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I sat down (OK, virtually) with , veteran photographer and director, to see what her life chasing indie stars has been like. Piper’s new book is called “Indie/Seen.” Pictured is former URB cover star Carlos D of 🩸☎️🚨

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A Dedication to Solomon Mansoor: The mastermind who transformed LA’s nightlife with his unique blend of English punk, alternative, and underground rave culture. His innovative spirit forever changed the way we experience music and community. 🕊️ Link in bio.

Our friend has captured everybody on film (and ). He sat with to discuss his photographic journey and his recent show featuring . Follow our Link in bio. 🎤 📸 🌹

Join us on Thursday. Raymond Leon Roker will be interviewing URB alum photographer Mike Schreiber at his Bright Moments opening featuring his collaboration with Yasiin Bey. RSVP is open to the public: http://rsvp.neuehouse.com/brightmomentspolaroid

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We revisited the CONFLICT ISSUE from 2006 and a story about Israeli and Palestinian MCs. urbmagazine.substack.com

We miss the old URB

House Music All Life Long: Pics and thoughts from Nocturnal Wonderland on our Substack @ urbmagazine.substack.com

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URB Photos #2 Finding cultural gold amidst the clutter

You can always spot the Rage fans ✊. Coachella 2007.

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The Roots Stay(ed) Alive. https://bit.ly/theroots153

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s/o to this legendary crew

The Roots Stay(ed) Alive At Hip-Hop 35, could its greatest live band have predicted their (still) legendary status 15 years later?

URB's Raymond Leon Roker and DJ Michael Cook sit in with Jason Bentley at KXLU 88.9FM Los Angeles, circa 1991

Say what you will, but Timbaland was future music. This is 1997 and foretold the next wave. Rest in peace, Magoo.

Timbaland & Magoo - Beep Beep (Visualizer) Timbaland & Magoo - Beep BeepListen & Download 'Welcome To Our World' album out now - https://timbalandxmagoo.ffm.to/welcometoourworldRemastered in 4K coming...

Von Dutch hats, road rage, gangsters, and Bobby McFerrin make the list in our 2004 indie hip-hop style feature.

'04 Style Throwback Pigeon John, Styles of Beyond, Kool Keith, and friends take over our 2004 Style Issue to talk worst fashion trends and what people get wrong about LA hip-hop

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URB Photos No. 1: Pixel Paranoia From our first issue, URB photography has been essential to our mission. So why am I so freaked out about posting on Substack?

From the late nineties to early 2000s, the timeless work of Washington DC-based design studio Airline Industries set a new bar for nightlife graphics

Iconic Club Flyer Designers Airline Industries: Interview with Paul Miller

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Our 2005 Slug cover story by Scott T. Sterling is on Substack

COVER STORY: A Candid Conversation with Slug of Atmosphere In this 2005 interview, Slug addresses the death of a young fan, the diversity of his audience, and his newfound responsibility as a cultural influencer

Twenty-four years ago, I released a mixtape homage to jungle music. Link below.

Heavy Metal Soul: A Drum & Bass Love Letter Twenty-four years ago, I released a mixtape homage to jungle music

Are pacifiers and EDM Bros truly dead?

Good Finds: 12 Thoughts on EDC Las Vegas, Lost DJ Mixes, and an Archive Update "The future depends on what you do today." — Mahatma Gandhi

We still love H.E.R. — The Common Interview https://tinyurl.com/common05

We've been stans for Björk since Day 1. This year's Coachella performance just reminded us of her exquisiteness.

“I like a sweaty club with all the bass and bottom, exaggerated distortion, and everybody rolling over each other sweaty and having an amazing time. And then I like to have a good shower, put a peacock dress on, and sit outside and hear someone play the harp” —Björk

Iceland to Indio: Björk's Long Musical Odyssey Björk's third Coachella appearance inspired us to look back on URB's extensive coverage — 2001, 2003, and 2007 — and revisit her captivating artistic legacy

Revisiting our 2007 cover story and oral history of Coachella.

How the West Was Won: A Coachella Oral History How a punk rock promotions company, Southern California rave culture, and a truck-stop desert town joined forces to create the most influential music festival in North America.