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J. Cole Wikimedia

J. Cole to perform sold out show at Varsity Theatre tonight

By JBriaan Johnson June 7, 2017

J. Cole’s “4 Your Eyez Only” World Tour stops in Baton Rouge during the first week of summer school, easing the pain of returning to the books for many students.When the rapper’s...

NEHI PROFILES

Interview with NE-HI

By Friday, May 5, 2017 May 7, 2017

Chicago-based alternative rock quartet NE-HI sat down to chat with Taxi before sound check at The Spanish Moon. The following transcript has been edited for clarity.Q: How's the tour going so far?Alex:...

University alumnus Jacob Matthews is the marketing director for the Bonnaroo Music + Arts Festival, which is held in Tennessee. 

University alumnus discusses career in music industry, Bonnaroo

By Ysabella Ramirez May 1, 2017

As graduation draws near, many students will find themselves wondering what’s next after their time here comes to a close. Even though your dream job may not fall into your lap right away, it’s...

Spectators watch as The New Orleans Suspects perform Sunday, April 24, 2016 during the third day of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Jazz Fest 2017: Must-see acts of weekend one

By Ysabella Ramirez April 28, 2017

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival kicks off this weekend — the perfect way to celebrate the end of the school year and the beginning of summer break. The Daily Reveille lists the top three...

Local garage rock band Loudness War will be releasing their third album, "The Miser," on April 21.

Loudness War brings garage rock to local music scene

By Ysabella Ramirez April 25, 2017

With the small yet burgeoning local music scene sweeping the city, Loudness War stands out from the rest with its garage rock sound. Finance junior Matthew Urquhart and mass communication junior Stevie...

Darcy Malone and the Tangle outside the Carver Theater. 

Darcy Malone and the Tangle bring their infectious sound to Baton Rouge

By Ysabella Ramirez April 21, 2017

Darcy Malone and the Tangle, a band that calls the Big Easy home, will be bringing its rhythmic, dynamic soul to Baton Rouge on Friday, April 21 at the Dyson House Listening Room. Darcy Malone was born...

The annual Third Street Songwriter's Festival will be held April 21-23.

Third Street Songwriter’s Festival features performances, panels, critiques

By Abbie Shull April 20, 2017

Downtown Baton Rouge will see the annual Third Street Songwriter’s Festival this weekend, April 21-23. The events will celebrate original music and local artists, some of whom have written for international...

The LSU Music and Dramatic Arts Building sits on campus on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015.

Professor of trombone speaks about her experience at the University

By Scott Griswold April 18, 2017

In fifth grade, when her parents asked if she wanted to do band or choir, Hana Beloglavec, current professor of trombone at the University, said band. When they asked if she wanted to play clarinet or...

The 16th annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival will be held June 8-11 in Manchester, Tennessee.

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival features comedy, amusement rides, a 5K and cinema

By Ysabella Ramirez April 12, 2017

As the end of the semester quickly approaches, many students are wondering what to do with their summer break. Between internships and summer classes, why not go to the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival? The...

The French Quarter Fest will be held April 6-9. This year's fest will feature the Lagniappe Brass Band, Irma Thomas, Treme Brass Band and Corey Ledet, among others.

French Quarter Fest features local musicians, film festival and lecture series

By Ysabella Ramirez April 7, 2017

Locals and tourists alike look forward to the French Quarter Festival, held in April each year. This free festival, held in the New Orleans French Quarter, falls this weekend and is not one to miss. “French...

Kesha and the Creepies perform at Student Government's annual Groovin' on the Grounds on March 30, 2017, in the PMAC.

Kesha’s Groovin’ performance honest, inspiring, nostalgic

By Ryan Thaxton March 31, 2017

Kesha and the Creepies performed Thursday night in the PMAC for Groovin’ on the Grounds, an annual concert hosted by Student Government. Baton Rouge native Benjy Davis opened the show.Upon walking...

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.

Local rapper _thesmoothcat brings velvety raps to Baton Rouge music scene

By Ysabella Ramirez March 30, 2017

Baton Rouge’s local music scene offers many bands for people to enjoy, but rappers are also an important element. Former University student Joshua Henderson, also known as _thesmoothcat, is definitely...