Critic's Notebook

Dancehall artist Alkaline has chosen evolution over a linear path.

Tap into the local sounds setting the vivacious tone this season.

Mold will soon release its first full-length album, No Silence!

KingMighty 2 is the latest collaboration between two artists with very different backgrounds.

$not’s music has evolved significantly over the past five years.

Marlow Rosado has emerged with two new recordings and a sense of peace.

No brush with death or legal entanglement will deter Tafia from success.

On his new Degreaser album, Ben Katzman soundtracks each astrological sign.

The relationship between Silvestre Dangond and vallenato has been mutually beneficial.

Electric Kif’s new album, Dreamlike, offers a vibrant listening experience on every track.

Eyme is an up-and-coming, genre-bending artist who looks to push the R&B genre forward.

A$AP Rocky, Travis Scott, and Post Malone will headline the hip-hop festival this summer.

$lick King is focused on distorting and celebrating their eclectic sound.

Churchill’s Pub remains entangled in a bitter dispute between its landlord and its operations manager.

In a city notorious for clubs that don’t fill up before 1 a.m., venues have struggled to keep the doors open.

Artists including Bad Bunny, Maluma, Ozuna, and Anuel AA are vying for top awards at the 2021 ceremony.

June Summer and Augie Pink are back with their new single, “Vibe,” featuring Jose Yellow and Toy Wapo.

Suwannee Rising, a new, socially distanced three-day event in Live Oak, Florida.

DJ Immortal re-enters the competitive world of DJ battles.

Akeem Brownlee is on a mission to bring great R&B back to Florida.

Fuck It Up will be released through New York’s Sorry Records.

Here’s hoping the third time’s the charm.