Issue Articles
Little Maker: Identity Cohesion
In many ways, the modern indie artist is diametrically opposed to the standard “working musician.” One toils away on original music and only plays consistently when on tour, with years […]
The More the Hairier: The Evolution of Homo Jazzfestivus
In the scientific class of major American outdoor music festivals, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival (Homo jazzfestivus) remains a unique family. While other families in the order throughout […]
The Junior League, Also Rans (Kool Kat Musik)
Joe Adragna, the North Shore-based mastermind behind one-man (with help from an extensive list of friends) band the Junior League, understands the value of doing more with less. Throughout The […]
Joy Loves Company: The Joy Formidable brings optimism to Voodoo Fest
We in Louisiana have a healthy obsession with music being of a place, often fretting over the particular neighborhood that produced certain types. But we are not the only ones […]
Bantam Blitz: Bantam Foxes’ Constant Content
Local garage indie rock ’n’ roll power trio Bantam Foxes is playing late on a Thursday night at Gasa Gasa, and despite its members having to work early the following […]
Saints of Chiac: Sweet Crude’s communal experience is pure joy
Sweet Crude is about to play its first headlining show at Tipitina’s, and the members of the half–Louisiana French singing indie pop/rock band are fully celebrating. Family and friends are […]
My Music: Russell Welch
I grew up in Jackson, Mississippi, where my father was a musician and a lawyer. He was always playing banjo and trumpet and guitars. We had a family connection to […]
Preserving Jazz Fest Culture
Some New Orleanians are frustrated. The city is undeniably changing, and it is often changed by outside forces eliminating what makes our culture so special. The past few years have […]
Fest Focus: The Honorable South
Thursday, April 9, House of Blues, 4:30p Saturday, April 11, Tropical Isle Stage, 12:30p As the Honorable South works through a sound check prior to a recent performance on local […]
Russian-Mafia Band Debauche Masters “Debaucheology”
At least one thing is certain with local Russian-mafia band Debauche: the members do not phone it in. Onstage at the release show for their new album, Songs from Underground, […]
