In Iran, people are not allowed to listen to Western music, let alone make it. But more than half of Iran's population is under 25 years old. So it's not surprising that young Iranians download music ...

In Iran, Hypernova faced lashings for playing rock. In Brooklyn, it's practically a crime not to. I met Raam in 2007 when Hypernova first landed in the U.S. I profiled the band for NPR back then, ...

Hypernova blend power chords, grooving drum beats, dynamic dance-rock melodies, and some of the quirkier vocals around. To be all that, coupled with strong songwriting skills, would be a perfect ...

I met Raam in 2007 when Hypernova first landed in the U.S. I profiled the band for NPR back then, because what's a better story than a rock band from the Islamic Republic of Iran, where it's illegal ...

Only 7% of LAist readers currently donate to fund our journalism. Help raise that number, so our nonprofit newsroom stays strong in the face of federal cuts. Donate now. I met Raam in 2007 when ...