The Occurrence - Category: Music

Photo courtesy of Schorle/Wikimedia Commons Africa’s largest country is also home to some of its most enchanting and outspoken music. Our five artists to know span the cross-generational genre Raï, Western pop and flamenco influences. Feast your...

Photo by Jules Follett “When I pick up the sticks, it’s serious business,” says drumming guru Michael Bland. At 19, he joined Prince’s New Power Generation and survived an unparalleled trial by fire. Now he’s logged 10 years as...

“You ain’t seen nothing yet,” sings Eric Emm over an industrial beat fit for a Kanye West freestyle. It’s a muscular statement from electronic band Tanlines, who made a name for themselves three years ago...

  The New York-based Mongolian folk/electronic artist known as Nature Ganganbaigal presents the release of his new album, To Where Tengger Leads Me. The album's name stems from his songwriting for the Mongolian folk metal band Tengger...

  Monterey, CA-based band Direct Divide present the captivating video for their latest single, “1000 Years.” Directed by Oliver Mellan, and visually stunning as it is vivid, the imagery throughout the video meshes beautifully with the band's symphonic...

Much of the traditional folk music of Albania is “rugged and heroic,” according to World Music, Vol. 1: Africa, Europe and the Middle East. The same goes for its current music scene. Someone like guitar...

  Here are the visuals for Australian artist Nick Delahoyde's latest single, “The Longest Way,” produced by Lemoyne "LA" Alexander. In the video directed by Bruno Kataoka, Delahoyde travels to breathtaking landscapes across the country while reflecting on...

  Milwaukee hip-hop alternative artist Klassik gives a stellar performance in the visuals for his incredibly smooth "STAGESlayer." Directed by Nick Drew of Couch Fire Films and shot at Hotel Foster, the video follows Klassik as he...