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A Brooklyn Sizzling Musical Summer

July 6, 2014 by B.L. Howard

It’s that time of the year again for the Borough of Churches to preach the holy gospel of summer in the only manner fit: the... read article

All music…All Brooklyn!

July 6, 2014 by Howard B. Leibowitz

With the winter a distant memory and before the dog days of August are upon us, Brooklyn Roads thought a quick look back at the burgeoning BK... read article

Brooklyn Voices – January 2014

January 6, 2014 by David K. Moseder

Ditmas Park-based rockers The National are curating a Grateful Dead tribute album to support the non-profit Red Hot Organization, an international organization dedicated to fighting AIDS through pop culture. Vampire... read article

Brooklyn Music Milestones – January 2014

January 6, 2014 by David K. Moseder

Jan. 15, 1994: Brooklyn and the world loses one of its finest songwriters and recording artists when American singer songwriter Harry Nilsson dies in his... read article

La Mecanica Popular: Psychedelic Salsa, Brooklyn Style

January 6, 2014 by Howard B. Leibowitz

When thinking of salsa music, Brooklyn may not be the first place that comes to mind. But Efrain Rozas wanted to help change that equation... read article

Nicole Atkins: Finding Inspiration On the Williamsburg Bridge

January 6, 2014 by David K. Moseder

Singer/songwriter Nicole Atkins draws on multiple genres and distills them to something wholly original. Her music has inspired comparisons to artists as diverse as Chrissie Hynde,... read article

Brooklyn Voices – April 2013

April 6, 2013 by David K. Moseder

The Lone Bellow describes its sound as “Brooklyn country music,” but its self-titled debut album also brings elements of acoustic rock, folk and gospel-tinged three-part... read article

Brooklyn Music Milestones – April 2013

April 6, 2013 by David K. Moseder

May 3, 1988: Funk-metal pioneers Living Colour release their debut album, Vivid, featuring lead vocals by Crown Heights native Corey Glover. May 3, 2009: Ditmas... read article

Okai Drums Up Spirited Rhythms and a Strong Sense of Community

April 6, 2013 by Azriel Wallace

Is Brooklyn in the house? Of course it is! Where else can you discover the best hidden talent? One of the borough’s artistic finds goes... read article

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Carolann Solebello: Americana With a Brooklyn Spin

April 6, 2013 by David K. Moseder

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Carolann Solebello, who has been performing solo for the last three years, is perhaps best known for her work with folk-Americana trio... read article

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Artists on our Radar

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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