Articles by Michela Arlia

Lesley Mok at M3 Festival 2022 Courtesy of mutualmentorshipformusicians.org

Making Music Memorable: M³ Festival Hits Brooklyn

August 31, 2023 by Michela Arlia

As the dog days of summer come to an end, the 2nd annual Mutual Mentorship for Musicians Festival returns to Brooklyn at the Roulette Intermedium... read article

Cindy Alexander’s “Messy” Gets Rugged and Real About Life

August 1, 2023 by Michela Arlia

Singer, songwriter and storyteller Cindy Alexander has a magical way with words and phrases in her latest album Messy. In the 10-track album, this indie... read article

Bodega Brad Spins at the beach / photo by Nicole Merino

Bodega Brad’s Brooklyn Adventures

July 17, 2023 by Michela Arlia

Everyone’s heard of Bodega Brad – even if you think you haven’t. If you’ve ever found yourself perusing through local FM radio stations in the... read article

Phoebe Bridgers On Stage / © photo by Ellen Qbertaplaya

Phoebe Bridgers On Stage at Celebrate Brookyln! photo by Ellen Qbertplaya / courtesy of BRIC Arts Media

Carefully Curated: BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn’s Own Diane Eber

June 10, 2023 by Michela Arlia

As summer begins to kick off in Brooklyn, there is only one season-long outdoor Festival concert and performance series that highlights and celebrates musical talent... read article

Dana Athens photo by Mary Zadroga

Music in Her Bones: Dana “Danger” Athens Weathers the Storms

April 21, 2023 by Michela Arlia

Dana “Danger” Athens, who you may know best as front woman for rock and roll band Jane Lee Hooker, is now on a side journey of... read article

Celebrating Women’s History Month Through BK’s Female Music Scene

March 7, 2023 by Michela Arlia

As the month of March — Women’s History Month — gets underway, Brooklyn Roads celebrates some of the many ever-so-talented women who have graced the... read article

Ivan Julian # 2/ photo by Sam Chen/ courtesy of Howlin' Wuelf Media

Ivan Julian photo by Sam Chen

Ivan Julian’s “Swing Your Lanterns” Has Edge and Excitement

February 23, 2023 by Michela Arlia

Ivan Julian is a guitarist, bassist, and founding member of Richard Hell and the Voidoids , who brings layers from his world travels into the... read article

Dawn Drake photo by Jurien Huggins

Dawn Drake -Her Signature Style

February 14, 2023 by Michela Arlia

Dawn Drake, Brooklynite and frontwoman of the band Dawn Drake & ZapOte, highlights the best parts of her fused musical upbringing, and how it has... read article

“Drive My Car” Re-Release Makes You Want to Cruise

February 5, 2023 by Michela Arlia

After over 40 years, Left for Dead Reords has re-released Brooklyn-based teen-punk band NastyFacts 1980 hit EP, Drive My Car. While they had more than... read article

Charming Disaster photo by Krys Fox

Charming Disaster Brings Wilderness to the City

February 3, 2023 by Michela Arlia

Brooklyn-based musical duo Charming Disaster will be releasing their fifth studio album Super Natural History this coming March, following the successful release of their previous album,... read article

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Johnny Burgos Blends Brooklyn with Soul

Johnny Burgos describes himself as a creator of “Brooklyn-bred music that soothes the soul.” Burgos’ music spans genres from Nu Funk to R&B soul and evokes musical themes similar to artists in these genres, from Marvin Gaye and Lauryn Hill to Vulfpeck. Burgos’ artistry is carefully articulated, reflecting everywhere from his music to visuals. His artistic style is present in various cover art photos, music videos, and vinyl record sales, promoting his take on the 1970s funk aesthetic while embracing the modern soundscapes of Brooklyn. Now signed to LRK Records, Burgos’ talent is further propelled by his collaboration with other artists. He released his 2024 album, “All I Ever Wonder” as a full collaboration with producer Jeremy Page. Listeners are guaranteed to get lost in the music of this album as groove-worthy tracks like “Trust Issues” and “Old Man,” the latter featuring Gold Setting’s Liza Colby, features strong funk bass guitar, rhythm, and brass sections. This strong instrumentation and production from Page adds a new element to the Burgos sound, complimenting his soulful voice and passionate lyricism detailing love, heartbreak, and a retrospective reflection of success. Burgos is expanding his success with the release of singles from his upcoming album “A Long Short Story.” His newest single, “Caught Up,” released on July 1st, is a soul anthem about the power of community and joy amidst current times. The cover art fittingly includes Burgos in front of the Manhattan Bridge, a testament to his pride in the New York City community. Burgos will continue to share his soulful music and spread positivity with the release of his next single “Look At You” on August 5th, a continuing buildup to new music that listeners will not want to miss.

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