Issue Articles
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.
Celebrating & Elevating: New Orleans Music Month Returns
As we come out of summer hibernation, New Orleans Music Month kicks the Crescent City into overdrive. It’s quickly become an annual highlight, what with organic partnership-based growth and unique must-see events.
Whose House? Shagg’s House!: Expect the Unexpected with Ryan “Shaggadelic” Batiste
Ryan “Shaggadelic” Batiste has been in the lab, and the fruits of his labor are coming to light. He has a new album, Shagg’s House, as a featured artist with his group Raw Revolution at Gentilly Fest, and his own Locals’ Fest just turned five this year.
An Attitude For Altitude: The Return of the Headhunters
For over 50 years, The Headhunters have been breaking ground, first with Herbie Hancock, as the baddest most innovative band out there. They’re continuing to do so on new release The Stunt Man from Ropeadope. With albums including Head Hunters, Thrust, Flood, and Man-Child, they not only pioneered jazz-funk on a wholly other sonic level but also had a visual component now referred to as Afrofuturism. All this is in keeping with the ethos that you can’t go to the future without the roots of the past.
It’s Time to Celebrate Black Americana Fest
t’s long overdue for the first New Orleans festival focused on elevating “the narrative, music, and history of Black artists in the Folk, Country, and Americana traditions.” Dusky Waters, Teena May, and Mark Williams II have planned a great day focused on music, inclusion, and community.
Dawn Richard Breathes Out
Dawn Richard is New Orleans through and through in the best possible way. She’s rooted in tradition and multi-talented. Always learning, always expanding. Her new album Quiet in a World Full of Noise, the second full-length collaboration with Spencer Zahn, essentially invents the genre of ambient R&B while being fully a Dawn album that showcases her lyricism.
Claire Givens: Live From the Marigny Opera House (Independent) / MoPodna: I Can Save Me (Independent)
The trajectory of People Museum over the past few years has been a welcome and necessary addition to the New Orleans music scene. Each member brings a special quality to the table that turns a simple math equation (1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =) into exponential bliss. It will come as no surprise that each of them has other outlets. These solo projects help to better understand them as well as the DNA of People Museum itself.
$uicideboy$: New World Depression (G59 Records)
Underground rap group $uicideboy$ are back with New World Depression, their fourth full length album. Despite an enormous fan base who will eat this up, had they kept the first four tracks, left the others in the vault, and made it their 29th EP, this would be a much stronger release and made for a far different review.
