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Electronic Superstars, The Chainsmokers, Blow Away Detroit at the Forbes Under 30 Summit

Electronic Superstars, The Chainsmokers, closed out Day #1 of the Forbes Under 30 Summit in Detroit with a bang. Playing all of their hits including “Takeaway”, “Call You Mine”, “Paris”, “Who Do You Love” and more, The Chainsmokers had everyone dancing from the front to the back with their high-flying performance that was the highlight of the night.

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Atlanta Rapper, 21 Savage, Takes the Stage by Storm at Forbes Under 30 Summit in Detroit

Atlanta Rapper, 21 Savage, let his uncanny talent shine through as he took the mic with pride at the Forbes Under 30 Summit in Detroit. Being announced by his experience with ISIS and showing what a comeback from a setback is all about, 21 Savage made it known that he has never taken a step back from his throne that he has built from the ground up with a trusted team of hustlers that will never let him go under.

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Actress and Activist, Olivia Munn, Gets Down to Business at Forbes Under 30 Summit in Detroit

Actress and Activist, Olivia Munn, gets down to business and how her personal relational choices from the past affected her trajectory at Forbes Under 30 Summit in Detroit.

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Diving into her relationship history and how meeting the demands of a significant other led to her subconsciously making decisions while blinded by love, Olivia embodies vulnerability with pride as she spoke of overcoming that season of her life and ensuring to live for herself moving forward. Catch Olivia Munn on The Rook on the STARZ App now.

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Activist and Detroit Blows CEO, Sophia Bush, Serves a Message of Hope at Forbes Under 30 Summit

Activist and Detroit Blows CEO, Sophia Bush, swept through Detroit delivering an influential message shining light on her entrepreneurial journey at The Forbes Under 30 Summit in Detroit.

Joined by her Detroit Blows partner, Nia Batts, who spread a message of hope pertaining to her journey in the comeback city, Detroit, Forbes Under 30 Summit attendees take away their business acumen with hope toward brightening their own futures.

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Incubus Make Themselves at Home in Detroit on 20th Anniversary Tour

Legendary Rockers, Incubus, made their way to the Midwest in celebration of their iconic 1999 release, ‘Make Yourself’, that carries a special place in a variety of hearts and souls around the globe.

Brandon Boyd has nurtured his vocals over the years to provide a space of serenity over hits such as “Drive”, “Make Yourself”, “The Warmth” and “Stellar” as concertgoers didn’t skip a word and made their voices heard amongst the beautiful atmosphere that the Fox Theatre in Detroit provides.

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Grab your tickets to the remaining dates along the ‘Make Yourself 20th Anniversary Tour’ HERE and stream Incubus’ new single, “Into The Summer” to celebrate that the band is still going strong into 2020.

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Soulful Artist, Common, Shines in Detroit

Soulful Musician, Actor and Philanthropist, Common, let his light free in Detroit for a night to remember in celebration of the release of his latest album, ‘Let Love’. Taking long-time lovers of his music back to the days of “The Light” while introducing new tracks such as “Hercules”, “Memories of Home” and “Forever Your Love”, Common continues to embody the aura of a seasoned artist that carries out wisdom, class and honor through his every move and lyric.

Naturally treating the stage as though it were a movie set, Common not only puts on a concert, he brings forth a soulful experience that leads concertgoers in a state of awe. Catch Common on the remainder of his ‘Let Love’ tour dates and don’t forget to pick up a copy of his new book, ‘Let Love Have The Last Word’.

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Legendary Punk Rockers, Sum 41, Rock the House in Detroit

Legendary Punk Rockers, Sum 41, stopped by The Fillmore in Detroit as their ‘Order in Decline’ World Tour just kicked off in the United States. Playing all of their hits including “Fat Lip”, “The Hell Song”, “We’re All to Blame”, “The New Sensation” and “Welcome to Hell”, concertgoers are instantly jolted into a state of nostalgia of the prime days of their rebellious youth while Deryck, Frank Zummo and the gang keep their young spirits alive and well on stage. Packing a house of fans that were rocking merch dating back to the early Sum 41 days in 2002, the band is alive and well after a few years off to recalibrate and regroup which shows through their electric stage presence.

Do yourself a favor and grab tickets HERE to catch Sum 41 along the remainder of their ‘Order in Decline’ tour dates.

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Interview: Bluetech

Psybient DJ/Producer, Bluetech, has an uncanny way of chiming into the unknown to reach into the soul which translates into his otherworldly musical delivery. Ahead of his upcoming show in Detroit at Deluxx Fluxx on Thursday, October 3rd, I caught up with Bluetech to discuss being proactive about anxiety, the upcoming release of ‘Holotrope’, the importance of meditation and more.

Congrats on the upcoming release of ‘Holotrope’. Tell us about the message that you intended to portray throughout the new album.

Thank you! ‘Holotrope’ is a travelogue of sorts, a document of a self moving into more connected states of being, dissolving a bit of the control of the ego consciousness into more expanded awareness.  That all sounds a bit obtuse, but there is a definite repeatable series of experiences when you begin to look on the inside for answers, whether that’s through meditation or contemplative practice, or other modalities for exploring the inner nature.  Holotrope is a map of that journey.

Though a broad question, what have you learned about yourself and what skills have you developed through working in the music industry.

I’ve learned how to sleep on planes, no matter what! Sometimes I’m up for the next city on tour after only a few hours at the hotel, so putting myself into nap zone on the plane becomes an essential skill.

Showcasing the human in you, what is a challenging thought that you recently had and were able to overcome over time? 

I pretty regularly struggle with anxiety, which is one of the reasons I’ve been exploring meditation and quiet time just looking at my own thoughts to see if I can make some peace with all of that.  I have lots of challenging thoughts, I think everyone does! The “practice” is learning to not identify with them as definitions of who you are as a person. Im learning to recognize when my anxiety pops up, and treat it like a little gremlin buddy.  Like “Hey anxiety, I’ve got some work to do. Heres a lollipop, pull up a chair and color in your book so I can focus ok?” Taking the sting out of it definitely helps, recognizing and honoring that its real, yet not surrendering to self limiting or negating productivity by getting stuck in a loop about it.

What is your perception on the digital world that we live in and social media culture?

I’m not actually a huge fan of social media.  Seems to be more and more studies coming out suggesting that social media and obsession with checking smart devices is contributing greatly to a sense of unease and insecurity.  Anxiety and depression seem to be the malaise of the modern age, like our inheritance for all the “convenience” of technology. I definitely use it, and am trying to come to a place of peace with social media, and limit my usage.  It’s amazing how many less books I read since facebook, instagram, twitter the like take so many cycles of my awake time. I’m learning how to step away and not feel like I’m missing out.  

No career path or amount of followers negates the fact that you are a human being that has feelings. Tell us about some parts of you beyond being a musician that you take pride in. 

I feel pretty proud of the fact that I’ve discovered an athletic lifestyle later in my life.  A few years ago I was looking at my 40th birthday coming and realizing I was very overweight and not really happy.  So I’ve gotten into working out and running, which I love. Just finished my 6th half marathon and 3 more planned for 2020. Not only have I trimmed up, but I have so much more energy and life force flowing through me!

As you are exposed to tons of stimulus, how do you proactively take care of your mental and emotional health when you’re out on the road?

Meditate.  Meditate. Meditate.  Whether its a formal sit in the hotel room and really getting a proper session in, or just counting my breaths to 10 repeatedly while standing in line for security at the airport.  Even 5 minutes is enough to quiet the racing thoughts and let go of _whatever_ is going on for me, and just have a moment of peace and remembering the stillness. I don’t mean to evangelize, but meditation is really the only thing I’ve found in my life that brings some peace and awareness and allows me to deal with the stress of being on the road.  And I’m like a baby beginner newbie meditator, and yet still…. It works.

You have toured with a wide variety of musicians over the past years and have played at some major festivals. Tell us some words of wisdom that you collected along the way. 

I won’t claim to have any special mystical knowledge or inherited wisdom, though I have learned that being aware of and open to the unexpected brings a particular opportunity for magic. Sometimes its a conversation with the lady making my coffee, or a fan who reminds me how powerful music can be, or a late night bus ride to the next city with a gorgeous landscape passing away.  Another reason to disconnect from the phone, there is such wonder and awe available in every moment if we just slow down and notice.

Last but certainly not least, any closing messages for your fans?!

Be good to yourself.  You deserve it.

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Rainbow Kitten Surprise Rock the House in Detroit

North Carolina Indie Rockers, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, brought their multidimensional stage show that is accompanied by their otherworldly and loving presence to The Fillmore in Detroit on Wednesday night for a well-received show. Packing the house from front to back, the guys played all of their hits including “Cold Love”, “Shameful Company”, “Seven” and “Devil Like Me”, leaving concertgoers swooning over their eccentric vibes.

Make sure to catch Rainbow Kitten Surprise on the remainder of their tour dates when they stop by your hometown.

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College Park Rapper, 2 Chainz, Brings the Heat to Detroit

College Park Rap Legend in the making, 2 Chainz, brought the fire to Detroit along with a string of hits that got the crowd fueled up and ready for a night of memories. Playing platinum hits such as “No Lie” and “Mercy”, 2 Chainz’s energy was everything that the High Times Cannabis Cup attendees desired as they lit up their smoke in honor of 2 Chainz lyrical domination.

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