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The Sound of Detroit Indie

“The Sound of Detroit Indie” is a wide-ranging look at the city’s diverse underground scene, pulling together tracks that span shimmering dream pop, gritty garage rock, alt-hip hop, and everything in between. From the lo-fi intensity of The Stools to the synth-laced introspection of Primer and the genre-blurring pop of Jax Anderson and Yoke Lore, this playlist captures the many sides of Detroit’s independent spirit.

It moves through established names like ADULT. and Tunde Olaniran while also highlighting lesser-known gems like Summer Like the Season, Girl Fight, and Cousin Mouth. Acoustic-led folk from artists like Frontier Ruckus sits comfortably next to the psych-rock edge of Moonwalks and the soulful R&B of Britney Stoney. Whether it’s tightly-produced indie pop, freeform electronic, or raw post-punk, each track adds another layer to a city that never seems to stop evolving musically.

Bob Lemon 3 tracks
Stef Chura 3 tracks
Nydge 3 tracks
Virginia Violet and the Rays 3 tracks
Handgrenades 3 tracks
Moonwalks 3 tracks
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