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The Lone Bellow’s “Half Moon Light” Lights Up Brooklyn

February 12, 2020 by Howard B. Leibowitz / David K. Moseder

The Lone Bellow celebrated the official release of their fourth album, Half Moon Light, by performing an acoustic set at Rough Trade NYC in Williamsburg,... read article

Eight Brooklyn Artists Who Lit Up Our Radar In 2019

December 21, 2019 by David K. Moseder

Brooklyn Roads interviewed a variety of multi-talented artists this year. They come from diverse backgrounds and play their own unique brand of music. All of them... read article

Lora-Faye Åshuvud / photo by Kyra Kverno

In The Moment at The Sultan Room photo by Kyra Kverno

Arthur Moon Shines at Bushwick’s Sultan Room

December 16, 2019 by David K. Moseder

On December 3, 2019, Brooklyn Roads visited Bushwick’s newest music venues, The Sultan Room, to catch one of the most intriguing artists our borough has... read article

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

Megan Palmer photo by Stacie Huckeba

Megan Palmer and the Healing Power of Music

November 14, 2019 by David K. Moseder

Megan Palmer, one of the standout performers at the 2019 Brooklyn Americana Music Festival, grew up with a musical grandfather who played jazz piano and... 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

Pauline Jean photo by Joey Rosado

Pauline Jean: Music From a Strongly Rooted Core

October 9, 2019 by David K. Moseder

Pauline Jean had been working as a paralegal in New York City for several years when she reached a verdict about herself: guilty of not... 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

Eddie Money On Stage at Aviator / photo © 2010 by B.L. Howard Productions

In Memoriam: Eddie Money

September 14, 2019 by David K. Moseder

Brooklyn-born Edward Joseph Mahoney, known to the music world as Eddie Money, died on September 13, 2019, at age 70, after a battle with esophageal... 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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