After two decades away, the Texas musician returns with songs full of heart and wisdom.

The artist's numerous bands and side projects honor Cypriot tradition in exciting new ways.

RP Boo, DJ Spinn, and Taso remember the iconic producer.

"People really loved her for that, that power that she had. And I think that that's going to be a big part of her legacy.”

The long-time fixture of San Francisco scene is an important part of electronic music history.

The duo both help preserve and subvert meykhana, a rap battle-esque tradition born at the beginning of the 20th century.

I never believed my friends were going to hell, and when I first heard “Romans 10:9” I took it as a sign.

The Visible Cloaks member breaks down his innovative score for 2023's acclaimed "Season: A Letter To The Future."

"These systems can actually help us to break out of our linearity.”

Past and present exist in lively conversation as the long-running story of cumbia continues.

For a brief moment in time, unconventional artists had the space to develop their adventurous sounds.

The Bloodmist clarinetist shows how well the instrument is suited for music that uses dark sounds and atmosphere.

Where to start with the underground heroes, who kickstarted trad metal revivalism in Japan.

Here are some of the celebrated Seattle grunge band's best releases.

Their music amounts to an ecstatic shriek of liberation from shame, fear, and alienation.

Artists like Bloodz Boi and Miriamdola use whatever sounds are at their disposal to reveal the language of pure emotion hidden behind linguistic barriers.

The golden boy of UK techno has matured into an experimental nomad with a jaded edge.

“It was about me and my music. That was always my dream,” says Wilbur Niles.

L’Orchestre National Mauritanien introduced Western instruments into traditional Saharan music.

The multi-instrumentalist brought the music of Africa to children and adults alike.

Drawing on samples of Bollywood, Lollywood, Indian disco & more, South Asian artists are pioneering a bracing new sound.

The Japanese guitarist proved how the then-new sounds of rock guitar could meld perfectly with his home country’s rich musical history.

The Seattle rapper’s career began when he was still an infant. Really.

At the turn of the century, Bandung in West Java became the center of a flourishing indie pop scene inspired by the ethos and sound of Sarah Records and similar labels.

The future of the traditional West African instrument has never looked so bright.

A burgeoning club scene and a network of support systems is leading to new musical adventures.

Experimental artist Alyx III sees her music as an extension of her personal relationship with her Jewish faith.

We trace the online communities that have nurtured the Korean underground from the '90s to the present.

The Portuguese musician has become a leading figure in the European and North American avant-garde, taking her instrument into new realms every time she steps to the microphone.

The 24 key albums of 2022.

A deep dive into Asian American indie rock musicians and their legacy on the margins.

On his new collab with Futurewave, the Detroit MC continues his winning streak.

On her new solo album "High and Low," the Seattle cellist finds creative freedom in raw, unknown sounds.

Rather than seeking to legitimize African music through its impact on America, we explore moments which illustrate musical interplay across continents.

The purposely “ridiculous” style of music has migrated from TikTok to the clubs.

On their latest LP, the producers get individual time to shine.

"Leva Leva: Litany Of The Portuguese Fishermen" documents one of Portugal's historically significant styles.

The Virginia punks' first album in twenty years "Mystic Sisters" brings their cult-legend legacy full circle.

From Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco to Willie Colón and Joe Bataan, ten essential releases from the legendary Fania Records.

Though it’s a far cry from his noisy early years, his approach & techniques are strikingly similar.