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Attendees gathering near the Voodoo letter installation on Saturday Oct. 29, 2016 at the Voodoo Music and Arts Experience (Voodoo Festival) at City Park in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Five lesser-known acts to check out at Voodoo 2017

By Kaylee Poche October 26, 2017

With headliners like Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters and The Killers, getting wrapped up in the big names of this year’s Voodoo Music + Arts Experience is easy. However, one of the beauties of...

Matt Schultz, lead singer of Cage The Elephant, interacts with the fans, and rides the crowd on Saturday Oct. 29, 2016 at the Voodoo Music and Arts Experience (Voodoo Festival) at City Park in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Voodoo 2017: Six must-see acts at this year’s festival

By Ysabella Ramirez October 25, 2017

FRIDAY Kendrick Lamar One of the most talked about and talented rappers in today’s music world, Kendrick Lamar is arguably the biggest headliner of this year's festival. Hailing from Compton, California,...

Scott Mescudi, better known by his stage name Kid Cudi, performs at Mardi Gras World in New Orleans on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017.

REVIEW: Kid Cudi performs enthralling, energetic set at Mardi Gras World

By Ysabella Ramirez October 19, 2017

Scott Mescudi, better known by his stage name Kid Cudi, brought an electrifying and inspiring performance to Mardi Gras World in New Orleans Tuesday night. The venue, called “The Ballroom,”...

Student rapper Brandon Harris grows local platform, audience

Student rapper Brandon Harris grows local platform, audience

By Myia Hambrick October 12, 2017

Brandon Harris knows how to feel a vibe and drop a beat. The University senior is double majoring in film and philosophy while curating a dream he’s had since he was in third grade. “I remember...

LSU Symphony Orchestra

LSU Symphony Orchestra to perform tonight in Union Theater

By Myia Hambrick October 10, 2017

Music performance sophomore Tyler Bourque often finds himself overwhelmed with appreciation during LSU Symphony Orchestra rehearsals and performances. The musicians’ countless hours of practice and...

Josh Henderson (_thesmoothcat) pumps up the crowd with his opening set during the KLSU College Radio Day celebration on Friday Nov. 4, 2016 at Barcadia on Highland Road just off of campus.

Music Preview: What to expect at College Radio Day

By Ysabella Ramirez October 5, 2017

The University’s student-run radio station, KLSU, will celebrate World College Radio Day on Friday at Barcadia Bar Restaurant Arcade on Highland Road. College Radio Day is an annual...

Hydra Plane plays music on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 in the KLSU room located in Hodges Hall.

Hydra Plane to release first full-length album Sunday showcasing band’s progression of sound

By Ysabella Ramirez October 3, 2017

Within a year, local band Hydra Plane went from small gigs and a handful of recordings to opening for popular bassist Thundercat this Sunday night. When The Daily Reveille previously sat down with lead...

Keith Fort (left) and Bruce Williams (right) of Seaux La stand outside of Highland Coffees on Sept. 12, 2017.

Curating duo Seaux La features local talent, blending of genres

By Ysabella Ramirez September 21, 2017

It’s no secret that Baton Rouge music is expanding in size, talent and genre, but a local duo of creative curators known as Seaux La are shining a new light on the scene. Co-founders Bruce Williams...