Articles by David K. Moseder

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Annie Keating Finds Her ‘Emotional Place’ in Brooklyn

May 30, 2021 by David K. Moseder

Annie Keating’s music is, in her own words, “soulful, intimate and honest; a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll.” Always a... read article

“Italian Ice”: Breezy Boardwalk Soul From Nicole Atkins

May 13, 2021 by David K. Moseder

Italian Ice continues Nicole Atkins‘ evolution as a performer, songwriter and producer. The album’s title was inspired from a feel-good childhood memory that Jersey Shore... read article

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Meghan Pulles Gets Personal After Leaving Opera Behind

February 11, 2021 by David K. Moseder

Growing up in Orlando, Florida Meghan Pulles received classical training to be opera singer “because my parents wanted me to and because I had the... read article

Neil Diamond On Stage at Erasmus High School on 09.29.14 B.L.Howard Productions

Neil Diamond: A Beautiful Noise Birthday Salute

January 21, 2021 by David K. Moseder

Neil Diamond, whose birthday is on January 24th , received an early birthday present when the musical “Neil Diamond: A Beautiful Noise” , opened at... read article

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Back on Our Radar: New Music From Old Favorites

January 13, 2021 by David K. Moseder

“Should auld acquaintance be forgot?” Not at Brooklyn Roads. We’re starting 2021 by checking in with some local artists we have featured over the years... 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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