Gray Graff, music journalist for the Oakland Press and Billboard, talks about how the coronavirus is impacting the Detroit live music scene.
The D Brief Podcast: Interviews About Detroit Music
The D Brief is Detroit's premiere arts and entertainment podcast. Each week, we publish three episodes: Two that discuss what's happening in the metro Detroit area, and one that is an in-depth interview with a notable Detroiter.
Below is a list of our in-depth interviews about music. You can also see interviews about other topics:
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Guests: Gary Graff
What Local Musicians Should Know About Digital Music with Ping Ho
Before she was a successful Detroit restauranteur, Ping Ho of Marrow and The Royce was an executive with Warner Music Group.
Guests: Ping Ho
Organizations: Marrow, Mink, The Royce Detroit
Nya Marshall and Mark Stryker
Nya Marshall of Ivy Kitchen and Cocktails on the podcast while Mark Stryker talks about his new book on the history of Orchestra Hall.
Guests: Mark Stryker, Nya Marshall
Organizations: Ivy Kitchen and Cocktails, Orchestra Hall
Comedian Zach Martina and the Motown Musician Accelerator
Stand-up comedian Zach Martina returns to learn about the Motown Musician Accelerator from the program’s director, Suai Kee.
Guests: Suai Kee, Zach Martina
Organizations: Motown Musician Accelerator
The Motown Musician Accelerator Program
Suai Kee, Director of the Motown Musician Accelerator, talks about how the innovative program is launching the career of local musicians.
Guests: Suai Kee
Organizations: Motown Musician Accelerator
Interview with Michigan Singer Rocky Wallace
Powerhouse Michigan singer/songwriter Rocky Wallace talks about her influences, including strong female singers from Aretha Franklin to Amy Winehouse.
Guests: Rocky Wallace
WDIV’s Evrod Cassimy on Juggling Public Personas
Singer and WDIV Local 4 News morning anchor Evrod Cassimy talks about what he’s learned about juggling multiple public personas.
Guests: Evrod Cassimy
Organizations: WDIV-TV
WDIV’s Evrod Cassimy on Connecting with Detroit
Singer and morning news anchor Evrod Cassimy returns to the podcast to talk to Seth and Becky about his latest album, Just Evrod. He opens up about how he got to know the city of Detroit when he first arrived.
Guests: Evrod Cassimy
Organizations: WDIV-TV
Interview with Musician Ryan Neal
Detroit-based musician, singer, and producer Ryan Neal talks to Becky Scarcello about his debut EP released earlier this year.
Guests: Ryan Neal
Adriel Thornton of Dally in the Alley
Adriel Thornton, one of the organizers of Dally in the Alley talks about this festival that’s been happening in Cass Corridor for more than four decades.
Guests: Adriel Thornton
Organizations: Dally in the Alley
Mark Stryker, Author of Jazz From Detroit
Mark Stryker, author of the new book Jazz From Detroit, talks about the history of jazz in the Motor City.
Guests: Mark Stryker
Organizations: Jazz From Detroit
Interview with Music Producer Dream Beach of Detroit Lines
Detroit music producer Dream Beach talks about the release of the new mixtape, “Hit My DMs,” by the producer collective Detroit Lines.
Guests: Dream Beach
Organizations: Detroit Lines
The Motown Musician Accelerator Program with Paul Riser Jr.
Paul Riser Jr. of TechTown talks about the Motown Musician Accelerator program designed to help launch the careers of Detroit musicians.
Guests: Paul Riser Jr.
Organizations: Motown Musician Accelerator, TechTown
Josh Wakely, the Creator of Netflix’ Motown Magic
Josh Wakely, the creator of the Netflix cartoon Motown Magic, talks about how his Detroit-inspired children’s show came to be.
Guests: Josh Wakely
Organizations: Motown Magic
Evrod Cassimy of WDIV / Local 4 News
Evrod Cassimy, the morning and noon news anchor on Detroit’s WDIV / Local 4 News, joins Seth Resler to talk about his new R&B album, Newzic.
Guests: Evrod Cassimy
Organizations: WDIV-TV
Rapper Champtown and The Untold Story of Detroit Hip Hop
Detroit rapper Champtown, the founder of Straight Jacket Records, talks about his new documentary film, The Untold Story of Detroit Hip Hop, narrated by Chuck D of Public Enemy.
Guests: Champtown
Organizations: Untold Story of Detroit Hip Hop
D.Cipher: Detroit’s Music Mastermind Collective
Drummer and percussionist Juuni is one of the organizers of D.Cipher, a “music mastermind collective” that aims to grow Detroit’s music economy by helping musicians networks, learn, and perform.
Guests: Juuni
Organizations: D.Cipher, Gabriel Brass Band, ONEFREQ
Musician, Songwriter, and Producer Luis Resto
Songwriter, musician, and producer Luis Resto talks about his music career, starting with his early collaborations with legendary producer Don Was and his later work with hip hop legend Eminem.
Guests: Luis Resto
DJ Peter Croce, Founder of Rocksteady Disco
Peter Croce, the DJ and Producer behind Detroit’s Rocksteady Disco label, talks about his approach to both rocking a party and running a record label.
Guests: Peter Croce
Organizations: Rocksteady Disco
Detroit Songwriter Allee Willis
Allee Willis, the Detroit songwriter behind legendary hits like Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September” and the Rembrandt’s “I’ll Be There for You” talks about her love for the Motor City.