi<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eden Bloom<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Without a Book | V 1.0 <\/em>(EP)<br \/>Genre: experimental folk<br \/>Standout track: \u201cVision\u201d<br \/>\u201cEden Bloom is a Detroit multi-disciplinary artist making home-recorded experimental folk that weaves personal healing with political urgency \u2014 raw, one-take songs dedicated to those who\u2019ve done wrong but found their way back to the fight for what\u2019s right.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/edenbloom.bandcamp.com\/album\/without-a-book-v-10\">edenbloom.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>92euce<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>XCpletIIves ver. 3.0<\/em> (LP)<br \/>Genre: hip-hop, rap<br \/>Standout track: \u201cCereal\u201d<br \/>\u201cUsing pseudomisanthropy and video games to cope.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/92euce.bandcamp.com\/album\/xcpletiives-ver-30\">92euce.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dango Forlaine &amp; Christopher Jose<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Fly Lordz: Crash The Party<\/em> (LP)<br \/>Genre: God-hop<br \/>Standout track: \u201cPNC\u201d ft. Rahs God<br \/>\u201cTwo of the illest and flyest to ever do it.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dango_forlaine313\">instagram.com\/dango_forlaine313<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" data-attachment-id=\"284332\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.metrotimes.com\/music-2\/local-music\/the-2026-new-detroit-music-issue\/attachment\/fly-lordz\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Fly-Lordz.jpg?fit=1000%2C1000&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,1000\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Fly-Lordz\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fly Lordz: Crash The Party&lt;\/i&gt; by Dango Forlaine &amp; Christopher Jose.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Fly-Lordz.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Fly-Lordz.jpg?fit=780%2C780&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Fly-Lordz.jpg?resize=1000%2C1000&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-284332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Fly-Lordz.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Fly-Lordz.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Fly-Lordz.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Fly-Lordz.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Fly-Lordz.jpg?resize=800%2C800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Fly-Lordz.jpg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Fly-Lordz.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Fly-Lordz.jpg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Fly-Lordz.jpg?resize=550%2C550&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Fly-Lordz.jpg?resize=780%2C780&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Fly-Lordz.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><i>Fly Lordz: Crash The Party<\/i> by Dango Forlaine &amp; Christopher Jose. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Courtesy photo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Only Okay<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>27 <\/em>(LP)<br \/>Genre: hip-hop<br \/>Standout track: \u201cKarma\u201d ft. Mikki<br \/>\u201cSocially conscious, relatable music for whatever mood you may be in.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/OnlyOkayMusic\">linktr.ee\/onlyokaymusic<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sonic Smut<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Eye Bleach <\/em>(LP)<br \/>Genre: freaky psychedelic garage<br \/>Standout track: \u201cFreakquency,\u201d \u201cDeath by Nostalgia\u201d<br \/>\u201cImagine the love child of the Mothers of Invention and Funkadelic, and you are getting close to the wild and wonderful sounds of Sonic Smut. Oozing with psych grooves, the hypnotic drums, luscious keys, and mesospheric guitars sear the soul like a solar flare. Your mind scrambles for a handhold as the music slams into your psyche like a tidal wave. <br \/><em>\u2014Chuck Marshall<\/em>\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sonicsmutdetroit.bandcamp.com\/\">sonicsmutdetroit.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Garbage World\/Jay Hemlock<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Dealer\u2019s Choice<\/em> (EP)<br \/>Genre: nu-metal, hip-hop-adjacent<br \/>Standout track: \u201cMoving Teeth\u201d<br \/>\u201cDetroit heavy groove with incredible storytelling and an underlying message to love your neighbor.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.garbageworld.net\">garbageworld.net<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ree8006<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cCandle Flame\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: house, dance<br \/>Standout track: \u201cCandle Flame\u201d<br \/>\u201cI create to make you feel, I pull from R&amp;B, hip-hop, pop, house, and electronic. I make music that\u2019s smooth enough to vibe to alone, but uplifting enough to carry you through anything.\u201d <em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/beacons.ai\/ree8006\">beacons.ai\/ree8006<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Julianne Ankley<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cPolar Train\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: Americana<br \/>Standout track: \u201cPolar Train\u201d<br \/>\u201cJulianne Ankley\u2019s soulful Americana, blue country, roots style hails from a small Michigan border town close to the shore of Lake Huron and within earshot of the musical influences of Detroit.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.julianneankley.com\">julianneankley.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Niko Noir<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Who Can Blame Niko? <\/em>(LP)<br \/>Genre: R&amp;B, soul<br \/>Standout track: \u201cCan\u2019t Blame Me\u201d<br \/>\u201cAn R&amp;B\/Soul singer whose music bridges soulful intimacy with modern storytelling. Upholding a velvet tone and emotional clarity.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/niko.noir\">instagram.com\/niko.noir<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cult Therapy<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Get Fucked, Sinner!<\/em> (LP)<br \/>Genre: alternative rock, punk<br \/>Standout track: \u201cTherapy &amp; Drugs\u201d<br \/>\u201cCathartic alt-rock from a cult survivor. For fans of Weezer, Drug Church, Microwave.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/culttherapymusic.bandcamp.com\/\">culttherapymusic.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>SIAS<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: \u201cSUGAR RUSH\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: electronic, pop<br \/>Standout track: \u201cSUGAR RUSH\u201d<br \/>SIAS is a Detroit-based indie electronic duo blending cinematic pop, expressive live instrumentation, and forward-thinking sound design. Their music pairs emotional songwriting with immersive production and custom-built instruments, creating a sound that is both intimate and expansive.<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/siasmusic.com\">siasmusic.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stimpack<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Rumors <\/em>(LP)<br \/>Genre: electronic<br \/>Standout track: \u201cTrifilin\u201d ft. LucyV<br \/>\u201cI make fun, bouncy, vibey, electronic music drawing inspiration from hip-hop, dubstep, drum and bass, trap, and more.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/soundcloud.com\/stimpacksound\">soundcloud.com\/stimpacksound<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Audrey Ray<\/strong>\u00a0<br \/>Latest release: <em>Cigarettes and Ashes<\/em> (LP)<br \/>Genre: country<br \/>Standout track: \u201cCigarettes &amp; Ashes,\u201d \u201cWhiskey Train\u201d<br \/>\u201cOriginal country music, Motown soul meets Nashville sound.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.audreyraymusic.com\">audreyraymusic.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" data-attachment-id=\"284329\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.metrotimes.com\/music-2\/local-music\/the-2026-new-detroit-music-issue\/attachment\/_audrey-ray\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Audrey-Ray.jpg?fit=1000%2C1000&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,1000\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"_Audrey-Ray\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Cigarettes and Ashes&lt;\/i&gt; by Audrey Ray.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Audrey-Ray.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Audrey-Ray.jpg?fit=780%2C780&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Audrey-Ray.jpg?resize=1000%2C1000&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-284329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Audrey-Ray.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Audrey-Ray.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Audrey-Ray.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Audrey-Ray.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Audrey-Ray.jpg?resize=800%2C800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Audrey-Ray.jpg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Audrey-Ray.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Audrey-Ray.jpg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Audrey-Ray.jpg?resize=550%2C550&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Audrey-Ray.jpg?resize=780%2C780&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Audrey-Ray.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><i>Cigarettes and Ashes<\/i> by Audrey Ray. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Courtesy photo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Quinlan Mauer<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Goin to the Beach<\/em> (EP)<br \/>Genre: psychedelic rock, jam band<br \/>Standout track: \u201cEhx Funk (Angie\u2019s Place),\u201d \u201cGoin to the Beach\u201d<br \/>\u201cPsychedelic, polyrhythmic jams with heartfelt lyrics that spread a message of love and joy. Thunderous percussion, soaring guitars, sweet and spicy vocals bring well-crafted songs to life.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quinlanmauer.com\/\">quinlanmauer.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Strand<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>You Have Been Warned<\/em> (EP)<br \/>Genre: techno<br \/>Standout track: \u201cAstral Plainsman\u201d<br \/>\u201cSoulful, funky, organic techno.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/strand313.bandcamp.com\/\">strand313.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>cheq\u00fce<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>bl\u00fcprint<\/em> (EP)<br \/>Genre: house<br \/>Standout track: \u201cto chicago\u201d<br \/>\u201ccheq\u00fce is a Detroit-based producer and DJ crafting groove-forward house shaped by influences from hip-hop, UK club music, and West Coast day-club energy. His sound lives somewhere between late-night dance floors and sunlit party sets, driven by rhythm, feel, and movement.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cheque.plzzz\">instagram.com\/cheque.plzzz<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Team Cabin<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Kyle California<\/em> (set for release March 27)<br \/>Genre: pop punk<br \/>Standout track: \u201cMonstro (Jaws of a Whale)\u201d<br \/>\u201cTeam Cabin is a Michigan pop punk band built on bad decisions, hockey injuries, and the creeping dread of becoming your boss. They sound like the drive home from a show at The Shelter at 1 a.m.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/teamcabin\">instagram.com\/teamcabin<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sinne<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Work In Progress<\/em> (set for release March 29)<br \/>Genre: hip-hop<br \/>Standout track: \u201cWork in Progress\u201d and \u201cApplication\u201d<br \/>\u201cI rap, I sing, I do my thing. My music pulls from emotion more than situations, creating life music that feels familiar.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/Sinnennis\">linktr.ee\/sinnennis<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>A False Apostle<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Transmission<\/em> (EP)<br \/>Genre: IDM<br \/>Standout track: \u201cIsolated Current\u201d<br \/>\u201cAs an independent solo artist, I create layered and melodic music that is evocative of a living soundtrack that feels familiar, but is just out of reach. Everything seemingly independent, yet pervasive themes connect and intertwine each composition.\u201d <em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.afalseapostle.com\/\">afalseapostle.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>DOC3131<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>After Hours<\/em> (set for release March 27)<br \/>Genre: hip-hop<br \/>Standout track: \u201cIt\u2019s A Lot\u201d<br \/>\u201cDOC3131 is a passionate hip-hop artist who melds boom bap sound with new era beats. No. 1 motto: \u2018It ain\u2019t perfect but we working.\u2019\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/doc3131_tunes\">instagram.com\/doc3131_tunes<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Scoops Lively<\/strong>\u00a0<br \/>Latest release: <em>THE ILLEGAL MIXTAPE<\/em> (set for July 4)<br \/>Genre: jungle, electronic, plunderpunk<br \/>Standout track: \u201cpup eraser!\u201d<br \/>\u201cEXTREME LEFT LEANING ELECTRONIC PUNK. ILLEGAL ANTI GOVERNMENT MUSIC.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/soundcloud.com\/scoops-lively\">soundcloud.com\/scoops-lively<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Indus Blues<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Ancestral Musing 1 <\/em>(EP)<br \/>Genre: world fusion, hindustani classical blues fusion<br \/>Standout track: \u201cLiqa\u2019\u201d<br \/>\u201cIndus Blues is Tazeen and LuFuki\u2019s latest music project exploring and fusing motifs and melodies from Hindustani classical music and the blues, drawing inspiration from the flowing movement of the Indus and Detroit Rivers, bodies of water that represent connection and the journey to freedom. Tazeen and LuFuki are a dynamic musical duo from Detroit that believes music is a sacred art form that can be used for storytelling, healing, solidarity, freedom, and social action.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tazeenayub.org\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.tazeenayub.org\/\">tazeenayub.org<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"877\" data-attachment-id=\"284330\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.metrotimes.com\/music-2\/local-music\/the-2026-new-detroit-music-issue\/attachment\/indus-blues\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Indus-Blues.jpg?fit=1000%2C877&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,877\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Indus-Blues\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Indus Blues.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Indus-Blues.jpg?fit=300%2C263&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Indus-Blues.jpg?fit=780%2C684&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Indus-Blues.jpg?resize=1000%2C877&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-284330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Indus-Blues.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Indus-Blues.jpg?resize=300%2C263&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Indus-Blues.jpg?resize=768%2C674&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Indus-Blues.jpg?resize=550%2C482&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Indus-Blues.jpg?resize=800%2C702&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Indus-Blues.jpg?resize=780%2C684&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Indus-Blues.jpg?resize=400%2C351&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Indus-Blues.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Indus Blues. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Courtesy photo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>LuFuki Meditations<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Dare to Believe <\/em>(EP)<br \/>Genre: creative improvised, avant-garde<br \/>Standout track: \u201cDare to Believe\u201d<br \/>\u201cLuFuki Meditations is put together with the intention of encouraging audience contemplation through sound using the powerful messages of improvisation. LuFuki gathers some of the best improvisers in the Midwest to produce sounds, vibrations, and frequencies that are unique to each member\u2019s personal and communal experiences.\u201d<em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/innerhorizons.bandcamp.com\/album\/dare-to-believe\">innerhorizons.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>New Entertainment<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Channel 1 <\/em>(EP)<br \/>Genre: indie, punk<br \/>Standout track: \u201cZero Stereo\u201d<br \/>\u201cCatchy, energetic, left field, entertaining.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/TheBoomingT0yIndustry\">linktr.ee\/theboomingt0yindustry<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Matthew Smith Group<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Matthew Smith Group <\/em>(LP)<br \/>Genre: rock<br \/>Standout track: \u201cOthers\u201d<br \/>\u201cA rock \u2019n\u2019 roll band with early \u201970s AM radio pop aesthetics, vocal harmonies, and guitar solos that also embraces free jazz sensibilities and avant-garde electronics to create a unique sonic atmosphere.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/matthewsmithgroup.bandcamp.com\/\">matthewsmithgroup.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Joe Reilly and The Community Gardeners<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Learn to Love Again <\/em>(LP)<br \/>Genre: folk<br \/>Standout track: \u201cLiminal Space\u201d<br \/>\u201cSpiritual folk music that helps strengthen and build diverse intergenerational communities. Healing songs that cultivate peace in the collective consciousness.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.joereilly.org\">joereilly.org<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Blaktony<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Codewise<\/em> (EP)<br \/>Genre: house, deep house, soulful cosmic house<br \/>Standout track: \u201cAlternative Homework\u201d<br \/>\u201cThe third outing featuring this artist in a trilogy of various artists EPs from legendary Detroit label Soiree Records International. Deep, soulful chords set amongst jazzy cosmic dancefloor groove, crafted by one of electronic music\u2019s most enigmatic figures.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/blaktony\">linktr.ee\/blaktony<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bryce The Third<\/strong><br \/>Latest release:<em>Who Cares If You See<\/em> (LP)<br \/>Genre: hip-hop, alternative<br \/>Standout track: \u201cCatharsis\u201d<br \/>\u201cWhen it comes to songwriting, you can immediately sense that Bryce The Third respects the craft. Deploying impeccable lyricism to display hard earned, sage personal truths, sometimes with dark and unresolved twists and turns oozes the fact that he was inspired by fellow Detroit alum Eminem as well as Andr\u00e9 3000, Lauryn Hill, and other greats. Other times you may find Bryce blending melodies for radio-ready tunes in a way only an astute student of Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, and Earth, Wind &amp; Firee could. Sometimes he does both on the same track because\u2026 you know, screw your expectations.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.brycethethird.com\/music\">brycethethird.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rose St. Germaine<\/strong><br \/>Latest release:<em>AAA Love<\/em> (set for release March 27)<br \/>Genre: rock, alternative<br \/>Standout track: \u201cWicked Man by the Sea\u201d<br \/>\u201cRose St. Germaine are psychedelic garage rockers. RSG\u2019s latest release, <em>AAA Love<\/em>, is a nautical homage to the secret of life and death: Love, love, love.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rosestgermaine.bandcamp.com\/\">rosestgermaine.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1005\" data-attachment-id=\"284331\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.metrotimes.com\/music-2\/local-music\/the-2026-new-detroit-music-issue\/attachment\/rose-st-germaine\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rose-St.-Germaine.jpg?fit=1000%2C1005&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,1005\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Rose-St.-Germaine\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Rose St. Germaine.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rose-St.-Germaine.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rose-St.-Germaine.jpg?fit=780%2C784&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rose-St.-Germaine.jpg?resize=1000%2C1005&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-284331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rose-St.-Germaine.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rose-St.-Germaine.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rose-St.-Germaine.jpg?resize=768%2C772&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rose-St.-Germaine.jpg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rose-St.-Germaine.jpg?resize=550%2C553&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rose-St.-Germaine.jpg?resize=800%2C804&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rose-St.-Germaine.jpg?resize=780%2C784&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rose-St.-Germaine.jpg?resize=400%2C402&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rose-St.-Germaine.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rose St. Germaine. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Courtesy photo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Jamiel Dado<\/strong><br \/>Latest release:<em>\u201c<\/em>Both Eyes In Front Of Me\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: indie folk<br \/>Standout track: \u201cBoth Eyes In Front Of Me\u201d<br \/>\u201cWith cryptic lyrics that are deeply personal, Jamiel fashions slow haunting melodies accompanied by lo-fi instrumentation, performed entirely by himself.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/jamieldado\">instagram.com\/jamieldado<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Birds From Dinosaurs<\/strong><br \/>Latest release:<em>\u201c<\/em>Oh No!\u201d (single)<br \/>Genre: shoegaze<br \/>Standout track: \u201cOh No!\u201d<br \/>\u201cCrafting songs inspired by \u201960s psychedelia filtered through the prism of \u201990s indie guitar rock, Birds From Dinosaurs are made up of four long playing musicians from Southeast Michigan.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/birdsfromdinosaurs\" type=\"link\" id=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/birdsfromdinosaurs\">instagram.com\/birdsfromdinosaurs<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Scootie McB<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>McBANGER<\/em> (compilation)<br \/>Genre: rap, hip-hop<br \/>Standout track: \u201cGo In McBANGER,\u201d \u201cMy Dawgs\u201d<br \/>\u201cA compilation curated with style, sprinkled with a one of a kind sound. Another product of Detroit\u2019s music history.<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mcbanger.bandcamp.com\/music\">mcbanger.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tears of a Martian<\/strong>\u00a0<br \/>Latest release: <em>light II dark<\/em> (set for release May 1)<br \/>Genre: indie rock, pop, R&amp;B, soul<br \/>Standout track: \u201cspotless mind\u201d<br \/>\u201cA group centered around a singer songwriter that grew up listening to R&amp;B, Motown, and pop and later fell in love with indie and garage rock. This led her to find amazing Detroit musicians that both grew up playing in churches and share her genre bending tendencies.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tearsofamartian.com\/\">tearsofamartian.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Jazatopia\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>Latest release: <em>Just Vibes<\/em> (LP)<br \/>Genre: R&amp;B, danceStandout track: \u201cVIP\u201d<br \/>\u201cMy music blends smooth R&amp;B melodies with bright pop energy, creating songs that feel both emotional and uplifting. My sound often paints vivid memories of late-night moments, love, and self-expression, wrapped in modern, radio-ready production.\u201d<br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jazatopia.com\/\">jazatopia.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-newspack-blocks-homepage-articles  wpnbha show-image image-alignleft ts-4 is-2 is-landscape \" style=\"\">\n<div data-posts=\"\" data-current-post-id=\"284306\">\n<h2 class=\"article-section-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>related story<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<article data-post-id=\"283555\" class=\"tag-detroit-artists tag-detroit-music tag-detroit-music-venues tag-michigan-artists tag-michigan-music tag-michigan-music-venues category-local-music type-post post-has-image\">\n<figure class=\"post-thumbnail\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metrotimes.com\/music-2\/local-music\/the-greater-detroit-music-census-needs-you\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mikepfeiffer-hmf22sm-0544.webp?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-newspack-article-block-landscape-medium size-newspack-article-block-landscape-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"The Greater Detroit Music Census needs you\" data-hero-candidate=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mikepfeiffer-hmf22sm-0544.webp?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mikepfeiffer-hmf22sm-0544.webp?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mikepfeiffer-hmf22sm-0544.webp?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mikepfeiffer-hmf22sm-0544.webp?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mikepfeiffer-hmf22sm-0544.webp?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1&amp;w=370 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 782px) 600px, (min-width: 600px) 42.5vw, 90vw\" data-attachment-id=\"56099\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.metrotimes.com\/arts\/the-most-underrated-things-about-detroit-33668540\/attachment\/mikepfeiffer-hmf22sm-0544\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mikepfeiffer-hmf22sm-0544.webp?fit=1280%2C854&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,854\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"mikepfeiffer-hmf22sm-0544\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Our music scene really is one of the best in the world.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mikepfeiffer-hmf22sm-0544.webp?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.metrotimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mikepfeiffer-hmf22sm-0544.webp?fit=780%2C520&amp;ssl=1\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- .featured-image --><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metrotimes.com\/music-2\/local-music\/the-greater-detroit-music-census-needs-you\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">The Greater Detroit Music Census needs you<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tAnyone who works in the local music industry \u2014 including artists, venue workers, teachers, and more \u2014 is invited to take this survey to make their voices heard\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!-- .entry-wrapper --><br \/>\n\t<\/article>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<p class=\"collection-link has-small-font-size\">This article appears in <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metrotimes.com\/issue-archives\/march-18-31-2026\/\">March 18-31, 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"jp-relatedposts-headline\"><em>Related<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<section id=\"block-30\" class=\"below-content widget widget_block\">\n<\/section>\n<section 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For the second year, we put out a survey calling on local artists to share their music with us as well as a little bit about themselves. And they delivered! From garage rock to Soundcloud rappers, here\u2019s a snapshot of the local music scene in 2026. Be sure to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2334634,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25179],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2334633","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-music"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/The-2026-new-Detroit-music-issue.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2334633","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2334633"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2334633\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2334635,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2334633\/revisions\/2334635"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2334634"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2334633"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2334633"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2334633"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}