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Adrian Daniel photo by Sean Williams /courtesy of the artist

Adrian Daniel Shares His Inner “Night Wolf”

December 5, 2020 by Michela Arlia

Singer, songwriter and producer Adrian Daniel, who grew up in East Flatbush and Brownsville, continues to make a name for himself with his new album,... read article

Fisty Gathering photo by Blair Hopkins

Fisty Adds Bluesy Punch to Brooklyn’s Rock Scene

November 17, 2020 by Michela Arlia

Chantal, Rebecca, Heidi, and Lola are the front women for the band Fisty, formed in Brooklyn in 2008. Guitarist Heidi calls their sound “alternative, feminist,... read article

Bette Smith photo by Shervin Lainez / courtesy of Devious Planet Media

Bette Smith: Joy, Anguish, Outrage — and a Lot of Soul

October 20, 2020 by Rachel Armstrong

Bette Smith is a rock-and-soul singer/songwriter whose latest album, The Good, The Bad and The Bette, was released in September to rave reviews. She tells... read article

JLH press pic- photo by Rob Carter-courtesy of Devious Planet

Jane Lee Hooker -Garage Rockers Or....? photo by Rob Carter / courtesy of Devious Planet Media

Jane Lee Hooker: Bluesy, Rocking, Soulful Storytelling

October 5, 2020 by Michela Arlia

Established in 2013, Jane Lee Hooker is a rock and roll band fused with blues and what they describe as “vintage swagger.” The group’s front... read article

Joan Osborne’s “Trouble and Strife” Reflects 2020 Life

September 23, 2020 by David K. Moseder

Trouble and Strife is Joan Osborne’s 11th studio album and her first release of original material in six years. Always a skillful songwriter, her deep... read article

The Photo Pit -“Behind The Scenes”!

September 12, 2020 by Jeff Fasano

Photographer Jeff Fasano Shares Insights and Rare Images from his Behind The Scenes portfolio. Viewable on his website at http://www.jefffasano.com/behind-the-scenes. I learned the craft of photography... read article

Akie Bermiss Hitting The Notes photo by Grayson Dantzic / courtesy of the artist

A Dive Into the Soul of Akie Bermiss

September 8, 2020 by David K. Moseder

“While my parents had a pretty diverse record collection, which included classical music, ’60s rock and musicals … they were primarily about jazz and soul,”... read article

Gangstagrass photo by Melodie Yvonne

Brooklyn Americana Music Festival Goes Virtual

September 3, 2020 by David K. Moseder

The Brooklyn Americana Music Festival (BKAMF) is alive and well! This year’s edition, however, takes to the digital stage with performances by 60 artists in... read article

Sari Schorr: “Live in Europe” and Loving in Brooklyn

August 18, 2020 by David K. Moseder

Growing up in Queens, Sari Schorr was “exposed to jazz and soul from the time I was born,” she tells Brooklyn Roads. Her parents’ love... read article

“The New Electronic Guitarist” Explores Modern Guitar Methods

July 21, 2020 by Howard B. Leibowitz

The New Electronic Guitarist is a journey through the world of modern guitar technology that promises to be of interest not only to professional musicians,... read article

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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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