The Occurrence - Category: Music

  Welcome to our new feature where we explore music from around the world. It was partially inspired by eye-opening travel shows such as Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown and by the continuing efforts of artists such...

  With production by Gustavo de Beauville and vocals from Steve Moore, the Calgary-based rock duo The Unravelling presents their latest single, "Revolt," which carries a poignant message over grungy guitars and heavy-hitting drums. If you're a fan of...

    Always on the pulse of the political, bombastic English trio Muse are coming out with a new album called Drones on June 9. It follows lockstep with 2012’s Queen-ly The 2nd Law and 2009’s paranoid...

  Brooklyn emcee Fitz presents the visuals to his endearing track "She's My Music" that glorifies women while comparing them to the sound and feel of beautiful music. Often missing in today's hip-hop, he eloquently delivers the...

  From the up-and-coming record label AriTunes comes the cool compilation for the mobile racing game AG Drive. Produced by composer of the Angry Birds theme, Ari Pulkkinen, the soundtrack features vocals from Finnish artists such as...

The early aughts were pop punk's prime. Sure, there were Blink-182, Green Day and the Get Up Kids before this era, but it wasn't until teenagers listening to those bands in the late '90s grew...

Photo by Tia Brindel   Ah, Wisconsin. Home to fine cheeses, all-American beers and one of the best darn indie bands of our time. Maritime - composed of former Promise Ring and Dismemberment Plan players - have...

  The semiannual Record Store Day is upon us April 18, and there’s a flurry of goodness this go-round. In addition to the “standard” vinyl offerings, you’ll see rare cassettes, tote bags and other nifty gifts...