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
art, music, columns - detroit city
Today is 313 Day. Named after our historical area code, the people of Detroit have celebrated annually on this date long before the city recognized it as an official holiday in 2023. It is a day dedicated to honoring the figures and movements that have contributed to Detroit culture throughout history. Runner Magazine observes 313 Day 2026 with an interview with DUANE, a quiet-kept underground legend that has inhabited a variety of Detroit underground scenes.
Ashley Cook
March 13, 2026
music - detroit city
Detroit has never been a stranger to innovation, our most iconic sound is proof. The heartbeat of Detroit and one of our most legendary and current soundtracks, welcome to Techno City -- from the perspective of a few DJs on the scene.
Saybin Samone Roberson and Catie Goins
February 27, 2026
music, columns - detroit city
Some journeys are more unconventional than others, and all journeys have their share of challenges. This one takes us to the Westside of Detroit with Sussex Smooth the Selector, who is growing into a prominent tastemaker in Detroit’s music scene. Sussex Smooth, the Selector is a prominent DJ, promoter, emcee, and radio personality. He is a former member of Coalition DJs, and a founding member of Street Certified DJs and the Paid Artist Showcase.
Sussex Smooth, The Selector and E-Man Bates
February 13, 2026
music - detroit city
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
music - detroit city
A deep dive into the mind of a Grammy-winning producer, multi-instrumentalist, and educator...
Karpov
October 20, 2025
music - great lakes region
This was far from my first time attending Movement, but this was my first time with an assignment. What originally started with one idea evolved into something different, and like the festival itself over the past two and a half decades, we ride with the change and adapt. This change led me to profile two DJs that graced Movement Festival’s Waterfront and Detroit Stage, respectively. Loren, playing Movement Festival for the fifth time, and Ashton Swinton, making his debut as a DJ...
E-Man Bates
June 12, 2025
music - detroit city
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
music - detroit city
I met up with the entity known as Greyhound (or my friend Tyriq), a man of many hats and all of them brimming with talent. On the Bumbo’s patio we discussed his upcoming shows, Spooky Saloon, authenticity and vulnerability...
Theresa Ndrejaj interviews Tyriq
June 20, 2024
music, film - detroit city
caitlin c. harvey has spent years studying the beauty hidden in the sounds that constitute our existence: our environment, our conversations, the endless drone of a mechanized world. Her debut album Lighteater arrives this week on the new Detroit-based label Circle One.
James Allen
May 2, 2024
music - detroit city
/GiftNCruseSmallWebPromo.png "GiftNCursePrinciple.JnnAprl")
Jnn Aprl is a record producer and multifaceted creator. She has lived in Chicago and Detroit and is currently based in Seoul. runner magazine presents a conversation with Jnn about her upcoming album Gift n Curse Principle, set to release March 15th, 2024 on Rene Koala Label...
March 8, 2024
music - south korea
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
music, film - detroit city
The Blueprint presents a mix by FABiOLA for the fourth and final installment of their runner magazine takeover
The Blueprint
June 2, 2023
music - detroit city
The Blueprint presents Yasmeenah for their third installment of their runner magazine takeover with her mix Have Faith
The Blueprint
May 25, 2023
music - detroit city
something blue is a powerhouse, detroit gem ( born and raised ) ! + had the bodies moving and heads turning at our September blueprint installment, she digs from her roots and takes us on a journey through detroit electro, ghetto tech, and more and is a sight for sore ears! need we say more, listen for yourself !
1hr of something blue fresh off the press. <3
The Blueprint
May 18, 2023
music - detroit city
My mixes tend to be an homage to the dancefloors I’ve experienced in the days/months leading up to recording. I think most DJs can relate to this. Whether I’m dancing or playing (or both!), I’m endlessly inspired by the energetic, cosmic flow of the room. I attempted to capture the rollercoaster of emotions attributed to the floors and dancers I’ve recently encountered. It’s a callback to these incredibly present moments. Also, always eat your fruits and vegetables. :) ...
mix by LADYLIKE
+ interview with gin ebony
May 2, 2023
music - detroit city
A powerful and long-developing talent, 2Lanes was kind enough to take time from his busy international schedule to sit down with me to discuss his production techniques, gear chasing, and influences...
Dretraxx
October 10, 2022
music - detroit city
Leah Harris is a renowned musical artist currently based in New York City, however she grew up in Windsor, Ontario just across the river from Detroit. She has been influenced by the Motown sound since an early age, which sparked her initiation into the world of music, specifically focusing on piano, singing and songwriting...
Interview with Leah Harris
May 20, 2022
music - detroit city
Film Premiere
Lullaby explores the relationship between solitude and spirituality while portraying the blurred lines between dreams and reality and how they bleed together to construct our perceptions, especially during a time when the days seemed to melt together. Shot by local director, LANSUH, at Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum and features electronic artist KESSWA as the goddess character. Scored by Sara Barron and was mixed and mastered by Ben Collins (Anna Burch, Stef Chura).
Sara Barron
November 15, 2021
music, film - detroit city
An audible amalgamation is spawned from the minds and work of Matthew Ryan Surline (MRS) and Walken Schweigert in their music ensemble Crune that unites the aesthetics of Baroque and Disco into an immersive listening and entertainment experience. With a primary inspiration of Baroque music laying the foundation for decision making behind their music, the act of bringing this classical era into the contemporary further entertains the character of this era, which was an expansion of musical possibilities with more complex compositions, innovation and experimentation...
Ashley Cook
June 28, 2021
music - detroit city