Letter to the DJ
Hi WCBN, I am a UofM Alumnus from the 1980’s, and I had a number of WCBN DJ friends back in those days. (I’m not sure if I should name … Read moreLetter to the DJ
In Conversation with Billie Marten (Interview by Dexter K.)
UK Singer-Songwriter Billie Marten joins WCBN’s Dexter Kaufmann ahead of her tour stop in Detroit on November 12th at St Andrew’s Hall. Billie gained popularity in the UK folk scene … Read moreIn Conversation with Billie Marten (Interview by Dexter K.)
Kota The Friend @ Saint Andrew’s Hall 11/19/2023 (Concert review by Marco M.)
I arrived early to the venue on Sunday night, excited not only to see Kota the Friend live but also to experience my first show at Saint Andrew’s Hall. “Doors … Read moreKota The Friend @ Saint Andrew’s Hall 11/19/2023 (Concert review by Marco M.)
Ayreon Beneath the Waves @ Poppodium013 09/17/2023 (Concert Review by Jeremy H.)
Ayreon is a hard project to describe succinctly, but then, Ayreon isn’t succinct. It is a musical project where only the complexity of the sound outweighs the complexity to bring … Read moreAyreon Beneath the Waves @ Poppodium013 09/17/2023 (Concert Review by Jeremy H.)
Dogs in a Pile @ The Magic Bag 9/28/2023 (Concert Review by Elisabeth B.)
At the historic theater The Magic Bag, Desmond Jones and Dogs in a Pile provided an evening full of grooving fun. Michigan Natives Desmond Jones took the stage and I … Read moreDogs in a Pile @ The Magic Bag 9/28/2023 (Concert Review by Elisabeth B.)
50 Cent & Busta Rhymes @ Pine Knob Theater 9/17/2023 (Concert Review by Marco M.)
The last time Busta Rhymes was at Pine Knob, I missed him. The night was Sep 3, 2022, and Nas & Wu-Tang Clan came to town for their “NY State … Read more50 Cent & Busta Rhymes @ Pine Knob Theater 9/17/2023 (Concert Review by Marco M.)
In Conversation with Jim McCullough of CIVIC (Interview by Dexter K.)
Australian punk rockers CIVIC launch their first-ever US tour later this month, with a stop in Detroit at The Sanctuary on October 11. Frontman Jim McCullough joined WCBN’s Dexter Kaufmann … Read moreIn Conversation with Jim McCullough of CIVIC (Interview by Dexter K.)
Luna Pier, Never Ending Fall, and Quarters of Change @ The Blind Pig 9/21/2023 (Concert Review by Wyatt M.)
If I had to limit myself to a single word to describe this lineup, it would be best delineated as this: electric. The concert began with Luna Pier, an indie … Read moreLuna Pier, Never Ending Fall, and Quarters of Change @ The Blind Pig 9/21/2023 (Concert Review by Wyatt M.)
Alex G + Alvvays @ Royal Oak Music Theatre 8/30/2023 (Concert Review by Ciarán C.)
After a summer devoid of live music experiences (and the cash necessary to enjoy them), I yearned to catch a concert upon returning to Michigan. Hearing wind of Alex G … Read moreAlex G + Alvvays @ Royal Oak Music Theatre 8/30/2023 (Concert Review by Ciarán C.)
Kid Koala On His New Album and How To Approach Björk at a Party (Interview by Dexter K.)
The Montreal-based Producer-DJ Sits down with WCBN’s Dexter Kaufmann to discuss the influences behind his latest album Creatures of the Late Afternoon, tour stories, and his collaborations with filmmaker Edgar … Read moreKid Koala On His New Album and How To Approach Björk at a Party (Interview by Dexter K.)