Stories about Hip-hop
Michael Sneed’s ‘Days We Lost’ claps back at depression, debt
An ebullient new mixtape highlights this freewheeling nerd's talent for combining styles and pushing things forward.
Bumping serious boogie-funk with The Pendletons
The duo, known for its slow-mo approach to soul, raises the tempo on excellent new '2 Steps Away'
Banjos, bandanas, & a Monkee—the scene at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
Emmylou Harris, Michael Nesmith, Mandolin Orange, and a record-breaking crowd made for a memorable fest.
Live Shots: Stars and flash at Rolling Loud, day 2
Migos, Tyga, Playboi Carti, Shoreline Mafia, Saweetie, Rex Life Raj, and more on the second day of the huge hip-hop fest.
Live Shots: Style and surprises at Rolling Loud fest, day 1
G-Eazy, Future, Megan Thee Stallion, Kehlani, SOB x RHE, more delighted fans at Oakland Coliseum grounds.
Fall Arts Preview: 37 cool things to do this season
Flamenco to death metal, Comedy Day to Hip-Hop Fest, with dozens more great local arts, music, dance, and stage events.
Revolution music: What’s soundtracking protests around the globe?
Sudanese rap, Puerto Rican reggaeton, K-Pop in Hong Kong, and even 'Les Miz'—here's what's echoing in the streets.
“What does it mean to be a good person?”
'The Good Person of Szechwan' at Cal Shakes delivers an invigoratingly moral, musical take on Brecht's agit-prop classic.
Review: Anderson .Paak’s rap showmanship lights up Bill Graham
Ebullient Oxnard favorite dazzled with full-on display, special guest Earl Sweatshirt leaned on raw talent at sold-out concert.
Party Radar: ULTIMATE PRIDE GUIDE 2019
Pink Block, Polka Dots, Hot Pants, Pullin' Pork, Fake & Gay, and more musts for this bonkers week.