Young Miko Refuses to Reduce Puerto Rico’s Reggaeton Lineage to Four Names
Asked to name a reggaeton Mount Rushmore, Young Miko listed a generational span from Tego Calderón to Bad Bunny — then declined to cut it down.
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Dario Klein
THE FRST Release “Squish” With Sanguisugabogg’s Devin Swank and Westside Boogie
The new track from THE FRST pairs Sanguisugabogg vocalist Devin Swank with Compton rapper Westside Boogie, delivered through an animated visual that avoids the usual metal promo signifiers.
The Hollies End Touring Career After 64 Years
Tony Hicks and Bobby Elliott, the band’s two remaining early-’60s members, have announced their retirement from the stage.
Scolari’s Office and the Lost Training Ground of Live Music
A closed San Diego dive bar helps explain why concert audiences increasingly seem unprepared for the collective experience.
Tupac Murder Trial: Prosecutors Play Keffe D’s 2008 Confession in Court
The once-sealed police interview with Duane “Keffe D” Davis was played for jurors in Las Vegas, offering an unvarnished account of the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed Tupac Shakur.
Wednesday and Townies Trade Names in a Reciprocal Song Exchange
The North Carolina band Wednesday wrote a song called “Townies.” The Boston band Townies answered with “Wednesday,” released on a Wednesday.
Cabo Verde’s Banned Rhythms Are Now Its Loudest Future
Carisa Dias and Fidju Kitxora are reshaping Cabo Verdean music by treating colonially suppressed traditions as living material, not museum pieces.
Haywire’s Major Label Debut Arrives With “Interstate Love Affair”
Hardcore rarely crosses into major label territory. Haywire’s new single makes that move with a softer, anthemic sound.
Oso Oso Announces 32-Date Fall 2026 North American Tour
The indie emo band will split opening duties between Leisure Hour, Bad Luck, Liquid Mike, and Bugsy across a run that begins October 7 and closes November 24.
Vivian Campbell’s Cancer Returns After Failed Donor Transplant
The Def Leppard guitarist says his January 2025 transplant did not take, and he is continuing treatment while remaining active with the band.