Dreamland was a collaborative event between Blueprint and Doll’s Night, two of Detroit's most inclusive dance parties and organizations. Learn about this collaboration from the creators themselves...
Saybin Samone Roberson and Catie Goins
June 24, 2026
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About one week ago, the “King of the West Side”—aka DJ Sussex Smooth The Selector—joined WeeGee Tha Hustla, DJ Culinary, and Street Certified DJs to throw the Paid Artist Showcase Winter Bash featuring over 25 artists from Detroit and around the USA...
Ashley Cook and E-Man Bates
January 16, 2026
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The Cool Kids were, and still are, a throwback and a breath of fresh air in hip hop. A healthy blend of a nod to the Golden Era of Hip Hop, sharp punchlines, creative visuals, and a fresh style that puts The Cool Kids in a league of their own. Sir Michael Rocks hails from Matterson, Illinois(just south of Chicago), and Chuck Inglish from Detroit, Michigan.
E-Man Bates
January 5, 2026
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Over the past few years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with West Side Detroit Pop Punk artist, “FrostIsRad” who takes on his blend of the Pop Punk genre and adds a Detroit twist.Frost along with band mates The AV Club, which consists of VA(keys and Bass), Animal(Guitar), Brian(Guitar), and Devin(Drums), has been gaining traction on a local and national level...
E-Man Bates
July 23, 2024
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August 2 was a hot night in Detroit and on E. Boston Boulevard, a bunch of people moshed at a mansion owned by a young musician named Brian McGuire. The Armed were in town to shoot a music video before setting out on tour...
Maddie Boyer and Ashley Cook
August 9, 2023
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Starting today, The Blueprint will be releasing a weekly mix and a profile from residents and family who we feel represent the work we’re trying to do in Detroit; disrupting and realigning the music ecosystem to better support people at the margins, be they woman, black, queer, and othered with a deep appreciation for those who have paved the way. For this first mix, Blueprint resident Blackmoonchild guides you through the sound of a quintessential BP party using all original production and edits.
The Blueprint
May 11, 2023
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Pure Rave, a collective based in Detroit, Michigan, is an ongoing experiment in “chance dance”. Using various prepared turntables, “damaged” records, the occasional drum machine, rudimentary CDDJ loops, and 133.33 bpm loops. The effect is an indeterminate arrangement of patterns and rhythmic sonic collage. Real-time experimentation with the goal of hitting your pleasure center for whatever your brain thinks is interesting...
Pure Rave
November 14, 2022
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