“As a filmmaker, when an opportunity comes along to make a film about what you know, you have a duty to make work that can give a glimpse into what that is and what came before you to enlighten others,” said Zach Damon about "Resilience Revealed." Pulp: pulp.aadl.org/node/644983

We’re gearing up for the summer edition of the Detroit Music Scene Mixer and hope you can join us! We’ll be hanging out at Guitar Hi-Fi in Royal Oak on Sunday, August 17, from noon to 4 pm. Event info: facebook.com/events/7255163…

Thanks to the Mitten Music podcast for having me on the show. We discuss everything from how I started The Stratton Setlist to insights on new music to physical media to music organizations to local artists. youtu.be/KaRF7-32_rA?si…

There’s still time to pick up a book or two Schuler Books in Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Okemos, or West Bloomfield and mention GIG Foundation at checkout. Schuler Books is donating 20 percent of sale proceeds to GIG through the end of TODAY. Event info: schulerbooks.com/wishlist/2944

On this day in 1986, Peter Gabriel went to No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with 'Sledgehammer', on the way to winning a record nine MTV Awards and becoming the most played music video in the history of MTV.

"There are a lot of books about women in rock, and there are a lot of books about feminism, but as far as I could tell, there isn’t one that combines the two until now," said music journalist Katherine Yeske Taylor about her book, "She's a Badass." strattonsetlist.com/2025/07/26/kat…

Coming up Friday, Lawlapalooza 2025 with The 3148s. strattonsetlist.com/2025/03/30/the…

“When I’m at my peak creatively and writing a lot of music, which I’m actually doing more of right now, it’s when I’m going through difficult things,” said Jeff Brach about J. Michael & The Heavy Burden's latest album, “Where We Belong.” Pulp story: pulp.aadl.org/node/645302

Save the date! GIG: The Art of Michigan Music is returning Saturday, November 8, at ART 634 in Jackson. The one-day event will showcase 25 visual artists, include panel discussions and networking, and feature live music. Event info: facebook.com/events/5419147…

“When you’re finally out of it, it feels so incredibly freeing, and that’s where this EP came from,” said William Carey about his latest Arct1c 🟪 EP, “Blip in Time.” strattonsetlist.com/2025/08/03/arc…

Yooooo everyone, I just had this amazing article/interview drop with Lori Stratton from the Stratton Setlist. It’s a local and independent blog here in Michigan so it would mean so much if y’all show some love and support on this 💜💜

“Yeah, it’s crazy that it’s the fifth year. The first year was like a test run, and then seeing people enjoy the fest so much the next couple years, I had to keep it going.” - Taylor Greenshields on Fun Fest 2025 Pulp story: pulp.aadl.org/node/645451

Next Sunday! Join us for the summer edition of the Detroit Music Scene Mixer on 8/17 at Guitar Hi-Fi in Royal Oak. We’ll have networking & live music from Night Sky Alumni, Nick Pivot, and Mike Ward. All event donations will benefit GIG! Event info: facebook.com/events/7255163…

“At this point, we’re not trying to break a band as such; it’s more of a historical thing.” - Freddie Brooks on Detroit Energy Asylum's "Landslide of Life: 82/22" album Pulp story: pulp.aadl.org/node/645629

Less than two days away! Come join us for a fun Sunday afternoon to celebrate the Detroit music community and GIG - The Art of Michigan Music! Event info: facebook.com/events/7255163…

“In my mind, the origin of it was also this notion that when we look at ourselves, we change during our lifetimes,” said Matthew Parmenter about "Breadcrumbs," the title track from Discipline's latest album. strattonsetlist.com/2025/08/14/dis…

“I do think God gave me the love of music, or he just made me in a way that I loved music. That is definitely an outlet that I have found.” - Anne Domini on "Summer Snows" strattonsetlist.com/2025/08/18/ann…

“A lot of it was the decompression of our days and things that were weighing on us,” said Ashleigh Glass-Cooper about Blockhouse Valley's latest album, "It's Alright." strattonsetlist.com/2025/08/23/blo…

"The thing that amazed me was that in one in three pregnancies, a miscarriage happens. I never knew that, I never dreamed of this happening—I never thought it would ever happen to me.” - Trey Simon on "Jesus Hold My Baby" strattonsetlist.com/2025/09/01/tre…

Two days away! Come learn some valuable situational awareness and personal safety tips from POWER and Kitsune Defense. The event is free and open to everyone. Event info: aadl.org/node/640388 Ann Arbor District Library