As a supporter of the music industry in Boston and Latino music, Conrad Acid, known artistically as Radical One, has played a significant role in promoting multiculturalism and inclusivity within the city’s music scene. As both a producer for Rumba 97.7, iHeartRadio’s Latin station, and an artist himself, he paves the way for a more welcoming industry for all cultures. In this interview, Radical One discusses Latino music in Boston, nurturing connections amongst music fans, and shares insights into his latest project, “Alternativo” — a new music event aimed at cultivating a diverse blend of sound and celebrating the city of Boston’s vibrant music scene.

For Daisy the Great, a band from New York composed of vocalists Kelley Dugan and Mina Walker, creating music comes both naturally and unexpectedly. The band started off as a fictional idea when they were both attending New York University Tisch School of the Arts, but quickly became reality when the duo continued to pursue music instead of acting and officially formed their group in 2016.