In today's era of modern experimental rap, Noname covers important topics poetically and energetically. With insightful lyrics, Noname's music provokes conversation on black feminism, opportunity and the...
Burke Joslin, Associate Arcade Editor
• November 17, 2017
On Monday, Nov. 6, indie-pop-rock band Saint Motel took an ecstatic audience back to the '90s. In a performance bursting with youthful optimism and feel-good vibes, the Los Angeles four-piece brought charisma...
Jane Prior, Contributing Reporter
• November 17, 2017
Republic New Orleans is a venue already well-lit with haunted chandeliers and Edison-style bulbs, but punk bands Cloud Nothings and Japandroids did the most to light the place last Friday.
Though the...
Only the first of three waves of BUKU Music + Art Project artists has been released so far, but at this point, music fans know many big names will be taking the stage this coming March. Two headliners,...
Emily Meyer, Senior Staff Reporter
• November 16, 2017
White lights flashed, crowds shouted, smoke billowed and then — darkness. Finally, alt-J moved onto the stage and opened with the smooth instrumentals of "3WW."
The British trio performed Monday...
This year's Voodoo Music + Arts Experience demonstrated what happens when a series of music acts from all over convene en masse in the culture hub of New Orleans: beautiful melodies and happy people. With...
The Black Angels trekked from Austin to perform a solid set to an underwhelming crowd at Voodoo. It’s hard to expect much else, as the band was scheduled right before Saturday’s headliners.
Projected...
With floating clouds above his head, filling an otherwise plain backdrop, Sam Beam plays his guitar and sings his songs. His melodies are sweet, and his voice is full. The Joy Theater floats.
Beam,...
Thousands gathered in the Ninth Ward on Nov. 1 to celebrate the life of jazz legend Fats Domino, who died of natural causes on Oct. 26.
A large crowd of fans and friends took part in a second line that...
The four members of Chicano Batman filled the Altar stage with psychedelic soul-infused rhythms on the first day of Voodoo Music + Arts Experience. Their set heralded the beginning of a mellow weekend...
Burke Joslin, Associate Arcade Editor
• November 8, 2017
Bringing the trademark combination of glitz, glamour and over-the-top showmanship for which they are known and loved, The Killers closed Voodoo 2017 with a boisterously energetic yet expertly polished...
Burke Joslin, Associate Arcade Editor
• November 8, 2017
Last Sunday, Voodoo 2017 tasted an exquisite bite of Pacific Northwest culture. Indie folk rock band The Head and The Heart traveled cross-country to deliver a set saturated with foot-tapping enthusiasm,...
