Category : Music

Caitlin Clark’s Last Dance Generating Huge Ticket Prices

The final regular-season home game for Caitlin Clark at Iowa has shattered ticket price records for both NCAA WBB and WNBA games. Per Vivid Seats, the most expensive ticket for Iowa-Ohio State this weekend comes in at an eye-watering $5,199. The low...

Keith Haring: the light and the dark

In his new biography of Keith Haring (1958-90), the New York-based writer Brad Gooch provides an exhaustive, often breathless, account of a life propelled by unremitting determination. Based on extensive research in the artist’s archive, and the te...

The 7 Best Games About Graffiti

Hidden in the Oakland Hills Is An Outdoor Gallery of Murals

Episode Transcript Olivia Allen-Price: The East Bay hills above Berkeley and Oakland are crisscrossed with beautiful hiking trails. Darrell Lavin, today’s question-asker, loves to explore them. Darrell Lavin: My cousin lives right over in that area...

HOPE ON THE STREET docu-series teaser: BTS’ J-Hope dances across the globe

BTS member J-Hope is preparing to showcase his love for dance in his upcoming 6-episode documentary series, HOPE ON THE STREET. The teaser trailer, which w...

Ja Rule fires back at 50 Cent’s taunts over UK tour crisis: A Deep Dive into their long-standing feud

In the latest chapter of one of hip-hop’s most enduring rivalries, Ja Rule has responded to 50 Cent’s recent taunts concerning his UK tour crisis. This ongoing saga, which has spanned over two decades, saw its latest development when Ja...

Star The DJ to star at Ultra Fest on the back of a huge win for him

Star The DJ won a talent search that will see him perform at Ultra Music Festival. A few months ago, we shared the news that Ultra Music Festival and Smirnoff had launched a DJ search. The winner...

For the Culture: Why do some rappers promote violence?

As Tufts’ artist-in-residence, professor of the practice and activist Dee-1 has poignantly noted, the promotion of violence in hip-hop is overwhelmingly common. According to Billboard, at the end of 2023, at least four of the five top rap artists in...

Reviving the Origins of Street Art: Gordon Matta-Clark’s 1972/73 G…

The unveiling of ‘Graffiti Archive 1972/73: An Exhibition of Photographs from Gordon Matta-Clark’ marks a significant moment in the history of street art, showcasing a collection of photographs that capture the essence of New York City&...

RFT’s Logo Is Downtown St. Louis’ Hottest New Piece of Graffiti

Downtown dwellers have been treated to the glorious sight of a stunning piece of art in recent weeks, thanks to a phenomenal bit of graffiti work adorning a crumbling parking garage in the heart of the city — and while we know what you’re thin...

Graffiti writer turned digital illustrator and muralist Spen Oner talks Vegas’ scene, street art and more

When I was arrested for graffiti, my mom told me, ‘You can keep doing art; you just have to find a way to make money off of it’.” The rebellious subculture has provided a platform for self-expression, political messages and territorial claims and, t...

Immersive trip down Hip Hop memory lane retraces the music genre’s origins and influence on American Culture

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Hip Hop music has cemented itself in American culture. The immersive exhibition Hip Hop Til Infinity takes a retrospective look at the music genre’s influence, featuring the likes of Snoop Dogg, Tupac Shakur, and Nip...

The sky is limitless: Globally renowned graffiti artist Sofles on why the Benalla Street Art Festival is a must-attend event

Proficient in a variety of mediums, including acrylics, aerosol, brush painting and digital illustration, Sofles has left an indelible mark on global metropolises such as Berlin, Copenhagen, and Los Angeles. After a stint in the United States, he re...

Iconic Banksy ‘Ghetto 4 Life’ mural removed from the Bronx, headed to…

An iconic Banksy graffiti installation in the Bronx that initially drew the ire of some but grew to be considered “the pride of the neighborhood” was shipped off to Connecticut this week. South Bronx residents were left feeling betrayed as the exter...

Movement Music Festival Announces Full 2024 Lineup

Movement Music Festival has announced the full lineup of its 2024 edition, featuring over 115 acts, including headlining sets from German-Bosnian superstar DJ and producer Solomun, plus a brand-new show from electronic music innovator Richie Hawtin,...