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‘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

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

SHARON LAFAYE JONES May 4, 1956- November 18, 2016

November 19, 2016 by B.L. Howard

From Daptone Records -November 18, 2016 Sharon Jones Passes After Heroic Cancer Battle We are deeply saddened to announce that Sharon Jones has passed... read article

Summertime . . . and the Music Is Easy to Find

June 21, 2016 by David K. Moseder

Summer in Brooklyn is the season of warm nights, hot sounds and cool vibrations – a time for catching star performers and stars-to-be under the... read article

Garland Jeffreys Reflects on Brooklyn’s “Power and Resonance”

May 26, 2016 by David K. Moseder

Garland Jeffreys’ music has always been a blend of genres, which he says is “both a blessing and a curse because people don’t always know... read article

Darlene Love Finds Love in Brooklyn

April 21, 2016 by The Brooklyn Roads Team

On a recent spring night, as concert-goers filed into their seats in Brooklyn Center’s Walt Whitman Theatre, they glanced at the stage and saw a movie... read article

The Kind of ‘Wintry Mix’ We Really Like

January 20, 2016 by David K. Moseder

Winter has finally caught up with us — and what better way to shake off the chill than taking in some of the hot acts... read article

Dana Fuchs Gets ‘Down’ With Brooklyn

January 20, 2016 by The Brooklyn Roads Team

“Brooklyn to me is what New York City was when I first came here years ago… …it‘s a place for artists now….it’s a great music... read article

Winter Holiday Time In Brooklyn – A Musical Feast!

December 7, 2015 by The Brooklyn Roads Team

With the winter holidays upon us, Brooklyn Roads invites you to join in the musical festivities and celebrate the season, as we take a quick... read article

Brooklyn Music In Film- Last Exit To Brooklyn

December 1, 2015 by Adina Bernstein

In 1964, Hubert Selby, Jr. published his classic novel, Last Exit To Brooklyn. Set in the 1950’s, it portrays a Brooklyn that is far from... 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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