June 4, 2009
The Northwest hip-hop scene has been home to a wide array of aspiring artists and producers alike.

May 21, 2009
For rapper Eminem, it’s been a tough road since his last studio album 4 1/2 years ago.

May 7, 2009
Comprised of vocalist D.A.

January 8, 2009
The end of 2008 saw the release of numerous albums from some of the biggest names in American pop music.

November 20, 2008
Very seldom will you find a group of musicians able to make music together while still following their personal paths.

September 25, 2008
As summer gives way to a new school year, the days are slowly dulling to clockwork schedules and mundane activities.

July 22, 2008
The need to stay relevant may be why rapper Reks never attained a cult following. The highlight of his rapping career came with his debut album Along Came The Chosen, released back in 2001.

July 15, 2008
Album’s sound holds steady but doesn’t thrill

June 25, 2008
High expectations blare louder than album's hip-hop

June 25, 2008
Long hiatus yields dependable sound, new message

June 23, 2008
A four star album

June 5, 2008
If you have followed Weezer’s career from Weezer (The Blue Album) to Make Believe, it is quite noticeable that the band’s sound and style are purposely inconsistent.

May 29, 2008
It’s surprising to say that after over a decade and a half in the hip-hop scene, Bun B’s II Trill marks only his second solo album release to date, following his first solo release, Trill.

May 22, 2008
Switching labels may have been the best career move the members of Kidz in the Hall have taken thus far in their short span as hip-hop entrepreneurs.

May 15, 2008
In 2004, when Death Cab for Cutie signed to Atlantic Records, fans questioned whether their foundation sound would be thrown out the door.

May 8, 2008
When Buckshot and 9th Wonder released The Chemistry in mid-2005, it brought together two parts of the East Coast that were, at the time, in very different worlds of music.

May 8, 2008
R&B in the United Kingdom has had a tough time matching up to the glamorous successes the genre has had in the United States.

May 1, 2008
The hip-hop band Atmosphere has always been an anomaly in music.

May 1, 2008
When a unique artist like Santogold (real name Santi White) comes along, it is difficult to throw a genre atop her small, yet raw music catalog.

April 18, 2008
P.O.D., though a Christian group at heart, wore the Nu Metal label throughout the new millennium and helped to expand hardcore rock into different avenues.

April 10, 2008
When New York was known as the definitive scene for hip-hop, AZ was there standing to the right of Nas.

April 10, 2008
The Terry/Lander Hall Council (TLHC) has a special event planned for UW students.

April 7, 2008
Many water and lighting outlets are sucking energy at an unneeded rate.

April 4, 2008
With the passing of J Dilla and Eminem keeping quiet as of late, it has been somewhat difficult searching for a ray of sunshine in Detroit.

March 13, 2008
One issue that always seems to find its way to the world of hip-hop is the problem of “selling out.” When is an artist choosing a venture strictly for the financial aspect rather than for creative purposes? The last straw for Snoop Dogg may have been the start of his own TV reality series on E! called Snoop Dogg’s Father Hood.

March 7, 2008
It’s clear that critical acclaim still hasn’t satisfied a major cult of success.

February 28, 2008
There is a distinguishing movement in hip-hop now that is both captivating and distinct from its predecessors.

January 24, 2008
When you think about male R&B, the first names that may come to mind are Usher, Omarion, Chris Brown or, (quality forbid) T-Pain.

November 8, 2007
Ben Harper has come a long way.

November 8, 2007
Chances are you haven't been to a performance in Meany Hall yet.

November 8, 2007
With a brash chant, Coheed and Cambria's 2005 release From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness set out to continue the tradition that their saga-filled albums have sustained.

November 8, 2007
The underground hip-hop scene is doing well these days, and Seattle is getting a much-deserved taste of the action.

November 8, 2007
Getting back to the roots that raised him, Jay-Z takes on the gun-laden perception of the crooked assassin with his new album American Gangster, released Tuesday.

October 11, 2007
Historically, hip-hop producers have taken a back seat to the emcees and rappers they collaborate with. You may turn on the radio and recognize the likes of T.I. or Jay-Z, but chances are you would draw a blank if you were asked to guess the beat-maker.

October 11, 2007
When it comes to music, the question "Where are they now?" always seems to pop up when an artist shies away from the spotlight for a minute. With Jimmy Eat World, this was no exception. It could have been the touring that kept them busy, or maybe some time off to spend with family. Whatever the case, their latest album, entitled "Chase This Light" (which releases on Oct. 16) comes just days short of three years since their prior release, "Futures."

August 15, 2007
Though Seattle's Bumbershoot Festival has been promoting artistic talents ranging from dancing to poetry to comedians since the early '70s, its emphasis on headlining music didn't come into focus until 1980.