The Occurrence

From the frenetic, prismatic sounds of samba to raging rock ‘n’ roll, Brazil has got the beat. Here are five artists that continue to fuel the fire of the country’s vibrant music history.   Marcio Faraco Sometimes you...

Though much of this landlocked African nation is in the midst of a drought, its music scene and economy are not. Botswana was once one of the poorest countries but eventually invigorated its coffers with...

Oregon-based singer/songwriter Matt Lande’s forthcoming album, GLOW, shines as he delivers an impressive collection of songs that walk the line between vulnerability and rebelliousness. The overall sound throughout the 10-track album is a flirty blend of...

From rising Las Vegas synth rockers Rabid Young comes the stellar new video for their latest single, "Pieces." Directed by Adam Zielinski, the video features a breathtaking appearance from Cirque du Soleil aerialist and acrobat Tori Lubecki. The song itself has a...

It is an absolute shame that it took a tragedy to bring attention to a certain SoCal band. By now, you’ve heard the awful news that Palm Desert’s Eagles of Death Metal were performing when...

War is a way of life in this Mid-European nation barely into its third decade of existence. Forged from great conflict in 1995, the country of 3.4 million continues to march on for the rights...

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...