Real Detroit Weekly

I read both the Metro Times and Real Detroit. I enjoy both, but Real Detroit has an unusual edge because it has staples which hold it together. Try dropping a Metro Times while carrying groceries in the wind. It blows all over the place — no staples. Real Detroit? Thud. You pick it up and go inside. It sells itself. Metro Times has more reading for your morning coffee. Real Detroit gives you the who, what, when, where and why of entertainment.
Staples. I like them.

This free weekly paper offers locals a guide to the going on’s around town. This alternative paper is a must for those new to the Metro Detroit area or for those looking for some entertainment on any given night of the week.
Found all around Metro Detroit from coffee shops to hair salons, Real Detroit Weekly covers everything from movies to music to local boutiques. Less political than Metro Times, Real Detroit does a wonderful job at presenting light articles that are witty and smart-​whether it be a movie review or an interview.
If you’re looking for a bar or whether or not to buy that new Kings of Leon album, let Real Detroit be your guide.

Real Detroit has been compared to the Metro Times because they’re both weeklies covering Detroit. But that’s about where the comparison ends. Real Detroit has a different feel than Metro Times– it’s very focused on entertainment and less on local news and analysis and features.
There are lots of ads for bars and lingerie and fun things to do, and a lot of coverage of the local music scene. There’s also a regular feature containing an in-​depth review of local places to eat (Clean Plate Club) with a section to go with it called «Bites» that contains smaller summary reviews of local cafes and restaurants.
Don’t expect a lot of in-​depth political coverage from Real Detroit, but if you want to know what’s fun to do or where to eat, this is your publication.

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Personally, I am a «REALDetroit» girl over the Metro Times. I prefer the laid back conversational writing. There is a sense of «raw-​ness» to REALDetroit– which is what makes it real. In the Character Sketch column which features an mini bio on various people with (typically) some pretty unique jobs or hobbies. I’ve read about a spy technician and also a dominatrix. I must say both were very intriguing articles.
As far as featuring indie bands, I think REALDetroit might be one of the music scenes biggest cheerleaders– ESPECIALLY the indie variety.
Also, I feel REAL is very accessible. They want to know about what is going on in Detroit and possess an open ear to any story ideas you may have.
seriously. get REAL.

The Real Detroit Weekly is a publication that you can grab for free throughout the Metro Detroit area. I personally prefer the Metro Times, but Real Detroit definitely offers a balance when it comes to target audiences.
The writing is laid back and bantery, conversational, informal. It is more for fun. You won’t find a lot of editorial/​investigative journalism here — mostly entertainment. The most recent thing I glanced through was an interview with Ladytron and another on the Terrible Twos.
It’s had a reputation for catering towards the partier, but I’ve noticed that they’ve been covering local indie bands more.