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Best Indie & Rock This Spring

in Detroit

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds at Masonic Temple Theatre

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds

With style that would make the devil jealous, the compelling Nick Cave is one of indie rock's most unique front-men. As the leader of The Bad Seeds, he cuts the figure of a doomed romantic anti-hero, delivering layered narratives with a maniacal fever, yet always enthralling. In a career that has spanned over two decades and myriad studio albums, they continue to perform with the intensity of band half their age, ever-evolving and never disappointing.

Dean Lewis at Royal Oak Music Theatre

Dean Lewis

Global music sensation Dean Lewis is set to mesmerize the world once again with the release of his eagerly awaited third studio album, The Epilogue, on Friday, October 18th. Accompanying this monumental announcement, Lewis has also revealed the dates for his new tour. Making stops across the country including Atlanta, Washington, Boston and many more, don't miss your chance to see him live in 2025!

Ben Folds at Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall

Ben Folds

The frontman of his self-named band, rock artist and producer Ben Folds continues to work with some of the most eclectic names in music and entertainment (remember his Common People cover that featured William Shatner and Bill Clinton?), as well as pushing the envelope on alt-rock ever further. A self-confessed enigma, he prefers to stay out of the limelight except when touring, but can easily claim credit for some of music's most unlikely trends.

Bright Eyes at Royal Oak Music Theatre

Bright Eyes

Indie-folk-rock trailblazers Bright Eyes have revealed the massive news that they are returning in 2025 with their brand new tour. The Omaha group comprised of singer-songwriter Conor Oberst, producer and multi-instrumentalist Mike Mogis and pianist Nate Walcott have signed to Dead Oceans (home to Khruangbin, Phoebe Bridgers and Dirty Projectors among others).