Issue Articles
School Days: Jazz Alumni of NOCCA
For many, jazz is merely a style of music. For New Orleans, it is as much a part of its tradition as it is an institution. Founded in 1973, the […]
The White Bitch, The White Bitch’s Brass Balls (Independent)
The White Bitch, the brainchild, alter-ego, and band of writer Michael Patrick Welch is one of the most bewildering and obscure creations to come out of the Crescent City. While […]
Kourtney Heart: French Quarter Fest Focus
Six years before Kourtney Heart’s bouncy club jam “My Boy” caught the attention of radio stations and record executives, the pop-princess-in-waiting admits to having had a “huge crush” on then-teen […]
Elespee & Prospek, The Trip EP (Guerilla Publishing Co.)
On their latest collaboration, rapper Elespee and producer Prospek set off on a hallucinogenic trek through the decadent and depraved streets of New Orleans. The aptly-titled The Trip EP plays […]
Big Rock Candy Mountain’s Got Game
Indie rockers Big Rock Candy Mountain scored big this season. The New Orleans outfit’s surging prog-pop single, “Rocketship,” landed on the soundtrack to two of video game developer 2K Sports’ […]
Sun Hotel, Coast (Independent)
Soon after the release of their excellent Team Spirit EP in early 2010, DIY dudes Sun Hotel became favorites on New Orleans’ college campuses. While the young band’s disheveled blend […]
Daria Dzurik, Calliope (Independent)
Daria Dzurik’s quirky idiosyncrasies and mischievous charm carry her debut effort, Calliope. A fetching songbird with a pair of pipes and a fair for theatrics, Dzurik takes pleasure in toying […]
Tarik Hassan, Tarik Hassan (Independent)
For his debut album, bassist Tarik Hassan assembled an outstanding quartet that features Rex Gregory (saxophones), Austin Johnson (piano, Rhodes) and Simon Lott (drums). Vocalist Johnaye Kendrick also joins the […]
School’s Out for These UNO-Educated Jazz Musicians
“I’m just trying to connect with people my age because it’s dying. Jazz is dying. We have to find a way to connect with a younger audience,” says saxophonist […]
The Madd Wikkid, Electronola (Independent)
Earl Scioneaux III, recording engineer for the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, shares a deep passion for his native New Orleans and its storied, musical legacy. His producer alter-ego, the Madd […]
