Happy 317th Birthday Detroit!
WOAH. Happy 317th Birthday Detroit! I'm so proud to call myself a Detroiter and be here to watch the uprising of Detroit. I love my city. Lately I've spent majority of my time downtown at Tigers games, roof top bars, restaurants downtown, and exploring what Detroit has to offer. I even went to a Havana…
Undercover Sound System Playlist 7.23.18
Riff2’s Undercover Sound System Playlist 07.23.18 Slothrust – “Double Down” (Dangerbird) Grimskunk – “Les Insoumis” (Indica) Greta Van Fleet – “When The Curtain Falls” (Republic/Lava) Muse – “Something Human” (Warner Bros.) Smallpools – “Stumblin’ Home” (Smallpools/AWAL) The Rubens – “Million Man” Panic! At The Disco – “High Hopes” (Fueled By Ramen) The Kooks – “Four…
Riff TV Presents: New Music Breakdown
Listen to the new Greta Van Fleet track HERE. Check out Asking Alexandria's acoustic version of 'Alone In A Room' HERE. Watch the music video for 'Get Your Shirt' from Underworld & Iggy Pop HERE. Stream both new tracks from Tokyo Police Club HERE.
Iggy Pop Teams Up With Underworld For New EP
British electronic group Underworld has teamed up with Iggy Pop on a new EP!
Someone Has Set Fire To The Boblo Boat
This is unfortunate.
Special Alice Cooper Release Coming in August
A new Alice Cooper live album is set to be released in August!
It has been a great first month!
My first month with the Riff crew has been a blast! I'm so blessed to have the opportunity to take on this experience. I'm looking forward to the adventure that the rest of the year holds. These past few weeks I've been at the Adam and Eve store, Stingers Bike Night, and Dooleys Industry Night.…
Undercover Sound System Playlist 6.18.18
Riff2’s Undercover Sound System Playlist 06.18.18 Grandson – “Blood//Water” (Fueled By Ramen) Olivia Fox – “Play The Game” (Olivia Fox) Nine Inch Nails – “God Break Down The Door” (Capitol) Jim James – “Throwback” (ATO) Stella Donnelly – “Mechanical Bull” (Secretly Canadian) Cigarettes After Sex – “Crush” (Partisan) Death Cab For Cutie – “Gold Rush”…
Undercover Sound System Playlist 6.11.18
Riff2’s Undercover Sound System Playlist 06.11.18 Poptone – “Heartbreak Hotel” (Cleopatra) Badflower – “Ghost” (Big Machine John Varvatos) Prism Tats – “Daggers” (Anti-) Smashing Pumpkins – “Solara” (Martha’s Music) Turbowolf – “Domino” (SO Recordings) Gathering of Strangers – “Nice Hair” Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness – “Ohio” Brick + Mortar – “All Alone” (Brick +…
Undercover Sound System Playlist 6.4.18
Riff2’s Undercover Sound System Playlist 06.04.18 Diplo, French Montana, Lil Pump, Zhavia – “Welcome To The Party” (Columbia) Mikaela Davis – “Other Lover” (Rounder/Concord) Gorillaz – “Humility” (Warner Bros.) The Magpie Salute – “Send Me An Omen” (Eagle Rock Entertainment) Houndmouth – “This Party” (Warner Bros.) Love Past Blue – “Vanilla” (Dark Spark Music) Weezer…
Undercover Sound System Playlist 5.14.18
Riff2’s Undercover Sound System Playlist 05.14.18 The Interrupters – “She’s Kerosene” (Hellcat Records) Turbonegro – “Part II: Well Hello” (Burger) Arctic Monkeys – “Four Out Of Five” (Domino) Bastille – “Quarter Past Midnight” (Virgin/Capitol) San Mei – “Wonder” Biffy Clyro – “Many of Horror” (Warner Bros.) Dave Matthews Band – “Samurai Cop (Oh Joy Begin)”…
WRIF Rock Girl Search: Checking in From Riviera Maya Mexico
The final 4 2018 WRIF Rock Girl contestants have spent the last few days at the Hard Rock Resort in Riviera Maya Mexico doing their photo shoot and we just wanted to give you a little teaser of what's to come! Check out the video below and don't forget to cast your vote HERE! We'll…
Detroit Music Awards -- TONIGHT!
The Detroit Music Awards are happening tonight at the Fillmore! The doors open at 6pm and the show starts at 7pm! WRIF's own Screamin' Scott Randall's band, CHIT has been nominated for 'Outstanding Rock/Pop Artist/Group! Tickets are still available, so head downtown tonight and support some of the best local acts Metro Detroit has to…
Undercover Sound System Playlist 4.30.18
Riff2’s Undercover Sound System Playlist 04.30.18 Chvrches – “Miracle” (Glassnote) Naked Giants – “Everybody Thinks They Know” (New West) Post Precious – “Lose Myself” Fall Out Boy – “The Last Of The Real Ones” (Island) Dog – “Heart Killer” (We Buy Gold/Thirty Tigers) Meg Myers – “Numb” (300 Entertainment) Donkeyboy – “It’ll Be Alright” (Warner…
Wood From Chevrolet Plant To Be Made Into Guitars
How cool would it be to own a guitar made here in Detroit with a Chevrolet twist? General Motors has partnered with Wallace Detroit Guitars to make a limited-edition line of guitars made using wood from GM's truck plant in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This will help mark the centennial of Chevy Trucks. Wallace Detroit Guitars…
Undercover Sound System Playlist 4.16.18
Riff2’s Undercover Sound System Playlist 04.16.18 Ghost – “Rats” (Loma Vista/Concord) Layto – “The Way” (Brother Bear) Cherry Glazerr – “Juicy Socks” (Secretly Canadian) Jack White – “Hypermisophoniac” (Third Man/Columbia) King Tuff – “Psycho Star” Mansionair – “Violet City” (Glassnote) Daktyl – “6 Letters” (Counter) Camaromance – “Audrey” (Simone) Welles – “Seventeen” (300 Entertainment) Idles…
Hazel Park Raceway Has Closed
According to news sources, a sign was posted on a window at the track that read, "After nearly 70 years, Hazel Park Raceway is closing effective April 5, 2018. We want to express our heartfelt appreciation to our employees, visitors, supporters and long-standing community partners." Read more about this as the story develops HERE and share…
Fillmore Theater To Close For Renovations
ICYMI, it was announced yesterday that the Fillmore Detroit is set to close its doors for up to 5 months as the building undergoes renovations. The final show will be TECH N9Ne on June 3rd. Read more about it HERE.
3-13 Day in Detroit!
Today is March 13th, or 3-13 and if you're a true Detroiter you know that's the city's area code. If you didn't know, Now ya DO! In honor of Detroit Day, me and everyone here at 101 WRIF Detroit encourage you to do something to celebrate our city today! So I found a list of…
Undercover Sound System Playlist 2.26.18
Riff2’s Undercover Sound System Playlist 02.26.18 Five Alarm Funk – “We Play The Funk” Mona – “Kiss Like A Woman” (Bright Antenna/ADA) Peking Duk – “Wasted” (Sony) Penguin Prison – “Turn It Up” (Act Normal Music) Muse – “Thought Contagion” (Warner Bros.) Parquet Courts – “Almost Had To Start A Fight/In And Out Of Patience”…
Did You Get Your Bread And Milk? A Snow Storm Is On It's Way!
There are about 10 inches of snow coming by Friday Night in the lower parts of Michigan... AKA US.
Happy birthday Matthew Stafford!
Happy birthday to Detroit Lions Quarterback Matthew Stafford. Today marks 30 years around the sun for this gem. Also, let's warmly welcome Matt Patricia as the team's new head coach! Check out the Tweets below for a "behind the scenes" look. Detroit Lions on Twitter It's our QB's birthday. #OnePride RT to wish Matthew Stafford…
Detroit Loses Out On Amazon Headquarters Bid
Amazon just chose 20 potential headquarters locations, none of which were in the Motor City.
Undercover Sound System Playlist 1.8.18
Riff2’s Undercover Sound System Playlist 01.08.17 Judah and the Lion – “Going To Mars” (Caroline) The Coronas – “We Couldn’t Fake It” (So Far So Good) The Fratellis – “Stand Up Tragedy” (Cooking Vinyl) Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – “Echo” (Vagrant/BMG) Faze Wave – “Leagues” (Canvasback) Iration – “Hit List” (Three Prong) A Day To…
It Was 0 Degrees This Morning In Detroit So...
Whether you're a fan of T'Baby's classic, or you're a fan of 'Beavis and Butt-Head's' analysis, the first day that it reaches 0 degrees warrants an unearthing of this classic.
Detroit Gives Us A Holiday Gift We Can All Get Behind
Free things are great, and they're few and far between when it comes to the City of Detroit.
Hey Ladies... Eminem Is On Tinder
I'm not saying that there's good reasons to be on Tinder... But...
5 Tips To Battle A Michigan Snowpocalypse Car Incident
Let's be real: even if you think that the snow is PRETTY, it sucks the minute you have to be out in it for long increments of time.
10 Of The Last Of November's Views From Detroit's Instagrammers
As November comes to a close, we are trying to highlight all of the beauty that is Detroit through the eyes of its residents and fans.
So far, I'm loving it!
Hey guys! I hope all of you had a nice little holiday, Thanksgiving break! I wanted to do a little update on how I'm doing as rock girl lately. There have been so many awesome events going on and I love seeing more and more faces become familiar to me as I attend them. I…
10 Slick Pictures Of Detroit From The People Themselves!
There is a ton of great photography to be had in Detroit, and if you haven't noticed, there are a million photographers making the city look good.
FREE Guns N Roses tickets every hour!
What's up guys, if you're a GNR fan, you know they'll be here performing at Little Caesar's arena on Thursday. And I want to keep everyone updated on your chances to win your way in! TODAY is Ticket Blitz Monday and we have tickets to the sold out show, and will be giving away a…
Citizen Zero Release New Music Video
Detroit's own Citizen Zero filmed their latest music video for "What A Feeling" while out on their recent tour! Check it out below! Their album State of Mind is out now! Citizen Zero - What A Feeling (Official Video) What A Feeling available now: http://smarturl.it/yyhs8x Directed by Mike Rodway Additional Footage Provided by Danielle Eden…
Undercover Sound System Playlist 10.16.17
1. AWOLNATION - "Passion" (Red Bull) 2. Nada Surf - "Out Of The Dark" (Barsuk) 3. St. Vincent - "Los Ageless" (Loma Vista/Concord) 4. JR JR - "Control (Secretly Sorry)" 5. RAC - "Unusual" (SLP/Counter) 6. The Amazons - "Ultraviolet" (Fiction/Caroline) 7. Primus - "The Scheme" (ATO) 8. A Day To Remember - "We Got…
QOTSA and Royal Blood last chance tickets!!!
Happy Monday all my Fellow rockers! Guys, today ONLY we have your last opportunity to win tickets to see the SOLD OUT show of Queens of the Stone Age and Royal Blood at the Fox Theater tomorrow! AND you could be the winner of the Third Man Records studio tour with Royal Blood themselves! Make…