Hip-hop's Harry Houdini, Kendrick Lamar, will attempt his biggest trick yet when he takes the stage for the Super Bowl 59 halftime show in New Orleans on Sunday. For an artist who thrives in mystery, ...

Cannabis continues to inspire creativity in music and the arts, from Bob Marley’s legacy to modern collaborations, shaping ...

Characterized by soaring guitar tones and recursive riffs, Evan Lo's music has become the essential soundtrack for a corner of the internet dubbed “hopecore." ...

Houston truly has it all when it comes to music. Last year brought a wave of exciting sounds born of the city. And there's more to come in 2025. Several local artists have already released new ...

I can’t remember how old I was when I heard The Pack’s “Vans” for the first time, but I’m sure I’ve been rapping the hook back to myself ever since. “I got my Vans on but they look like sneakers.” To ...

For 25 years, the University Area Community Development Corporation’s (CDC) Prodigy Cultural Arts Program has enriched the ...

Welcome to Defector Music Club, where a number of our writers get together to dish about an album. Today, Tom Ley Israel ...

Janelle Monáe went off at a Grammy after-party, delivering a fiery freestyle on Feb. 2, 2025, that took direct shots at ...

Streaming music isn’t just about listening anymore, it’s about self-expression. And now, Spo­tify is taking creativity to the next level with its brand-new cover art feature, giving users full control ...

Freestyle icon and pop singer Lisa Lisa is bringing her life story to your screen. From her apartment in Hell’s Kitchen with her mother and nine siblings to her historic rise to the national stage. "I ...

Riffusion launches a free AI music generation platform that creates original songs from text and audio prompts, challenging tech giants with personalized learning features and backing from The ...

For Grief and Hope, creating a more sustainable future for artists throughout the city begins with affordable studio spaces and housing.