scene report
Exploring the Origins of Punk Across America With Kid Karate and Bushmills
"Hardcore punk is like water. It's going to find a way."
These LA Artists Are Keeping Jazz Raw as Hell
Kamasi Washington and Thundercat are making jazz cool again, but they're far from the only Angelenos helping LA reclaim its status as a boundary-pushing jazz city.
Turkey's Death Metal Scene Thrives Despite Government Repression
With an authoritarian strongman in office and music venues scarce, brutal bands like Engulfed and Hellsodomy are still keeping the faith in Ankara and Istanbul.
Indonesian Hip-Hop Has a Lot to Learn from Jogja's Hellhouse
From supporting each others' releases to teaching beatmaking workshops to children, these guys are putting community first on Jalan Wijilan in Yogyakarta.
In the Face of Terror, Istanbul's Underground Is Still Dancing
Even after attacks on nightclubs, a failed coup, and changes in regulations that threaten the existence of all but the most wealthy venues, groups of misfits are still finding places to dance in Turkey.
La Vie Est Trill: A Guide to the French Rap Scene
In the three decades since the genesis of hip-hop in France, it's grown to be more diverse, more mature, and to include a wide array of subgenres.
How Young Sea-Shifters Are Helping Recharge the Steel City
Drawn to cheaper living and good beaches, young creatives are helping Wollongong develop a vibrant music community.
Speakers in the House: Can Washington, DC Be a New Capital for Rap?
The DMV is finally developing a substantial hip-hop scene, and its sound, once defined purely by go-go, is evolving in the internet era.
Orange County Punk is Still Alive and Sneering
Meet the OGs and newcomers keeping a white-knuckled grip on Orange County's sweaty punk rock legacy.
Upstate New York's Music Scene Is Even Heavier Than the Snowfall
Turns out there's a ton of killer metal, punk, and weirdo rock bands killing it up in Rochester, Albany, Syracuse, and Buffalo.
Istanbul's Genre-Mixing Music Scene Won't Be Silenced By Limits on Free Expression
Turkey is a melting pot of cultures, and its storied capital is no exception. Explore arabesque, hip-hop, post-punk, and more from the conflicted, cosmopolitan city where East meets West.
Tijuana's Independent Spirit Has Made It Home to One of Mexico's Most Exciting Music Scenes
Although it's more often the punchline of dirty jokes, Tijuana is proving there's a robust music scene in Mexico beyond the capital.