Articles by David K. Moseder

The Best of Brooklyn: The Year So Far

August 5, 2022 by David K. Moseder

Thus far in 2022, Brooklyn Roads has continued its tradition of spotlighting local talent of various genres with interviews and album reviews, while also showing... read article

Sizzling Summer Sounds: The Return of Celebrate Brooklyn!

May 23, 2022 by David K. Moseder

The 44th annual Celebrate Brooklyn! summer concert series is set to kick off in Prospect Park on June 8. More than three dozen artists representing... read article

Tommy James’s “Rock Party”: Alive, Kicking and Relevant

February 25, 2022 by David K. Moseder

Tommy James & The Shondells’ Rock Party compiles some of James’s favorite tracks in new versions that he has recorded over the years. None of... read article

Retrospective 2021 -Brooklyn Roads Magazine

RETROSPECTIVE: LIVE FROM BROOKLYN – IT’S 2021!

December 21, 2021 by David K. Moseder

The most significant development in Brooklyn this past year was the return of live, in-person performing. The annual Celebrate Brooklyn! music festival returned to Prospect... read article

They Might Be Giants / photo by Sam Graff / courtesy of Girlie Action Media

Megaphone Giants photo by Sam Graff / courtesy of Girlie Action Media

They Might Be Giants’ ‘BOOK’ Pleases the Ear, Teases the Eye

November 17, 2021 by David K. Moseder

BOOK is the intriguing new multimedia project from Brooklyn icons They Might Be Giants (John Flansburgh and John Linnell). It combines a 15-track album with... read article

Bobtown at the Dumbo Archway for the 2021 BKAMF photo by Enresto Gonzalez

Brooklyn Americana Fest Returns LIVE — and as Lively as Ever

September 26, 2021 by David K. Moseder

The annual Brooklyn Americana Music Festival (BKAMF) was back live again this year after having to go virtual in 2020. Six venues hosted more than... read article

Eleanor Buckland photo by Laura Partain / courtesy of Sideways Media

You Don’t Have to Know Eleanor Buckland – but You Should

September 22, 2021 by David K. Moseder

Eleanor Buckland describes her music as falling “somewhere on a spectrum of indie rock, pop, and Americana.” But first and foremost, she tells Brooklyn Roads, “I... read article

Bristol County Tides Album Cover

Annie Keating’s “Tides” Ebbs and Flows Through Trying Times

August 9, 2021 by David K. Moseder

The songs on Annie Keating‘s new album, Bristol County Tides, are about “finding human connection amidst times of isolation [and are] deeply personal to my... read article

Looking Back As W Look Ahead -Top Story-July 2021

Looking Back As We Look Ahead Photos by Kat Minogue, Dennis Manuel, Lissy Elle Laricchia and Jaye Sant

Looking Back as We Look Ahead

July 21, 2021 by David K. Moseder

As we look forward to the reopening of live music venues and event, Brooklyn Roads looks back at the “Artists On Our Radar” (AOOR) that... read article

Porch Concert / photo courtesy of B.L.Howard Productions

Review: Sunny Summer Sounds on Rugby Road

July 6, 2021 by David K. Moseder

Brooklyn’s summer music scene was ushered in on the first day of the season (June 20, 2021) with eight “porch concerts” under the umbrella title... read article

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Artists on our Radar

Janet LaBelle Takes the Spotlight: Blending Vintage Vibes with Modern Magic

Janet Labelle With Guitar In Hand / photo by John Nyboer

Dynamic Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Janet LaBelle continues to push her creative boundaries. Known for her unique ability to fuse analog warmth with modern production, LaBelle has been praised by Jersey Beat for her “sweet voice and sharp, thoughtful songwriting,” and her newest projects are no exception. Her music defies easy categorization, effortlessly blending elements of folk, classic rock, and pop into a sound that feels both fresh and timeless. LaBelle recently released her single “Day in the Sun” on September 13 via her own Wild Violet Records, and it has already been captivating audiences with its sunny melodies and deeply personal narrative. The song, inspired by a meaningful hike with a friend in 2023, showcases her talent for finding beauty in simplicity, a theme that resonates through much of her work. The inclusion of horns marks an exciting creative evolution, adding a new layer of depth to her already richly textured sound. Throughout her career, LaBelle has explored a wide range of musical styles. She first made waves as a teenager in the punk-pop band Avery, and since then, her solo work has spanned genres like classic rock, folk, pop, and even French chanson. Her previous EPs, including Moon Songs (2010) and Blossom & Blue (2011), demonstrate her eclectic tastes, with influences ranging from surf rock to vintage country. Working with respected producers such as Evan Taylor (Bernie Worrell) and Tony Maimone (Pere Ubu, They Might Be Giants), LaBelle continues to expand her sound, evolving with each new release. Fans can catch her live at upcoming performances, including a show at Our Wicked Lady on September 24th and at Sleepwalk on December 3rd. These live shows will give listeners a chance to hear both her new and classic material in an up-close setting. Her combination of memorable songs, captivating performances and a unique voice sets her apart as an artist who continues to rise, drawing listeners in with every new creation.

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