NEWS
Kordofani Doubles Down on Rhythmic Experimentation on ‘Kabasayba’
Kordofani blends hip-hop and afro-house on “Kabasayba,” pushing further into his new experimental era.
MUSIC
Crisis Music
Shobra El General Puts the Street Back Into Mahraganat on ‘I Want to Pay the Rent’
In a time of crisis and artistic detachment, Shobra El General finds the right medium for his social commentary on ‘I Want to Pay the Rent’.
MUSIC
Derik Fein Drifts Further Into Cinematic Obsession on “Ultraviolet”
Independent artist Derik Fein leans further into atmosphere on Ultraviolet, out May 22nd, a slow-burning single that explores obsession not…
MUSIC
Antonio “Tony” Underwood: Advancing Tuba Performance and Jazz Education
As a leader in the music industry, Underwood has embarked on a mission that aligns education and community impact. As…
Warrior-Poet
The Warrior-Poet Never Left: On Shabjdeed and Touch’s ‘Kattal’
Othman Shahin traces the faris – the warrior-poet of classical Arab tradition – revived by Shabjdeed, Touch, and Smokaholic in Kattal.
Sandbox Trail
Rolling Stone’s Pocket Guide to Sandbox 12
Everything you need to know about the setting, the crowd and the music at Sandbox 12 before heading to the festival.
Tender Fuzz
Sara Abdelbarry’s Soft Rebellion on Teen Idle’s ‘A Heart So Tender’
Sara Abdelbarry delivers a sharper, more melancholic follow-up with Teen Idle’s ‘A Heart So Tender,’ rich in hooks and quiet ache.
Beyond Self
Sofiane Pamart Rejects Emotional Exclusivity on Movie
Sofiane Pamart’s most expansive work to date, Movie, reframes authorship, emotion, and the figure of the artist.
Edbek!
Saria Al Sawas Teams Up With Qusai Khouli in ‘Wajh El Amar’ Video
Saria Al Sawas and Qusai Khouli spark buzz across the Levant with the viral “Wajh El Amar” video.
Role Reversal
Dana Salah Flips Gender Roles in New Single ‘Dori Dorak’
Dana Salah returns with “Dori Dorak,” a new single flipping gender norms through tender lyrics, oud-led production, and subtle pop bite.
Chosen by Song
How Accident, Intuition, and Desire Shape Yasmine Hamdan’s Work
Yasmine Hamdan reflects on making her latest album, the hiatus that led to it, and the emotions it helped her process.
Monster Energy
Ziad Zaza Flaunts Raw Rap Flow on ‘Banaty’
Ziad Zaza drops “Banaty,” a collaboration with Monster Energy that marks his second solo release this year.
