Twin Cities metro musicians release protest song to raise funds for the ACLU-MN

Musicians across the Twin Cities Metro area have released a protest song to raise money for the American Civil Liberties ...

The David Bowie Song That Was More Vulnerable Than "Heroes" Ever Dared to Be

David Bowie's Always Crashing in the Same Car is inspired by his real-life driving incident involving a drug dealer.
WUNC

Local musician speaks out against fatal ICE shooting through viral folk song

Joseph Terrell wrote his song, "Genuine American Hero" after Renee Good, a U-S citizen, was shot and killed by an immigration enforcement officer last month.

The 2026 Mercury Prize will return to Newcastle following its huge success in the city last year and local hero Sam Fender's big win

The Mercury Prize has announced its return to Newcastle as the host city for its 2026 awards after having huge success in The Toon last year.
KENS

WATCH: Local rap artist creates 'Area 51' song dedicated to Spurs' Castle, Wembanyama

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio is full of talent, and local rapper Allen Thomas proves this with his new song dedicated to the San Antonio Spurs' "Area 51" duo - Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle. The ...
TribLIVE.com

Greensburg, Southwest Greensburg to accept Hometown Hero banner applications

The Greensburg Community Development Corporation is accepting applications for its annual Hometown Hero banner program. The installation, launched in 2020, honors Greensburg and Southwest Greensburg ...
Houston Chronicle

Local hero Vergara shines again as Napoli beats Fiorentina but injury crisis deepens

MILAN (AP) — Antonio Vergara is giving Napoli supporters a hometown hero amid a deepening injury crisis at the Serie A defending champion on Saturday. Vergara scored a wonder goal in the Champions ...
Morningstar

'Luxury-phobia' is turning the Chinese away from conspicuous consumption and toward 'local hero' domestic brands

An emerging stigmatization of wealth flaunting and a growing preference for more economical homegrown labels - exacerbated by stagnant property values - are red flags for the luxe Western brands that ...