Record Store Day this year comes with a WDET collaboration with Third Man Records and a pretty great Detroit story. 

Back in 1999, the first live radio broadcast of The White Stripes aired on WDET. That performance has now been pressed to vinyl by Third Man Records, with a limited run available at their Midtown storefront starting at 11 a.m. this Saturday. We’ll also be broadcasting live from Third Man on Record Store Day.

A long time coming

WDET archives are surprisingly sparse, in part due to the losses the station experienced when the old studios at the top of the Maccabees Building had a destructive fire. Resource scarcity of non-commercial public media also deflected attention from archival work to the daily grind of timely programming.

So, you can imagine my surprise when one of our producers brought a burned CD to my attention just a few weeks after starting at WDET. On that blank disc scrawled with sharpie was 6 songs by the White Stripes that originally aired live on Willy Wilson’s radio program on February 5, 1999. Those six songs include “Sugar Never Tasted So Good,” “The Big Three Killed My Baby,” “Do,” “Jimmy the Exploder,” “Screwdriver” and “Dead Leaves and The Dirty Ground.”

I knew that WDET had a proud history of recording sessions with some legendary acts —especially prior to the format changes of the 00’s that briefly abandoned the music legacy Detroit Public Radio had become famous for—but I was delighted at the quality and energy of the performance, and even more shocked that these recordings had not been shared since the original broadcast.

The audio from these live sessions is uncanny—here is a home-grown product of the burgeoning garage rock scene on the cusp of greatness, and we have this distillation of something powerful, just seething and ready to burst. 

Cass Corridor collaboration

Luckily, WDET has great neighbors and friends here in the Cass Corridor and the good folks at Third Man Records agreed this was something they could and should approach the band with. It passed the muster, and the band and label agreed to release a limited edition run to aid WDET in fundraising.

We couldn’t be happier to see this music available to fans, and to celebrate the connection between the incredible artists that make our city what it is, and the station that’s been committed to reflecting it. 

A big thanks from WDET to the White Stripes, and to Roe Peterhans, Dave Buick and the great staff at Third Man Records. And to Jack White—whose commitment to Detroit’s music culture continues to create moments like this—we’re grateful for all he’s done to help keep that legacy alive.

Jam with us at Third Man 

If you want to get your hands on this vinyl-pressed piece of Detroit’s music mythos, join us at Third Man Records on Canfield starting at 11 a.m. on Record Store Day. We’ll be broadcasting live from the store with Ann Delisi, Rob Reinhart, and Jon Moshier.

This release is available in-store only, and each customer is limited to one purchase of the record for $101.90. The net proceeds of the album will support WDET in days yet to come. This is a limited edition pressing and we know it will sell out fast, so don’t delay!

Happy record store day from the staff at WDET!

Mike Latulippe wraps up The Detroit Move; introducing The Shake Out; the future of This Island Earth

After two incredible years of bringing energy, soul, and deep Detroit flavor to the WDET airwaves, Mike Latulippe will be wrapping up his run as host of The Detroit Move.

This was not an easy decision for Mike, but he felt it was the right time to shift his focus from radio to new priorities in his life and career.

“It’s been an unbelievable two-year run hosting The Detroit Move… it’s been a lifelong dream come true to host a music show on WDET, and the show became more than I ever expected,” said Latulippe. “I’m so grateful to have had this opportunity and so thankful not only to the WDET team for their support, but to all the listeners who tuned in each week with adventurous ears. Without their support none of this would be possible. I’m very proud of what I was able to accomplish and will never forget this incredible experience and being part of the WDET family.”

Since launching in 2024, The Detroit Move quickly became a listener favorite, known for its adventurous playlists, celebration of Detroit’s musical legacy, and Mike’s thoughtful, personal approach to storytelling through sound.

“We’re truly sad to see such a popular and impactful program sunset,” said Adam Fox, WDET Program Director. “Mike brought passion, creativity, and serious commitment to The Detroit Move, and we’re thankful for everything he’s contributed to WDET. We wish him nothing but the best in what comes next.”

The final episode of The Detroit Move will air Tuesday, February 17 at 8 p.m.

Introducing The Shake Out with Dave Lawson

WDET is also excited to announce what’s coming next on Tuesday evenings from 8–9 p.m. Beginning February 24, Detroit Public Radio will welcome The Shake Out, hosted by Detroit musician and vinyl collector Dave Lawson.

The Shake Out continues the station’s tradition of deep-cut discovery, digging into rare gems, overlooked classics, and unexpected connections across genres — guided by Dave’s encyclopedic knowledge and love of records.

“I’m honored and excited to be joining the WDET family,” said Lawson. “This station has meant so much to me as a listener and as a Detroit musician, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to share music I love with such a curious and engaged community.”

An update on This Island Earth

As the community continues to mourn the passing of Ismael Ahmed, WDET would like to share an update regarding the future of This Island Earth and the programming it inspired.

Ismael created This Island Earth to connect people through the shared experience of music — highlighting the common ground that links traditions from all over the world. The program became a meaningful space for discovery, grounded in accessibility, inclusivity, and a deep respect for global cultures.

Those values remain central to WDET’s mission and will continue to shape how the station approaches music programming. In Ismael’s final days, conversations took place about the future of the show and the importance of carrying forward its spirit. 

In the near term, WDET will re-air select episodes of This Island Earth with the blessing of Ismael’s family.

One more sleep until Ryan Patrick Hooper returns! Adam Fox filling in today, with new music from Snocaps and Otto Benson, a spotlight on Weval who play this weekend at El Club, and a nod to David Bowie’s final master stroke, “Black Star” which turned 10 in January.

Check the playlist below and listen to the episode for two weeks after it airs using the player above.

In The Groove with temporary host Adam Fox playlist for February 5, 2026

• “Nothing Simple” – Shigeto, Tammy Lakkis & Cleveland Thrasher
• “Waterfalls” – Oneohtrix Point Never
• “Perpetual Adoration” – Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore
• “Brand New City” – Snocaps
• “Secret Meeting” – The National
• “Dirty Dream Number Two” – Belle and Sebastian
• “Chips – Chicken – Banana Split” – Jo-Jo and The Fugitives
• “Chicken Payback” – The Bees
• “Roots of Dub” – King Tubby
• “Groovin’” – Willie Mitchell
  “O My Soul (Remastered 2024)” – Big Star
• “Gloria” – Patti Smith
• “Changed for the Better” – Weval
• “MOVING ON” – Weval
• “Let England Shake” – PJ Harvey
• “I Can’t Give Everything Away” – David Bowie
• “Burial Dub” – Sly & Robbie
• “Future Shock” – Herbie Hancock
• “Dream In Blue” – Los Lobos
• “Wicked Game” – Chris Isaak
• “Accidentally Like a Martyr” – Warren Zevon
• “Cortez the Killer” – Neil Young & Crazy Horse
• “Theme” – Kelan Phil Cohran & Legacy
• “Delfeayo’s Dilemma (2023 Remaster)” – Wynton Marsalis
• “Lonely Road” – Natalie Bergman
• “Upside Down (feat. Natalie Bergman & Wild Belle)” – Nomo & Shawn Lee
• “Moussolou (Mixed)” – Oumou Sangaré
• “Chifundo” – WITCH
• “Caring Is Creepy” – The Shins
• “Carry the Zero” – Built to Spill
• “Soy Beans” – Otto Benson
• “Revival” – Deerhunter
• “Linear Motion” – Rebecca Goldberg

Listen to In the Groove with host Ryan Patrick Hooper weekdays from noon-3 p.m. ET on 101.9 WDET or stream on-demand at wdet.org.