Big show announcement: LCD Soundsystem is coming to Detroit on August 21st at the Masonic! So, I cracked open an ice old In The Groove with one of the greatest songs about grief ever… plus, exploring the influence of Gang of Four (following the death of bassist Dave Allen) through the music of Wet Leg (getting ready to release their sophomore album!), Franz Ferndinand and fellow innovators Young Marble Giants. And more Bug Club because I can’t get enough and they’ll be in town June 15 at the Third Man Records.

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

In The Groove with Ryan Patrick Hooper playlist for April 9, 2025

• “Someone Great” – LCD Soundsystem
• “Boy From School” – Hot Chip
• “Could Be Forever” – Joshua Idehen
• “ARTIFACT” – Alexander Flood
• “One Of Us” – Nana Adjoa
• “Seal My Fate” – Belly
• “All My Freaks” – Divorce
• “Black and White Town” – Doves
• “Detroit 67” – Sam Roberts Band
• “Answer To Yourself” – Soft Pack
• “Freaks” – Surf Curse
• “Shut Up Kiss Me” – Angel Olsen
• “At Home He’s a Tourist” – Gang of Four
• “What We All Want” – Gang of Four
• “Chaise Lounge” – Wet Leg
• “Catch These Fists” – Wet Leg
• “Take Me Out” – Franz Ferdinand
• “Brand – New – Life” – Young Marble Giants
• “I Was Dancing In A Lesbian Bar” – Jonathan Richman
• “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” – The Slits
• “Jealous Boy” – The Bug Club
• “Marriage” – The Bug Club
• “Wristwatch” – MJ Lenderman
• “Desert Belly” – Oscar Jerome
• “Make It Up” – Tirzah
• “Love Hangover (The Boss Remix)” – Diana Ross
• “I Want You Back (Z-Trip Remix)” – Jackson 5
• “Workin’ On It” – Brijean
• “Asiko (In a Silent Mix) [Motor City Drum Ensemble Remix]” – Tony Allen
• “Tap Out” – The Strokes
• “Hold On” – Allysha Joy
• “PRIDE.” – Kendrick Lamar

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.