Articles

Dana Fuchs – BKRoads.net Interview

January 5, 2016 by The Brooklyn Roads Team

Brooklyn Roads in conversation with Dana Fuchs

Sweet Soubrette -photo by Luis Ruiz-Larufoto

Brooklyn Music Makers & Shakers: A Look Back & A Glance Forward

January 1, 2016 by Mandy Pichler

In “Artists On Our Radar”, Brooklyn Roads profiles performing artists who hail from or are deeply connected to Brooklyn. With 2016 just beginning, we thought... read article

Charles Bradley , The Lone Bellow and The Lighthouse & The Whaler Light Up The Brooklyn Bowl

January 1, 2016 by Whitney Forbes

In celebration of the launch of Paste Cloud, a new video and audio sharing platform entry, Paste founder Josh Jackson hosted a free night of... read article

BJU-Prospect Range _photo courtesy of Brooklyn Jazz Underground _11-17-15_01-01-16 version

Brooklyn Jazz Underground Redefines Contemporary Jazz Sound at Prospect Range

January 1, 2016 by Dominique M. Carson

Brooklyn Jazz Underground is back at it again! The team launched their monthly musical series to highlight one of America’s original art forms: jazz. Their... read article

Richie Havens-2008-photo by Howard B. Leibow

Back In The Day: Brooklyn Music Milestones – January,2016

January 1, 2016 by David K. Moseder

Jan. 8, 1989: 42nd Street, featuring music by legendary Brooklyn composer Harry Warren (b. Salvatore Guaragna) and lyrics by Manhattanite Al Dubin, closes after a... read article

Light Of Day Winterfest- NYC 2016!

December 30, 2015 by The Brooklyn Roads Team

With a goal of topping last year’s record-breaking half million dollars raised in its’ ongoing battle against Parkinson’s Disease, the Light of Day Foundation’s Winterfest... read article

Winter Holiday Time In Brooklyn – A Musical Feast!

December 7, 2015 by The Brooklyn Roads Team

With the winter holidays upon us, Brooklyn Roads invites you to join in the musical festivities and celebrate the season, as we take a quick... read article

Brooklyn Voices – December 2015

December 4, 2015 by David K. Moseder

When we ran into former Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz during a promotional event at the Brooklyn Marriott last month, he expressed confidence that the... read article

Back in the Day : Brooklyn Music Milestones-December, 2015

December 3, 2015 by David K. Moseder

Dec. 8, 1999: Jay Z is named Top Rap Artist at the 10th annual Billboard Music Awards Two years later Fiesta, his collaboration with R... read article

Brooklyn Music In Film- Last Exit To Brooklyn

December 1, 2015 by Adina Bernstein

In 1964, Hubert Selby, Jr. published his classic novel, Last Exit To Brooklyn. Set in the 1950’s, it portrays a Brooklyn that is far from... read article

« Previous 1 … 32 33 34 35 36 … 44 Next »

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.

... read article