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Leon Bridges performs at the 2016 Apollo Theater Spring Gala on Monday, June 13, 2016, in New York. Bridges will perform at the Essence Festival in New Orleans. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Essence Festival 2016 to feature artists, inspirational features

June 29, 2016

People are traveling from all over to attend the 2016 Essence Festival, a constantly growing event created in 1994. The 2016 Essence Festival in New Orleans kicks off today, and there’s plenty for...

REVIEW: Blushhh Music could break through with new take on '90s sound

REVIEW: Blushhh Music could break through with new take on ’90s sound

June 22, 2016

It’s been more than a decade since Destiny’s Child split, but former manager Mathew Knowles has a new group up his managerial sleeves. Knowles is introducing the music industry to a new music...

Influential blues musicians to be honored at Slim Harpo Music Awards

Influential blues musicians to be honored at Slim Harpo Music Awards

By Dillon Lowe June 22, 2016

Some of the most influential names in blues music will take the stage at Varsity Theatre on Thursday for the 2016 Slim Harpo Music Awards. The annual event honors three award recipients each year in the...

Summer '16: Six songs to beat the heat

Summer ’16: Six songs to beat the heat

By Josh Thornton June 15, 2016

With the summer heat now upon us, many students are heading to the beach, throwing parties by the pool or relaxing before school picks back up. Here’s a few songs that will be great for any summertime...

JaCouree Bunn utilizes his digital art degree to pursue rap career.

Baton Rouge rapper uses digital art degree for different passion

By Jourdan Riley June 8, 2016

Being a doctor or lawyer are promising career choices, but senior JaCouree Bunn knew he wanted to do something different once he graduated high school. Bunn was a growing young artist who loved to draw,...

Hank and Cupcakes - Interview

Hank and Cupcakes Interview

June 7, 2016

Hank and Cupcakes perform their first stop on their new tour at the Spanish Moon June 9th. They are a two piece band with a live performance that will blow your mind. Completely. Their new album Cheap...

Kevin Saurer of Hippie Sabotage dances on stage during his performance Friday, May 20, at Hangout Fest in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

REVIEW: Hangout Fest performers gave audiences something to remember

By Cynthea Corfah May 24, 2016

Rain delays, a blazing sun and missing artists didn’t stop Hangout Music Festival from producing an unforgettable experience for the 40,000 attendees. Unlike most music festivals, Hangout took place...

Student and To Speak of Wolves guitarist Aaron Kisling discusses upcoming performance

Student and To Speak of Wolves guitarist Aaron Kisling discusses upcoming performance

By Dillon Lowe May 23, 2016

For the first time since 2011, North Carolina native metal collective To Speak of Wolves will be taking their talents to Baton Rouge. The band was founded in 2007 by Phil Chamberlain, brother of Spencer...

Members from left to right: Michael Blount - Guitar Ashley Monaghan - Vocals Raudol Palacios - Cello Eric Brown - Percussion

Ship of Fools: EP Release Party, Interview and Live Session

May 20, 2016

Attention Baton Rouge! The all-star local group that is Ship of Fools will be giving Baton Rouge the best local music show of the summer this Saturday, May 21st, at Spanish Moon. Ship of Fools, who have...

Chance the Rapper

REVIEW: Chance the Rapper’s “Coloring Book” lives up to its name

By Cynthea Corfah May 16, 2016

Rank: 5 out of 5 Chance The Rapper released his much anticipated third mixtape, “Coloring Book” Thursday. It was similar to the musical genius heard in Kanye West’s “The Life of...

Sorry Ghost

Local punk rock group Sorry Ghost to perform at The Spanish Moon

By Dillon Lowe May 13, 2016

Every bit as passionate as they are noisy, Baton Rouge-based punk rock collective Sorry Ghost stays true to its 90s-era pop-punk influences, right down to the eccentric, and often unpredictable, live performances. Assembled...

Rapper Drake watches the action between the Indiana Pacers and the Toronto Raptors during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA first-round playoff basketball series, Tuesday, April 26, 2016 in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

REVIEW: Drake delivers an enjoyable album, but doesn’t live up to the hype with “VIEWS”

By Josh Thornton May 7, 2016

Rank: 3/5 After years of buildup, Toronto rapper Drake, finally released his much anticipated album “VIEWS”. His fourth studio album follows up his release of two No. 1 albums, Grammy nominations...