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Goner Records Radio

By Goner Records, eMusic Contributor

For the last 18 years, Goner Records -- both the store and the label -- has been ground zero for all that is great, garagey and hooky-as-hell. So it's no surprise that their station is going to be full of gritty goodness, both from their own label vaults and the artists that inspired them. So dive into the world of Goner, and read more about them in our label profile. more »

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Scene: Detroit Soul, 1960s and 1970s

By Hua Hsu, eMusic Contributor

Few cities embody the complexities of the American narrative quite like Detroit. A little over 100 years ago, the city's stunning architecture and stately plazas prompted comparisons to Paris. Detroit became synonymous with the nation's rise in the 20th Century, thanks to Henry Ford and the area's emerging auto industry. During World War II, as factories shifted from making cars to anything the war effort required, the city became known as the "Arsenal of Democracy."… more »

They Say All Music Guide

Take a stack of soul platters from the 1960s and 1970s from the likes of Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Sly & the Family Stone, Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, and Stevie Wonder; mix generously with a propulsive mix of two bass guitars, two drummers, and the vocals of a Detroit rock legend; and you have an underrated gem in the Motor City music scene. Ultraglide in Black puts a rock spin on recognizable nuggets of soul and funk while retaining the original version’s integrity and message. Most of the tunes covered here are spirited party tracks, including a sparkling version of Gaye’s “Got to Give It Up” that features a strident breakdown. Vocalist Mick Collins, of the Gories fame, paints each track with a flavorful delivery which at times will have the listener literally transported to AM radio’s yesteryear. The Dirtbombs have created a record that is akin to stumbling across a box of cool records in your parent’s attic, and is suitable for continuous play at any house party. – Douglas Siwek