Reviews

Pete Yorn On Stage At Warsaw photo by Will Oliver

Pete Yorn and Band Rock Out in Greenpoint

November 26, 2019 by B.L. Howard

The Pete Yorn faithful packed Greenpoint Brooklyn’s Warsaw concert venue on November 9, 2019, eager to hear this New Jersey native’s fiery brand of melodic... read article

Rise Up With Fists /photo by Adela Laconte

Jenny Lewis : "Rise Up With Fists !" photo by Aedla Loconte

Jenny Lewis and The Watson Twins Roll In Brooklyn

October 30, 2019 by B.L. Howard

The hallowed Art Deco lobby of the Kings Theatre in the heart of Brooklyn was buzzing, as the overflowing crowd of Jenny Lewis fans anticipated... read article

The Maybelles_BKAMF19_Jalopy Opening Night_Photo by Quincie Hydock

The Maybelles On Opening Night photo by Quincie Hydock

Fifth Brooklyn Americana Fest: One Crowd-Pleaser After Another

September 29, 2019 by David K. Moseder

The fifth annual Brooklyn Americana Music Festival presented 50 free shows on nine stages from Dumbo to Red Hook on Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 19... read article

Jesse -Guitar In Hand/ photo by Candy Cohen

Jesse Malin -Guitar In Hand photo by Candy Cohen

Jesse Malin’s “Sunset Kids” — A Musical Sunrise

September 18, 2019 by Howard B. Leibowitz

If you’re not familiar with New York City rocker Jesse Malin, or thought that he was in danger of becoming a musical memory, he was... read article

Afropunk BK Fashion / photo by Kyra Kverno

Afropunk Brooklyn 2019: Fun, Raunchy, Eclectic

September 7, 2019 by Azriel Wallace

2019’s Afropunk Festival Brooklyn, held on August 24 and 25 at Commodore Barry Park, was an abundance of pure vibes. One word to describe this... read article

Tom Hamilton and Scott Metzger © photo by Mandy Pichler

JRAD : ‘The Show Must Go On!’

August 4, 2019 by Mandy Pichler

Joe Russo’s Almost Dead kept on truckin’, playing their 200th concert at the Lake Champlain Maritime Festival in Burlington, VT on July 28th, 2019. But... read article

Bobtown’s “Sun” Shines Like a Diamond

July 19, 2019 by David K. Moseder

Bobtown, the Brooklyn band known for their fresh, distinctively offbeat approach to Americana, will officially release their fourth album, Chasing the Sun, on July 26th. Brooklyn Roads was... read article

Matt Berninger -Into The Crowd photo by Kyra Kverno

The National and Courtney Barnett Celebrate Brooklyn! Once More

June 14, 2019 by B.L. Howard

The National last appeared at the Prospect Park Bandshell back on July 27, 2010, while Courtney Barnett played there on July 25, 2018. Both of... read article

Patti LaBelle-CB!-06.04.19 / photo by David Andrako

Patti LaBelle Celebrates Brooklyn! photo by David Andrako

Godmother of Soul Patti LaBelle Sparks at Celebrate Brooklyn!

June 11, 2019 by Dominique M. Carson

On a cool and breezy Tuesday (June 4), BRIC, the leading presenter of free cultural programming in Brooklyn, launched its 41st season of Celebrate Brooklyn!... read article

Believe It, Brooklyn — Cher Can Still Turn Back Time

May 8, 2019 by The Brooklyn Roads Team

The overflowing crowd at Barclays Center in Brooklyn was eagerly waiting for this extra special night of music and memories to begin — and they... 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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