Welcome to Seven Mile Detroit USA. Seven the General & super producer Nick Speed kick SHOW UP from Seven’s Debut album A.R.T the DIA which is available FREE on Livemixtapes.com.

Yes, Seven, we’re telling ‘em to Show Up!

Directed by @Jewdoesit (JDI)

Nokia Music partners with the Sundance Channel to create New American Noise, a series exploring the music scenes of some iconic American cities. Each short film takes place in a different city and showcases the new guard of young talent and unique sounds of American music today.

In Detroit, the film crew hung out with Lord Scrummage, Deastro, and Flint Eastwood, also spending time at Nathan’s Deli, Lo and Behold Records and Books, and Somewhere In Detroit.

www.newamericanoise.com

Ashley Elyse talks with several people from Mack Avenue Records about Detroit Jazz and the 2012 Detroit Jazz Festival

http://www.mackavenue.com/
http://www.detroitmusictv.com/

Shot by: Drew Parfitt & Chariti Joi Ntuk
Edit by: Chariti Joi Ntuk & Drew Parfitt
Color Grading: Drew Parfitt

The Flutter and Wow is a love child of husband and wife songwriting duo Brian and Tasha Lord. Their mellifluous melodies and honeyed harmonies tickle the palate on this video from late 2012.

Directed by Agnieszka Palarz

The Flutter and Wow is:

Tasha Lord: Vox, Guitar, Harmonica, Songwriter, Percussion
Brian Lord: Vox, Guitar, Harmonica, Mandolin, Accordion, Songwriter
Chris Brantley: Vox, Guitar, Mandolin
Takashi Iio: Upright Bass, Uke
Brandon Husken: Drums, Percussion, Vox
Larry Labeck: Pedal Steel, Guitar
Jason Dennie: Mandolin, Guitar, Vox
Mackenzie Lerchen: Violin
Various Guests: Banjo

TheFlutterAndWow.com

It’s time for the 2013 Detroit Music Awards! I’ll bet you’re wondering how you can get your band on the ballot, aren’t you?

Well, here’s a quick rundown of the 3 phase process of the Detroit Music Awards with a focus on Phase 1 and how to submit yourself or your favorite artist for consideration.

Visit www.DetroitMusicAwards.com to submit.

Shot and Directed by Drew Parfitt at NextWave Media Lab.
Produced by Kent Agee and Nadir Omowale
Announcer: Emily Rogers

Music video for the intro to the group, StreetLife Guys’ debut album, “Bands, Bricks and Bitches Vol. 1″. This song is called “Scales, Pills, Lean, Yae”.

www.youtube.com/user/STREETLIFEGUYS

“Get Back On Your Feet” is a single release from singer/songwriter, Paulina Jayne. Her soul-infused, country twang gives her a Nashville sound that is still very true to her Detroit roots; Nash’ potatoes with Mo’ gravy… She sounds that good.

www.paulinajayne.com

“Summer Madness” is the first single from legendary Detroit percussionists, Karriem Riggins’ debut album entitled, Alone Together. Having played all over the world alongside some of the greatest Jazz and hip-hop artists, Karriem has a sound that blends Detroit sensibility with a global perspective that makes for a very adventurous listening experience.

www.karriemriggins.com

“RockStar” is the lead single from Blood, Sweat, and Beers, a collaborative project between Detroit emcee Pony Boy and Detroit emcee/producer Eddie Logix. This song sees the duo putting their spin on that Detroit rap/rock sound.

www.dimesworld.com
www.eddielogix.com

“Can’t Stop It” is the lead single from La Shaun Phoenix Moore’s debut album, Space Between the Rain. La Shaun’s smooth, soulful voice lends itself well to the jazz instrumentation that creates that “Jefferson Ave. on a Sunday afternoon” sound that is so quintessentially Detroit.

www.lashaunphoenixmoore.com