Articles by David K. Moseder

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Brooklyn’s Got the Cure for the Wintertime Blues

February 2, 2017 by David K. Moseder

The cold weeks ahead include such warm celebratory occasions as Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day and the ushering in of (at last!) spring. Brooklyn’s myriad... read article

‘Johnny Pisano’s Punk Rock Pizzeria’ Serves Up Nine Tasty Slices

January 31, 2017 by David K. Moseder

“Don’t want to be something that I’m not / don’t want to change ’cause I know what I’ve got.” That line from the opening track... read article

EVA: Contemporary Voices, International Roots — and Brooklyn Influences

December 9, 2016 by David K. Moseder

EVA, a teaming of three singer-songwriters from diverse musical backgrounds, draws seamlessly from the roots of traditional and contemporary original folk music. The trio’s genesis... read article

A Good Year for Discerning Ears – and It Ain’t Over Yet!

December 6, 2016 by David K. Moseder

Among the hallmarks of the winter holiday season is the spirit of generosity, and we here at Brooklyn Roads are proud to declare that, musically... read article

Ani DiFranco / photo by Shervin Lainez /courtesy of Autonomic Media

We Give Thanks for Brooklyn’s Bountiful Music Scene

November 1, 2016 by David K. Moseder

Before you carve into that Thanksgiving turkey, take a little time this month to enjoy some piping hot pop tunes, a heaping helping of rock,... read article

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Greg Cornell Brings It Home to Brooklyn

October 28, 2016 by David K. Moseder

The music of Greg Cornell is essentially folk/roots/Americana, laced with bluegrass, country, Irish music, old timey, old country and blues. Lyrically, “I kind of follow... read article

Tommy James Is Still a Ball of Fire; Southside Johnny Spins a Solid Set

October 27, 2016 by David K. Moseder

From the opening bassline of “Draggin’ a Line” to the closing harmonies of “Mirage,” Tommy James and the Shondells rocked Staten Island’s St. George Theater... read article

Who Needs the Great Pumpkin? Brooklyn’s Got Great Music!

October 10, 2016 by David K. Moseder

“Nobody on the road…nobody on the beach…I feel it in the air…the summer’s out of reach.” It’s fitting that the man who wrote those lyrics,... read article

A Band Grows in Greenpoint: American Nomads’ Roots and Revelations

September 14, 2016 by David K. Moseder

American Nomads are a Greenpoint-based Americana group whose first single, “A Revelation’s Gonna Come,” reached number six on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart. The follow-up, “Dogtooth... read article

Magic Hours and Hot August Nights

September 12, 2016 by David K. Moseder

To borrow a line from Aoife O’Donovan, Brooklyn Roads witnessed many a “magic hour, when the moonlight gleams,” at Prospect Park this summer, where O’Donovan... read article

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Artists on our Radar

Ciao Malz: Music With a Storyteller’s Charm

WFUV NY Slice Session- photo by Gus Philippas for FUV

Brooklyn’s indie scene is home to countless rising talents, and one that stands out is Connecticut-born, Brooklyn-based artist Malia DelaCruz better known as Ciao Malz . A self-taught musician and engineer, Malz has a gift for crafting indie pop songs that are both clever and unpolished in the best way. Her latest release, Safe Than Sorry, a four-track EP released in December 2024, showcases her evolving approach to songwriting and collaboration. Growing up surrounded by classic rock, folk and indie music, Malz was drawn to the art of storytelling. “I like songs that feel lived-in, a little rough around the edges but full of heart,” she tells Brooklyn Roads. The DIY nature of indie music was a revelation that made her realize that imperfections could be part of the sound. That perspective shaped her songwriting process, which she describes as intuitive and sometimes surprising, “It’s hard for me to tell where the songs are going at first, but the choruses are catchy.” After attending college in Queens, Brooklyn quickly became her creative home. “There’s always new and different music playing from cars, coffee shops, even the fish supply store,” she says. Playing alongside the borough’s talented musicians has kept her inspired and motivated. Among Brooklyn’s many venues, Union Pool holds a special place for her, for its intimate performance space. First featured on WFUV’s NY Slice in 2021 and once again on March 20, 2025 with her warm, dreamy single, “Always Be My Maybe,” Malz has played venues like Baby’s All Right, Bowery Electric and Pianos NYC. Her latest EP came together in an unexpected but organic way. While working on other artists’ music, she asked a band to stick around after a session to help flesh out some of her songs. “We were able to turn them into full songs pretty quickly,” she recalls. The experience shifted her perspective on collaboration, as she comments, “in the past, I had done everything myself, but after making that EP, I think of it differently.” Ciao Malz is an artist worth watching. For those looking for music that’s deeply personal and full of heart, she’s one to have on your radar.

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