EKG: Band of the Month

EKG: Band of the Month

Rock in Detroit’s December 2024 Band of the Month:   EKG   EKG has been said to be “Detroit’s Most Offensive Band,” and after 10 years of slaying Detroit venues with their stellar punk shows, they definitely deserve the label. But are they nothing more than...
The Muggs: Band of the Month

The Muggs: Band of the Month

Rock in Detroit’s December 2024 Band of the Month: THE MUGGS   For over 20 years, The Muggs have been stalwarts of the Detroit rock scene.  Formed in 2000, they released their first album in 2005 and have six follow-up albums.  They have opened for everybody from...
The Smiths United: Band of the Month

The Smiths United: Band of the Month

Rock in Detroit’s November 2024 Band of the Month:   THE SMITHS UNITED   Regularly selling out such venues as The Magic Bag and The Cadieux Cafe, The Smiths United is one of the leading rock tribute acts in Southeast Michigan.  Rock in Detroit recently spoke to...
Cherry Drop: Band of Month

Cherry Drop: Band of Month

Rock in Detroit’s October 2024 Band of the Month:   CHERRY DROP   Cherry Drop was chosen for October 2024 Band of the Month because they have been playing stellar shows and drawing more and more new fans. Each performance progresses beyond where they’ve taken the...
Inside the Outer Limits

Inside the Outer Limits

INSIDE THE OUTER LIMITS   Rock in Detroit recently spoke with John Szymanski, owner of Outer Limits Lounge–one of the coolest bars in Hamtramck (itself one of the coolest cities in Michigan).  As a member of The Hentchmen and the founder of Outer Limit Records,...
Jajaja: New Label on the Block

Jajaja: New Label on the Block

Jajaja records in a new label based in Detroit, Michigan.  It started up this year and is run by Lilly Koloski and Nick Rorick. (Cheri Clair is a local booker, promoter and writer.)   CHERI: Hi, Lilly and Nick! Thanks for doing this interview with me for Rock in...