Absentees: February Band of the Month

Absentees: February Band of the Month

ROCK IN DETROIT’S FEBRUARY 2026 BAND OF THE MONTH:   ABSENTEES   Hailing from downriver Detroit, Absentees are an up-and-coming punk rock quintet.  Having played over 75 shows, they are on the verge of releasing their fifth ep. The core members are John...
Hangin’ with The Velvet Snakes

Hangin’ with The Velvet Snakes

The Velvet Snakes are known for their fuzzed-out surf rock sound, their catchy lyrics, and fun vibe. A year or so back they had a lineup change, which changed the band forever. The Velvet Snakes’ new members, as well as their new sound, would like to tell us...
Jeremy Porter: January Artist of the Month

Jeremy Porter: January Artist of the Month

ROCK IN DETROIT’S JANUARY 2026 ARTIST OF THE MONTH:   JEREMY PORTER   They’ve opened for everyone from Soul Asylum to Cracker to Supersuckers to Sponge. They’ve toured the US and Canada multiple times – playing festivals, theaters, clubs, corner bars,...
Nuke & the Nightshift: December Band of Month

Nuke & the Nightshift: December Band of Month

ROCK IN DETROIT’S DECEMBER 2025 BAND OF THE MONTH:   NUKE AND THE NIGHTSHIFT   They are not only as enduring a nuclear waste and catchy as a radioactive virus.  They are also one of the busiest and most sought after bands in the region.  Fronting The Toxic...