On December 14, 2023, the Italian label Flexi Cuts dropped a release that’s more than just a collection of tracks. Daughters & Sons’ new EP, Detroit Stories, is a deep dive into the heart and soul of Detroit, a city known for its incredible legacy of electronic and house music. But this project goes beyond the beats—it’s a celebration of the city’s community and its powerful, authentic voices.
Detroit Stories is a unique collaboration that fuses music with a compelling social initiative. The EP draws inspiration from a project also named Detroit Stories (@detroit-stories), which gathers interviews with longtime residents and immigrants of Motor City. These raw, unfiltered accounts capture the full spectrum of Detroit life—the highs, the struggles, the hard work, and the resilience that has shaped the city’s identity.
DJ and producer Luca Fronza of Daughters & Sons masterfully weaves these spoken-word narratives into the music, creating tracks that throb with the raw, Motor City house flavor that Flexi Cuts is known for. The result is a sound that feels both historical and immediate, offering listeners a direct connection to the people and stories that define Detroit.
Adding to the buzz, the EP features a remix by the legendary Norwegian producer Prins Thomas. Known for his cosmic disco and Balearic house sound, Thomas’s reinterpretation of the track “Gipsy” promises a fresh, dancefloor-ready take on the EP’s sound, bridging the gap between Detroit’s soulful house heritage and the sun-drenched sounds of Scandinavia.
Detroit Stories is a testament to the power of music to tell a story and honor a community. It’s a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the history of electronic music and the deep, human connections that inspire it.
Have you had a chance to listen to Detroit Stories yet? What track are you feeling the most? Let us know in the comments below!
