Issue Articles
Trombone Shorty: Pays It Forward and Back
Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews is a rock star of rhythm and as solid a person you could meet. No less than the legendary Juvenile praised, “I have a lot of love and respect for him. When I did [NPR’s] Tiny Desk, the whole band thing came from him. He helped me with it.
Chloé Marie: Shiny As Gold
Chloé Marie is a singer and songwriter to behold, with her beautifully somber tone and soaring phrasing. She also has quite a range of performance styles. As we chatted at The Bean Gallery, with the occasional streetcar easing on past, it became clear that her layers were more plentiful than expected.
Gladney: High Vibrations and Deep Meditations
Gladney’s been playing Jazz Fest since the seventh grade, but this year’s fest is his first gig as a bandleader. He’s a trailblazer and purveyor of spiritual qualities in music and life. Release of his Inner Peace album is imminent.
Kyle Roussel: Refreshing and Intellectual
Pianist Kyle Roussel kicked off 2025 with a bang in the form of a landmark new album, “Church of New Orleans,” featuring around three dozen top New Orleans musicians.
A conversation with Odd the Artist
Whatever you do, don’t pigeonhole Odd The Artist. The young rapper, singer, DJ, and producer is equal parts hip-hop and rock star. She’s been steadily making noise around New Orleans, which elevated with her first album “Let Go, Let Odd” in 2024. There’s no doubt she lives in the studio, so we met up in the lab to get the word.
Guitar Slim Jr.: Trouble Don’t Last
The blues singer and guitarist Guitar Slim Jr., the son of Eddie “Guitar Slim” Jones, has been a New Orleans mainstay for years, though lesser known.
Kelly Love Jones: Alchemist of People
Kelly Love Jones seems to be everywhere. Between releasing her album Surrender and popping up all over town with various high-profile appearances, she does it all with a genuine organic spirit of grace and connection. She’s been building, and it’s long overdue to go deeper with her story.
The Deezle Chronicles: Part II
Darius “Deezle” Harrison is not only a multi-Grammy-winning producer who is now shaping the best and brightest musicians at The Throne, but he is also a great storyteller. His history is as New Orleans as it gets, and is a testament to focus, determination, and following what fulfills you. This is the second part in a series.
Cosmic Traveling to Tomorrow: Yizracyah’s creative spirit is infectious
Yah’el Yizracyah Yisrael is a breath of fresh air on the New Orleans music scene. His expansive album Sunlight was released earlier this year, and another album is slated for 2025.
Tell It To The Wind: Joy Clark is no longer a guest in her own life
Joy Clark is on a ride as her career continues to grow, born of paying her dues with steady hard work. She has a new album, Tell it to the Wind, that promises to expand her fan base while engaging those who’ve been devoted for years. Her story is a good curious one, familiar yet unique, with the strong sensibility of remaining true to herself.
