Music
We’re Only In It for the Honey, Gimme More (Independent)
The first time I saw We’re Only In It for the Honey a few years ago at the now-defunct Zeppelin’s, I couldn’t figure out whether they reminded me more of […]
Clint Maedgen, Clint Maedgen (Independent)
Just when you think multi-faceted frontman Clint Maedgen has done it all, he goes and releases a solo record. Maedgen’s self-titled EP could easily have been a retread of his […]
We Landed on the Moon!, We Landed on the Moon! (Independent)
There was a time in the mid-1990s when emotional, girl-fronted, guitar-pop bands with names like K’s Choice, Joydrop, and Magnapop were guaranteed success on the alt-rock circuit. Those days are […]
Pitts vs. Preps, Below and Beyond, (Independent)
Pitts vs. Preps is the most recent project from local metal pioneer Kyle Thomas. His previous two bands, Floodgate and Exhorder, made a significant dent on the national underground scene […]
Misled, Days of Darkness (Dixie Dawg)
Much like the bondage-clad women on the Spinal Tap-inspired cover for Days of Darkness, Metairie rockers Misled seem to be going in two opposite directions at once. Their hard-rock sound […]
Proud to Play On
With an aftermath so immense and far-reaching that affected locals still consider it recent, it’s hard to believe that a whole year has passed since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf […]
Glasgow!, One of Me (Saints Day Media)
“Progressive” and “experimental” are the first two words that come to mind hearing the instrumentation on One of Me, the new EP from New Orleans’ own Glasgow! The smattering of […]
Elipsis, One Course Current (What Noise?)
Imagine Jeff Buckley fronting a hard-rocking, groove-oriented alternative band (perhaps Phish meets the Foo Fighters?), and you’ve got local rockers Ellipsis. Lead singer/guitarist Craig Paddock evokes Buckley’s soul in his […]
In the Public We Trust
The members of The Public are a testament to the old cliché that you should never judge a book by its cover, nor judge a band by its wardrobe. “We’ve […]
Interrupted Lives
The aftershocks of Hurricane Katrina continue to be felt throughout New Orleans’ entire music community, especially on the local rock scene. Even as key clubs such as the Howlin’ Wolf […]
