Music Features – Page 15 – The Talking Fern

In Mexico, an Uneasy Balance Between Festivals and Violence

As the country’s festivals grow in scope and size, the cartel violence that has intensified in recent years leaves many attendees ambivalent

The shy Portland musician accidentally gave us the war cry 2018 needed and met success she never expected

The saxophonist and his team on stashing surprise disc ‘The Choice’ in his new album package, and keeping it all hush-hush

How a 20-year-old singer from the north of England became an indie-pop sensation with a punk edge

How a threesome in Holland and a set of John and Yoko postcards inspired the band’s most up-front album to date

How a threesome in Holland and a set of John and Yoko postcards inspired the band’s most up-front album to date

The 21-year-old soul singer was working as a Starbucks barista before becoming a critical favorite. Her next mission: meet Rihanna

Thanks to hip-hop, the music industry is no longer embarrassed about advertising and brand partnerships

The Minneapolis band’s new album, ‘Lightning Round,’ merges reworked Top 40 premises with folksy indie-pop

From Post Malone, Lil Wayne and Wiz Khalifa to Rick Ross and Kehlani, all these artists are living for their ink