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Mikhal photo by Pamela Hersch /courtesy of Mikhal

Mikhal : No Small Songs From This Daughter of the Sea

February 9, 2018 by Ray Fontaine

Growing up, Mikhal was surrounded by a diverse array of music, pushing and pulling her style in different directions, shaping the way she writes and... read article

Giant Flying Turtles / Ray Fontaine photo

Giant Flying Turtles photo by Ray Fontaine

Giant Flying Turtles – An Epic Musical Carpet Ride

February 6, 2018 by Ray Fontaine

Giant Flying Turtles played a one hour set to a full house at Arlene’s Grocery in the Lower East Side on January 27, 2018. The... read article

Jason Isbell at Celebrate Brooklyn! photo by Al Pereira

February: A Short Month That’s Long on the Music We Love

January 24, 2018 by David K. Moseder

For lovers of great music, every day in February is Valentine’s Day in Brooklyn. The year’s shortest month is long on great sounds from local... read article

Little Steven at The Brooklyn Bowl -photo by HBL

Steven Van Zandt Wails at the Holiday Bowl A Go Go! photo © B.L.Howard Productions

Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul — Holiday Bowl A Go-Go!

January 6, 2018 by B.L. Howard

Steven Van Zandt and his Disciples of Soul staged the First Annual Holiday Bowl A Go-Go! at the Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg to a packed... read article

Sylvan Esso at Celebrate Brooklyn! photo by Ray Fontaine

Reflections on BK’s Music Scene-A Year to Be Celebrated and Another One Coming Up !

December 7, 2017 by The Brooklyn Roads Team

2017 was laden with musical riches, as the Brooklyn talent incubator was hard at work once again. Whether it was in the schools, colleges, clubs,... read article

Evanescence-The Synthesis Album

December 5, 2017 by Adina Bernstein

When a successful band releases a new album, they have a chance to re-introduce themselves to their long-time fans and introduce themselves to new fans.... read article

Omega Sirius Moon photo by Alba Navarro Hierro

Artists Who Lit Up Our Radar Screen in 2017

December 4, 2017 by David K. Moseder

Over the course of the past 12 months, Brooklyn Roads interviewed a diverse group of Brooklyn-based artists, some fairly new on the scene and others... read article

Nicole Atkins photo by Jeff Fasano

Nicole Atkins Says “Goodnight Rhonda Lee”…

November 20, 2017 by David K. Moseder

There has always been an element of soul in Nicole Atkins’ voice. On her new album, Goodnight Rhonda Lee, she wears it on her sleeve.... read article

Amy Lee and Evanescence at Kings Theatre photo by Kyra Kverno

Evanescence Synthesizes Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre

November 14, 2017 by B.L. Howard

It’s hard to imagine a more perfect setting for Evanescence to augment their return from a three year hiatus than the stately Gothic architecture of... read article

Benjamin Cartel photo by Liz Tormes / courtesy of Devious Planet

Benjamin Cartel Incorporates Diverse Influences in His Music

November 14, 2017 by David K. Moseder

As a child, Benjamin Cartel watched his aunts and uncles “singing and playing joyfully” at family gatherings, which “had profound influence on me. I thought... 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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