Soldier of Misfortune
Claims of a cover-up in the killing of a metro Detroit man in Iraq
By Curt Guyette
Vol. 32, No. 34
Green underground
Second-guessing that apple orchard with Mulenga Haragua
By Larry Gabriel
Awards and a big convention!
Metro Times hosts the annual convention of the Association of Alternative Newsmedia
By Metro Times editorial staff
Tale of two Michigans
The movers and shakers went to Mackinac. What about those left behind?
By Jack Lessenberry
D.C. group details Moroun’s 'pay-to-play scandal'
Letters to the Editor
The War on Drugs is a war on people of color
By Metro Times readers
Attorney Bill Goodman still ticking, but ticked off
BJ and the bear
What to do when your vegan boyfriend sees you make love to the head of a bearskin rug
By Dan Savage
Poisoned Apples
Marking 75 years of Snow White — and what's Good for You?
By Megan O'Neil
Sonic manhood
How artist Matthew Zacharias talks GI Joes and coming of age
An icon passes: Faruq Z. Bey
From the ’70s to the end, saxophonist-composer-poet was cultural force; plus rare footage of Bey with Griot Galaxy
By W. Kim Heron
Surprise party
Booming dance music, flaming barbecue grills, and a stocked food tent for thousands of homeless? Yup!
By Detroitblogger John
Saxophonist-composer-poet symbolized a movement
Prometheus
Scary monsters -Intense and gripping, Prometheus is ultimately a mesmerizing mess
By Jeff Meyers
Peace, Love & Misunderstanding
Little bong hit - What's so funny about corn, pap and caterwauling?
By Corey Hall
Exurban renewal
Solid, classic Italian fare in a haven off Hall Road
By Evan Hansen
Arabian peninsula
Where to feast on Middle East in our corner of the Mitten
By Metro Times Food Staff
Food Stuff
New fare at Jazzin' on Jefferson, Mad Hatter beer at Foran's, and more
Justin Walker - J. Walker &the Crossing Guards (Beehive)
A mix of gnarly soul, fuzzed-out funk and punk
By Jeff Milo
Joey Ramone - ... Ya Know? (BMG)
Joey Ramone's unfinished songs are patched together into one good last call
By Michael Gallucci
Savaged
Unsung Grande Ballroom greats dust off the gear
By Brett Callwood
Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones - Polka Thriller (Bel Aire)
Holy schmolka! A slab straight from some parallel polka universe
By Serene Dominic
Sigur Rós - Valtari (XL)
Verdict: The breathtaking elegance of their music has sorta worn off
Alabama Shakes - Boys & Girls (ATC)
Lots of surprises to be found in this little band from Athens, Ala.
By Jarrett Koral
City Slang: Weekly music review roundup
City Slang: Concert of Colors Lineup features George Clinton
City Slang: Niagara puts on War Paint
Concert Gallery: Roger Waters Brings The Wall To Joe Louis
By Pietro Truba
Satanic Troubadours Audio Almanac.
City Slang: SRC back at the Bag
City Slang: Carolyn Striho to perform for Angela Bowie
New releases: The Tallest Man on Earth; Hot Chip
By Nathan Phillips
Danny Brown in the Best Two Minutes You'll See All Year! No Shit.
By Brian Smith
Newly discovered Griot Galaxy footage from 1978, 1984
Dig Detroit CYDI / Jamaican Queens' first jubilee / The Blueflowers lunar larceny
Wildlife Pop
Solar Plexus Power of Babooshka
City Slang: Jazz Festival lineup announced
ZMX 6.21.12
Recommended recent spins: The Walkmen; Willis Earl Beal
The Sights Tour Diary No. 12: Scenes from the War Room
By Shades
City Slang: Kem helps the homeless
The Sights Tour Diary No. 13: Nyah Boy
By Eddie Baranek
Spin The Go-Rounds new 7"; Sub Sprawl's Seattle signing