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Dana Athens- photo by Mary Zadroga (from Facebook page -04.19.23)

Music in Her Bones: Dana “Danger” Athens Weathers the Storms

April 21, 2023 by Michela Arlia

Dana “Danger” Athens, who you may know best as front woman for rock and roll band Jane Lee Hooker, is now on a side journey of... read article

Camp Bedford photo by Yekaterina Gyadu

Camp Bedford’s “So Often & So Sweet” Is So Promising

April 17, 2023 by David K. Moseder

Brooklyn-based trio Camp Bedford — Roxanne Quilty and Mariela Flor Olivo, on guitars and lead vocals and Tallen Gabriel on cello – have released their... read article

Bruce Springsteen at Barclays Center In 2016 Photo by Debra L. Rothenberg

Brooklyn’s Live Music Scene Is Blossoming

April 2, 2023 by The Brooklyn Roads Team

Now that spring is upon us and the pandemic is behind us, Brooklyn’s music venues are rushing to make up for lost time. The most... read article

Aiofe O'Donovan Plays Nebraska-album cover

Aoife O'Donovan Plays Nebraska Album Art

Aoife O’Donovan’s “Nebraska” — A Fresh Take on a Classic Album

March 23, 2023 by David K. Moseder

Aoife O’Donovan Plays Nebraska was initially a live-stream event recorded at her Brooklyn home on May 9, 2020, and released digitally in 2021. Now it’s... read article

IVA’S “NOBODY’S WOMAN” SHOULD APPEAL TO EVERYBODY

March 17, 2023 by David K. Moseder

When Brooklyn Roads interviewed singer-songwriter IVA in November of 2022, she told us that she aims to create “thought provoking” music that “gives people mega... read article

Celebrating Women’s History Month Through BK’s Female Music Scene

March 7, 2023 by Michela Arlia

As the month of March — Women’s History Month — gets underway, Brooklyn Roads celebrates some of the many ever-so-talented women who have graced the... read article

On His Drums- photo by Andrew James -courtesy of the artist

Beyond Jazz: Ronnie Burrage’s Brooklyn Odyssey

March 7, 2023 by David K. Moseder

“I started making music since coming out my mother’s womb,” venerable jazz musician Ronnie Burrage tells Brooklyn Roads. He adds that he grew up in... read article

Ivan Julian # 2/ photo by Sam Chen/ courtesy of Howlin' Wuelf Media

Ivan Julian photo by Sam Chen

Ivan Julian’s “Swing Your Lanterns” Has Edge and Excitement

February 23, 2023 by Michela Arlia

Ivan Julian is a guitarist, bassist, and founding member of Richard Hell and the Voidoids , who brings layers from his world travels into the... read article

Dawn Drake photo by Jurien Huggins

Dawn Drake -Her Signature Style

February 14, 2023 by Michela Arlia

Dawn Drake, Brooklynite and frontwoman of the band Dawn Drake & ZapOte, highlights the best parts of her fused musical upbringing, and how it has... read article

“Drive My Car” Re-Release Makes You Want to Cruise

February 5, 2023 by Michela Arlia

After over 40 years, Left for Dead Reords has re-released Brooklyn-based teen-punk band NastyFacts 1980 hit EP, Drive My Car. While they had more than... read article

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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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