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Samatha Urbani, Nine Inch Nails, and more in this week's music

Samantha Urbani: Hints And Implications From her highly anticipated debut solo EP Policies Of Power, Samantha Urbani’s ’80s-inspired jam “Hints And Implications” is utterly addictive. With plenty of retro touches (including power riffs and that drum machine), it’s a punchy track that manages to steer clear of sounding like a throwback. Along with her breathy vocals, Urbani has crafted a piece of power-pop that is …

RHA Festival, Punta Mita

Mexico's newest boutique event adds luxury to the equation

With boutique music festivals now a booming business, Mexico’s four-day RHA Festival organizers knew there had to be something more. Of course, the musical talent was carefully selected for the stunning location, but RHA brought a decidedly luxurious filter to their festival. “We want to offer people something that other festivals don’t, or simply can’t,” says Corey Citron, RHA’s founder and organizer. Located between a …

Queen of Bebop: The Musical Lives of Sarah Vaughan

Written by Elaine M Hayes, “Queen of Bebop: The Musical Lives of Sarah Vaughan” explores the jazz musician and human/women’s rights activist’s incredible—yet often looked over—existence and legacy. From her early life in Jersey, to the ways in which she helped desegregate radio, to performing at the Apollo, to her civil rights work, Vaughan was truly a force—paving the way for women of color in …