In author’s debut novel, D.C.’s gritty music scene is a main character

Benny B. Peterson’s debut novel ‘The Maidenheads’ tells the story of an experimental punk duo. It's filled with ‘did you ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Reflections on Street Scene: San Diego’s original music fest was vital precursor to Coachella, Wonderfront, CRSSD, KAABOO and more

A small start. A big impact. A far-reaching, if sometimes underappreciated, legacy. Coachella, Wonderfront, Gator by the Bay, the Tijuana Jazz & Blues Festival, CRSSD, North Park Music Fest and KAABOO ...
Axios on MSN

This new novel explores DC.'s indie music scene and queer culture

Fire up your Libby app: There's a new D.C.-based novel out this week from a local author. Why it matters: The book takes ...
Forbes

Inside New York City’s Nightlife: How The Dance Music Scene Has Changed, According To The City’s Top Movers And Shakers

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lisa Kocay covers electronic dance music. “I feel as though New York's nightlife space has gone from being a private/closed-in ...
katc

Small stages, big sound: Lafayette’s music scene gets national recognition

LAFAYETTE PARISH — Lafayette has long been known for its Cajun and Zydeco roots, and now a lifestyle magazine has named it the best music town in the South, highlighting the Hub City's live music ...
Dallas Observer

A Dallas Author Explains Why Austin Gets All The Music Scene Credit, Fair or Not

Mitch Baranowski grew up in the Dallas area. He, like most fortunate souls, was around for the Deep Ellum heyday, when the Old 97’s played at Adair’s Saloon in the ‘90s. But he, like most unfortunate ...
Associated Press

A new generation of musicians is revitalizing the music scene in Cuba

Cuban teenagers Fabio and Diego Abreu seem shy at first, but the moment they step on stage, they become confident, filling a concert hall in downtown Havana with a hypnotic form of traditional jazz.