scene report
Phorget Phish: Burlington, Vermont's Eclectic Scene Goes Way Beyond Jam Bands and Ice Cream
The hippie home of Phish and Bernie Sanders is home to a ton of artists across different genres as well as a growing range of labels, venues, and even a vinyl manufacturing plant.
Detroit Stays Grimy So You Don't Have To: A Guide to the Best Punk Shows in Rock City
Detroit's industrial playground continues to be a breeding ground for rock and punk weirdos. Also, the guitarist from Limp Bizkit lives here.
Milwaukee's Best: The Wisconsin City Has Become a DIY Hip-Hop Haven
Brew City has never been a hip-hop destination, but a strong university arts scene and new sense of unity is changing that.
North Carolina's Hip-Hop Scene Is Raising Up Something New and People Are Paying Attention
With established Raleigh MCs suddenly getting a national spotlight, Charlotte up-and-comers giving the city a new sound, and more, North Carolina hip-hop is having a moment like it hasn't seen in years.
Houston Underground: The Bayou City’s New DIY “Golden Age”
It’s a pretty good time to be a music fan in Houston, a city in the middle of a DIY renaissance, with a new venue opening up seemingly every week. It’s a small but passionate community. Diverse, both musically and culturally. And it’s growing.
Baltimore's New Wave of Rap Is Like Nothing You've Seen from the City Before
There's way more to Charm City than Baltimore Club music.
The New Nashville: Eight Acts Rebelling Against the City’s Country Music Reputation
Inside Nashville’s eclectic music scene.