The Detroit Cobras is an American garage rock band from Detroit, Michigan. Led by vocalist and songwriter Rachel Nagy, the band takes much of its material from obscure Motown R&B and northern soul music, as well as Strangeloves and other 1960s hitmakers. The Detroit Cobras have been active since the mid 1990s, and have become a well-known force in the Detroit music scene. Since 1996 they have released six studio albums, four live albums and two compilation albums. In addition to their album releases, the band has toured extensively throughout the United States, Europe and the United Kingdom. As a live band, they have been praised for their energetic and passionate performances, and for skillfully answering the call to create feel good music.