Rothbury is a long way from Detroit, but you KNOW Motown will be representing at Electric Forest. Here are five awesome Detroit artists you can catch at the festival next week

GRiZ

Headlining is nothing new for Southfield native GRiZ. The 25-year-old has been blazing a trail across the US and the globe leaving thousands of burned out ravers in his wake. The nights keep getting brighter as GRiZ continues to collaborate with some of the biggest names in electronic music. Recently working with Big Gigantic on “Good Times Roll,” a funky track that, as the title suggests, is a feel good time. GRiZ is the perfect mix of electronic sizzle and funky soul, just like Detroit. GRiZ will be rocking in Sherwood Court from 12:15am – 1:45am on Sunday night.

Carly Bins

Singer-songwriter Carly Bins has a confidence well beyond her age. At only 16-years-old, Carly’s already accomplished more than most of us ever dream of, and she’s just getting started. Her incredible voice and guitar playing make her sound like an acoustic version of Regina Spektor. She’s making it the old-fashioned way, earning it at a slow and steady pace. As you can see in the video above, Carly’s been playing many crappy events to make it to Electric Forest. Luckily, there likely won’t be any random people walking behind her stage or Honda Civics roaring by during the crescendo of her touching songs. She’ll start off the final day of Electric Forest on The Observatory stage from 2pm – 2:45pm.

Gosh Pith

Detroit through and through, Gosh Pith recorded their stoner-dub-hip-pop-hop in the abandoned playground of Detroit’s industrial skeleton. Drawing their inspiration from the depression and spirit of prosperity long ago, they’ve crafted creativity not matched since the hey-day of Motown. Josh and Josh will bring their spirit to The Observatory stage from 1am – 2am on Saturday night.

Scott Grooves

As deep into the Detroit electronic scene as it gets, Scott Grooves has been moving dance floors more than U-Haul. Known for his soulful mixes, Scott has worked with some of the biggest names in the music business; from George Clinton to Daft Punk, Scott Grooves has collaborated with almost everyone. He’s carried the flag for the Detroit music scene for decades, and he isn’t stopping anytime soon. Scott Grooves will be at Forest Stage on Friday from 8:30 – 9:30.

Muzzy Bearr

Muzzy Bearr was well known in the Detroit DJ scene before he ever cut a track. Muzzy Bearr began as the guitar shredding right-hand man for GRiZ at 17. He’s since proved his own musical prowess, releasing a 6-track album of his own soulful hip-hop live instrumental beats to critical praise. Muzzy Bearr then joined back up with GRiZ to support the sold out spring and fall tours. Muzzy Bearr will take over The Observatory stage from Midnight – 1am on Saturday night.