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Sharon Jones and Lee Fields at Celebrate Brooklyn! photo by B.L.Howard

Daptone Marks a Musical Milestone

May 9, 2025 by David K. Moseder

Daptone Records, a pioneer of Brooklyn’s music renaissance since its launch in 2001, marked a major milestone earlier this month with the 20th anniversary release... read article

Jalopy Gala '25 Display / photo by David K. Moseder

Jalopy Embarks On Its 20th Year With A Grand Gala

April 25, 2025 by David K. Moseder

On Thursday, April 10, 2025, well over one hundred devotees and supporters of Brooklyn’s folk and Americana music scene gathered at St. Ann’s Church in... read article

The Brooklyn Music Kitchen photo by Giulia Arlia

Brooklyn Music Kitchen: Local and Global Music in an Intimate Setting

April 24, 2025 by Giulia Arlia

Brooklyn Music Kitchen is a premier venue located near the heart of the Brooklyn music scene. A newer venue, it opened in July 2021 soon... read article

Ciao Malz Performs On WFUV's NY Slice photo by Gus Philippas for WFUV

Ciao Malz: Music With a Storyteller’s Charm

March 30, 2025 by Michela Arlia

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... read article

Beach-Goers at Sea.Hear.Now Festival photo by Kyra Kverno

The Photo Pit-2023 and 2024 Sea.Hear.Now Festivals

March 26, 2025 by Kyra Kverno

The much anticipated line up has just been dropped for the 2025 Sea.Hear. Now Festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey, which includes Alabama Shakes, Blink... read article

JALOPY REMAINS BROOKLYN’S HQ FOR FOLK AND TRADITIONAL MUSIC

March 17, 2025 by David K. Moseder

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music is a multi-faceted arts space showcasing evolving folk and traditional music. It has been welcoming local artists as... read article

Still Woozy_2025 BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn

Still Woozy Love Seat Tour BRIC Arts Media Benefit Concert

BRIC Schedules Third Benefit Concert for Celebrate Brooklyn!

March 3, 2025 by David K. Moseder

There are still three-plus months before the official start of the long-running Celebrate Brooklyn! Music festival, but BRIC is already generating buzz for the summer... read article

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Eric Stern Leaning in Brooklyn photo by Hoyeon Choi / courtesy of the artist

Eric Stern: Brooklyn Born, Jazz Driven

February 8, 2025 by Michela Arlia

Brooklyn has long been home to innovative artists, and pianist-composer Eric Stern is no exception. Born and raised in the borough, Stern’s sound is a... read article

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BAM Launches Free Music Series

January 25, 2025 by David K. Moseder

Live music returned to the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) this January with the launch of the BAM Free Music series on select Thursday evenings... read article

Diana Ross Ross performing in 2022 photo by Raph _PH

Brooklyn Beats of 2025: What to Expect in the New Year

December 27, 2024 by Michela Arlia

Brooklyn’s iconic live music venues are gearing up for an exciting 2025, featuring legendary artists, rising stars, and immersive music experiences across genres. Kings Theatre... read article

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Ciao Malz: Music With a Storyteller’s Charm

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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