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01/12/2024

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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11/30/2023

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11/28/2023

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.

11/18/2023

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. 🎤 📸 🌹

11/08/2023

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

10/26/2023

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10/21/2023

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

10/17/2023

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09/29/2023

We miss the old URB

09/21/2023

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

09/08/2023

Carl Cox, 1999. Follow our Substack for more photos.

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09/08/2023

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Finding cultural gold amidst the clutter

08/31/2023

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

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08/29/2023

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

Photographed by Phil Knott

08/29/2023

s/o to this legendary crew

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

08/23/2023

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

08/14/2023

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

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

07/31/2023

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

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

07/29/2023

URB Photos from the Vault... Subscribe for more

From our first issue, URB photography has been essential to our mission. So why am I so freaked out about posting on Substack?

07/18/2023

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

06/04/2023

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06/04/2023

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

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

06/02/2023

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

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

05/29/2023

Are pacifiers and EDM Bros truly dead?

"The future depends on what you do today." — Mahatma Gandhi

05/23/2023

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

05/13/2023

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

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

04/13/2023

Revisiting our 2007 cover story and oral history of Coachella.

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.