Best Local Band

If you’re sick of the same-sounding techno/rap garbage spewing from the radio then consider Las Vegas locals Rhyme ‘n’ Rhythm the cure. This 10-piece monster of a music group features four emcees, a saxophone, keys, trombone, guitar, bass and drums. And wouldn’t you know it, they’re all pretty darn talented.

Rhyme ‘n’ Rhythm’s style is a complete departure from your 50 Cent and Lil’ Wayne collection - you won’t find empty drug references and blatant sexual marginalization here. Instead, as The Rebel Yell’s Tifani Tamayo writes, your ears will be blessed with “thought-provoking lyrics with jazzy, soulful and funky live instrumentation.”

Thankfully, aside from Rhyme ‘n’ Rhythm’s contribution of quality to the underground hip-hop scene, they’re also fairly prolific on the local circuit, playing shows often. If you haven’t grooved with them yet, catch these disciples of hip-hop at their official album launch party at Wasted Space in the Hard Rock on May 17. It’ll be like you’ve never listened to real music before.

– Eric Loy