The Occurrence - Category: Music

Much of this South American nation is sky-high— notable enclaves such as Potosí thrive at 13,000 feet. Bolivia’s history is fascinating, tumultuous and very musical. Its native peoples such as the Aymara and the Quechua...

The overwhelmingly Buddhist nation of Bhutan is among the top 10 happiest countries in the world, according to a University of Leicester study. And with happiness comes song, in the traditional guise and the cutting...

Magic is in the air in the West African country of Benin. Home to nearly 10 million people, with more than 40 recognized ethnic groups, the nation draws its musical inspiration from a wide variety...

North Carolina indie-roots rock band Jack the Radio present the intriguing, eerie new video for their latest single, "Moonlight," directed by Justin Reich. In the video, we follow two men as they voyage along a dark road...

Filmed by Serhat Arslan and Jordan Sommerlad, the Los Angeles-based quartet Alnilam premieres the video for their dreamy single "Lilac." The video focuses on two free-spirited children as they explore the beauty of nature around them,...

Milwaukee supergroup Maritime, which merged emo cheerleaders the Promise Ring and the Dismemberment Plan, are blessing us with their newest album, Magnetic Bodies/Maps of Bones on Oct. 16 via Dangerbird. A standout trait of this...

Los Angeles-based indie alternative singer Matt Lande delivers his latest single, "Spin," which is sure to get many more spins once you press play. The song's infectious guitar riff and bassline both shine as Matt's vocals...

In this Central American nation of fewer than 500,000 people, music comes from all walks of life. Borrowing from Mayan, African, Caribbean and European cultures, genres like punta rock and soca thrive. Here we explore...