All articles tagged with #genre blending
Up-and-coming rapper POORSTACY, known for blending genres like hip hop, punk, and metal, was found dead at 26 in Florida, with fans speculating suicide as the cause; he had collaborated with notable artists and released multiple albums and EPs.
This article reviews six notable new books that playfully challenge traditional genre boundaries, including works by Ha Jin, Gish Jen, Claire Louise-Bennett, Julia Ioffe, Jaquira Díaz, and Philip Pullman, each offering unique perspectives from memoir and history to fiction and fantasy.
The article discusses how 21st-century movies are breaking traditional categories, with genre-blending, international films gaining prominence, and streaming influencing viewing habits, reflecting broader cultural shifts and evolving industry dynamics.
Maggie Rogers delivered a rock star performance at Austin City Limits Music Festival, captivating the crowd with her cinematic songs and soulful vocals. While her music defies easy genre classification, Rogers showcased her versatility and swagger on stage. She engaged the audience with sing-alongs, including a cover of Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance With Somebody," and even played a lyric video for a new track, "Don't Forget Me." The set ended with fan favorites like "Alaska" and "Light On," leaving festival-goers with a sense of joy and the belief that everything works out in the end.