Music
Lyla DiPaul: I Feel Okay (Single)
In her new single “I Feel Okay,” indie folk pop artist Lyla DiPaul explores the human experience of finding beauty in small moments when everything may not, in fact, feel […]
Lango: Joyboy (Independent)
Baton Rouge-based rap artist Lango, best-known for tracks such as “Lango Jon Wikk” and “New World/Eenie Meenie,” has officially released his newest album Joyboy on all streaming platforms. Featuring singles […]
Yung Senju: Blackman Wunderlan (Independent)
Yung Senju, a 19-year-old rapper, producer, and Atlanta native, has recently released his independent debut LP, Blackman Wunderlan, on all streaming platforms. The 12-track album, released on Friday, April 28, depicts […]
KAYTRAMINÉ: 4EVA (SINGLE)
The internet is buzzing right now over “Kaytraminé”, the new alternative rap duo created by eclectic Portland, OR emcee Aminé and funk house/electronic hip hop producer Kaytranada. The newly formed […]
New Breed Brass Band: Made in New Orleans (Treme Records)
New Breed Brass Band’s totally kickin’ recently released album could only be, as the title and music indicate, Made in New Orleans. It’s doubtful if anyone can argue with that because the Crescent City’s street culture permeates the attitude and beats that are heard emanating from the social and pleasure clubs’ parades, the Black Indians, and yes, hip-hop that also lives among the longer-established traditions—and is embraced by a next generation of musicians and friends who hang and play together.
Jenn Howard: Valiant Women (Independent)
The musical tale of Jenn Howard could be construed as the prodigal daughter returning home and eventually finding her muse. Initially, she did the rock thing and flirted with national stardom with her group Project NIM. When it was over, she returned to her native New Orleans and resumed a normal life and career path. In 2009, she cut the full-tilt rock sizzler Up All Night with members of Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes.
Johnny Vidacovich: Out Da Box (Paw Maw Music)
Johnny Vidacovich’s name is magic in circles where great rhythm and finesse are king. That Out Da Box boasts the drummer’s handle makes sense in arousing strong interest. His stamp is definitely here though he is credited as a co-composer on only one of the 12 tunes on the disc.
Brad Walker + Extended: Side By Side (Independent)
On Side By Side saxophonist Brad Walker teams up with the trio of musicians—keyboardist Oscar Rossignoli, bassist Matt Booth and drummer Brad Webb—known collectively as Extended. It’s a familiar setting for him—as well as them—having hooked up fairly often at live performances. They also share a certain like-mindedness in the way they musically converse on primarily original material coming from the pens of Walker, Booth and Webb.
Marc Stone: Shining Like a Diamond (Independent)
If I were Marc Stone, I’d have a hard time telling people what kind of music I played. He’s certainly a bluesman, but one of the more eclectic ones around. And his latest shows how many ways there are to make a hip, modern blues record without relying on the obvious guitar-slinging thing.
Shawn Williams: Sulking in Love (Independent)
Singer/songwriter Shawn Williams has been prolific in recent years, and this is the least strictly country album she’s made—and the most strictly herself. If you know her previous albums, you […]
