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From top left to bottom right: QNC Dayz (rapper), Crumbatcher (band), Mutual (band), Tierney Torchin (lead singer of Switterbeet), Past Self (band), and lead singer/guitarist of Sunroom (band)

Now Hear This: Check out These Las Vegas Musicians

Two Vegas music-lovers riff on their favorite local acts and albums of the moment, from Korean goth to indie rock

By Christopher Alvarez, Eric Duran-Valle, and Gabriela Rodriguez

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The Fall Culture Guide is here! Catch the latest works from Southern Nevada's painters and sculptors, writers and directors, singers, dancers actors and more. Plus, ones to watch, the latest and greatest from local bands and more.

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Nevada Ballet Theatre

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Story Time

Nevada Ballet Theatre’s Roy Kaiser hooks people with familiar tales, reels them in with new works

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Ronda Churchill Photography

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Visual Artist: Haide Calle

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Photo: Jason Huseña/Courtesy: the Rankin family

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Musical Actor: Austin Rankin

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Desert Air is the best of Desert Companion magazine for your ears — arts and culture coverage, thoughtful commentary, and creative nonfiction. This podcast provides a space for interviews and storytelling unlike any other, connecting Southern Nevadans with each other and their home.It’s brought to you by the talented folks at Nevada Public Radio: Christopher Alvarez, sound design; Rachel Christiansen, editor; Anne Davis, host; Briana Joseph, narration; Heidi Kyser, managing editor. Our theme music is by Blue Dot sessions.