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BROOKLYN ARTSTS PRODUCE A BUMPER CROP OF NEW MUSIC

December 8, 2024 by David K. Moseder

This autumn has produced a bountiful harvest of new music from Brooklyn artists, including several who have been previously featured in Brooklyn Roads. Here is... read article

Jesse Malin On Stage photo by Kyra Kverno

Jesse Malin Shares The Love

December 7, 2024 by Kyra Kverno

Contributing Photographer Kyra Kverno shares some of her images from the Jesse Malin Benefit shows at The Beacon Theatre in New York City on December... read article

Celebrating the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Birthday!

November 15, 2024 by Udo Salters

Editors Note: Photographer Udo Salters shares some of his images and obervations from the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Birthday Bash : The Brooklyn Museum, a cultural... read article

Rhiannon Giddens photo by Ebru Yildiz

BAM’s Next Wave Festival Moves Forward

November 11, 2024 by B.L. Howard

Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Next Wave Festival gives both well-known visionaries and trailblazing rebels an opportunity to unleash their groundbreaking creativity to the world. In... read article

David Amram and Willie Nelson at Farm Aid Concert in NYC photo by Ebet Roberts

BROOKLYN FOLK FEST SET FOR NOV. 8-10

November 1, 2024 by David K. Moseder

The annual Brooklyn Folk Festival is set for Nov. 8-10 at St. Ann’s Church on Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights. Presented by the Jalopy Theater,... read article

Hats Cleaned Album Cover American Nomads Hats Cleaned Album Cover

Hats Off to “Hats Cleaned,” New Album from American Nomads

October 29, 2024 by David K. Moseder

Brooklyn roots-rock band American Nomads introduced their newest full-length release, Hats Cleaned, at a release party on Saturday, October 19. Held at The Firehouse, their... read article

Garland Jeffreys At Steve Van Zandt's 500th Underground Garage Event / © photo by B.L.Howard

Garland Jeffreys at Steve Van Zandt's 500th Underground Garage Event on October 20, 2011 © photo by B.L.Howard

“The King Of In Between” Documentary

October 8, 2024 by David K. Moseder

The “rockumentary” film ,Garland Jeffreys: The King of In Between , is currently on the festival circuit, including international screenings in Tokyo and London, with more... read article

Brooklyn Americana Festival 2024/ photo by Noémie Trusty

Arriving at the 2024 Brooklyn Americana Music Festival photo by Noémie Trusty / courtesy of BAMF

10th Americana Fest Rates a “10”

September 25, 2024 by David K. Moseder

The 10th Brooklyn Americana Music Festival (BAMF), which ran Sept. 12 through 16, scored a “10” with us at Brooklyn Roads and with the enthusiastic... read article

KooL & The Gang /photo by Roger Ho / courtesy of C3 Presents

Kool & The Gang On Stage at Sea.Hear.Now 2024 photo by Roger Ho / courtesy of C3 Presents

An Inside View Of Sea.Hear.Now 2024!

September 21, 2024 by Monica V. Fuchs

Sea .Hear. Now is an annual music art and ocean sustainability festival held in mid September on and around the beach and boardwalk in Asbury... read article

Bruce Springsteen On Stage at Sea.Hear.Now photo by Kyra Kverno

Some Sea.Hear.Now !

September 20, 2024 by Kyra Kverno

Editor’s Note: Contributing Photogapher Kyra Kverno shares some images and observations from the 2024 Sea.Hear.Now Festival in Asbury Park, NJ : This was the Festival’s... 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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