Scene Reports
Canadian Artists Send Messages of Hope to a Manitoba First Nation Facing a Suicide Crisis
“I want this nightmare to be over.”
Speakers in the House: Can Washington, DC Be a New Capital for Rap?
The DMV is finally developing a substantial hip-hop scene, and its sound, once defined purely by go-go, is evolving in the internet era.
Polski Riddim: Meet the Polish MCs Making Grime in the UK
It's not weird to attend a Polish rap gig and hear a bunch of MCs clashing over a Wiley instrumental.
A Noisey Guide to Saskatchewan's Hip-Hop Scene
Saskatchewan isn't thought of as a hotspot for Canadian hip-hop but with its tight-knit community and willingness to address serious issues it might just become one.
Ithaca, New York's Eclectic, All-Ages DIY Scene Should Make the Rest of the Country Jealous
With an active all-ages scene driven by the nonprofit Ithaca Underground and cool labels like 73 Records and Don Giovanni calling it home, Ithaca's music is gorges.
Haye, Haye: A Look Inside Toronto's Somali Rap Scene
How "the children of the snow" are finding an identity in rap music, and why are artists like Drake paying attention.
An Insider's Guide to Montreal's Vibrant Underground Metal Scene
From Voivod and Gorguts to Chthe'ilist and Starlight Ritual, Canada's cultural capital is an absolute hotbed for quality heavy metal in all its forms.
Orange County Punk is Still Alive and Sneering
Meet the OGs and newcomers keeping a white-knuckled grip on Orange County's sweaty punk rock legacy.
Upstate New York's Music Scene Is Even Heavier Than the Snowfall
Turns out there's a ton of killer metal, punk, and weirdo rock bands killing it up in Rochester, Albany, Syracuse, and Buffalo.
Istanbul's Genre-Mixing Music Scene Won't Be Silenced By Limits on Free Expression
Turkey is a melting pot of cultures, and its storied capital is no exception. Explore arabesque, hip-hop, post-punk, and more from the conflicted, cosmopolitan city where East meets West.
After Two Decades, LA's Latino Ska Scene Is Still DIY as Hell
Born in the early 90s, the local ska scene of inner-city LA has evolved from its origins in grassroots backyard gigs into a cultural youth movement still alive and skanking today.
Forget Flannel: Seattle's New Artistic Hope Is its Feminist Punk Scene
We explore rainy Seattle's bumper crop of up-and-coming feminist punks, including Tacocat, Mombutt, Chastity Belt, and more.