Summer Oasis article written by Vince Patricola, Photos by Linda Kubit Are you planning a camping vacation this summer? If so, you need to consider visiting Idlewild, Michigan August 17-19th, 2018 for a tent music festival called Summer Oasis, that takes place on nearby Paradise Lake. It’s a yearly glamping (glamorous, luxurious camping) weekend experience…
Written by: Ashley Holden & Paul Martindale, Photo by Paul Martindale Spanning six incredible decades, Tom Gelardi’s promotional and marketing career has certainly left its impact on the music industry. From his years at Capitol Records and EMI to being head of Midwest Promo with one of hip hop’s leading labels, Tommy Boy Records. Mr.…
Kevin Reynolds Interview by Gus Brovold, photo by Suzy Reynolds ::: GB: What do you have going on these days? What’s new with you? Where have you been? KR: I just completed my album for Osunlade’s label Yoruba. It’s been several years in the making. I’m extremely excited to have that ready. So to answer…
Kraig “Love” Tertzag (MOODRING) Written by: L. Uehara, Photos by Michael David Sharbatz ::: Kraig Tertzag (aka Kraig Love) released his last Detroit techno project under his MOODRING moniker back in 1995 on Planet e. I sat down to interview him recently at his home in Portland, Oregon to discuss music, life, his first MOODRING…
Meet Diviniti: Detroit’s Vocal Diva By: Jessica Minnick, Photos by Zlatan Sadikovic Terri Smith is so much more than a vocalist. Musically dubbed with the name Divniti, the Detroit diva adds a sonic sparkle to every song that features her voice. Known for her uplifting lyrics and soulful crooning, Diviniti has worked with some of…
(pictured: Derrick May & Ralph Lawson at Back to Basics, Leeds, 1995) ::: 11 questions with Leeds UK’s Ralph Lawson by Vince Patricola British DJ (based in Leeds UK), producer, tastemaker and curator Ralph Lawson has been a busy young man over the last 25 years. He’s been touring the world, putting out…
Weds 5/23: Two DJs @ Two James w/ DJ Todd Osborn: Two James Spirits::: 7:30-11. No Cover. ::: Thursday 5/24: The Detroit I Love and DEQ Roll Out Party:: 7:30-12 midnight::: magazine and LP Release::: 2905 Beaufait:: $5 cover::: D Kevin Reynolds (LIVE), DJs Lafleur, Big Strick, Craig Gonzalez, Jesse Cory, Misha ::: Sunday…
FIT Siegel article and photos by Walter Wasacz FIT Siegel has had a busy 2017. Those who know him might say, well, that’s not news: he’s always on the go and has been for the past 10 years, probably longer. That’s just who he is, a driven entrepreneur and an ambitious artist. To call…
Monty Luke article by Kevin Reynolds. Photos by Lyndon French Monty Luke’s Black Catalogue label has boundary pushing, forward thinking style which has become a favorite for electronic music enthusiasts. It is a solid reflection of his flawless, floor filling DJ sets that tell the story of his global journeys and long history with…
Our first submission on our Mixcloud page, we are proud to have a DJ mix from the DEQ archives 2005-2017! Craig Gonazlez is the maestro!!