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Q&A: GIVERS’ Taylor Guarisco talks upcoming BUKU show, album recording process

By Lauren Heffker- The Daily Reveille March 9, 2016

In anticipation of the Lafayette-native GIVERS' appearance at BUKU Music + Arts Project at Mardi Gras World in New Orleans, The Daily Reveille sat down with the band’s lead singer and guitarist,...

Courtesy of Karel Losada

Local promotion company Electro Rouge seeks to expand Baton Rouge’s EDM culture

By Dillon Lowe- The Daily Reveille March 9, 2016

Electro Rouge, a Baton Rouge EDM promotion company, is determined to expand the city’s already booming electronic dance music scene. Founded in 2013, Electro Rouge was created by Karel Losada, who...

BUKU 2016: Performance hits and misses

By Allie Cobb- The Daily Reveille March 9, 2016

BUKU Music + Art Project will liven up New Orleans again this weekend on March 11 and 12. The festival exudes party vibes and features hip-hop, rock and EDM on six different stages: Power Plant, Float...

Comfortable footwear, refillable water bottles and a portable phone charger are among the basic essential items needed to smoothly enjoy the BUKU Music + Art Project.

BUKU 2016: Your essentials to making the weekend run smoothly

By Dillon Lowe- The Daily Reveille March 9, 2016

With BUKU Music + Art Project fast approaching, it’s time to start preparing. It’s bound to be a great weekend, but even the most seasoned music festival veteran has a mishap every once in...

Courtesy of Vroom Vroom Recordings

REVIEW: Charli XCX ‘Vroom Vroom’ EP perfect lead-up to album

By Tommy Do- The Daily Reveille March 2, 2016

Rank: 4.5/5 A match made in music heaven, the SOPHIE-produced EP takes Charlotte Aitchison’s, better known as Charli XCX, signature dark bubblegum pop sound to the next level. The “Boom Clap”...

MadeGroceries work on promoting their new project "Free Samples" on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 in Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge hip hop collective Made Groceries to perform at The Station

By Dillon Lowe- The Daily Reveille March 2, 2016

Made Groceries, a Baton Rouge alternative hip-hop collective, is set to headline a concert event at The Station on March 5 which will showcase artists from its local record label, Small World International. Made...

Katy Perry arrives at Spotify Presents The Creators Party at Cicada on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Rich Fury/Invision/AP)

OPINION: JonBenét Ramsey, Katy Perry conspiracy is outlandish, absurd

By Allie Cobb March 2, 2016

Conspiracists have come up with many outlandish theories over the years, but the latest conspiracy takes the cake, as many people now believe the death of JonBenét Ramsey was all a ruse. Ignoring...

PLAYLIST: It’s time to celebrate the early 2000s with a playlist of classics

By Kayla Randall- The Daily Reveille February 29, 2016

The period of 2003-2008 was a great one for hip hop and R&B, particularly of the Southern variety. No matter who you were or where you were from, you were getting it to the Ying Yang Twins. It’s...

LSU philosophy sophomore Kaylee Dinot, or DJ Rae, will be performing on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Spanish Moon.

University student DJ Rae attempts to set herself apart from other Baton Rouge DJs

By Dillon Lowe- The Daily Reveille February 29, 2016

Producer, promoter and philosophy sophomore Kaylee Dinot, better known as DJ Rae, is putting her own spin on the traditional Southern disc jockey format. Dinot’s career began her freshman year at...

Prokofiev Symposium: Dr. Bazayev interview

Prokofiev Symposium: Dr. Bazayev interview

February 25, 2016

An interview conducted by Da Maestro with Dr. Bazayev, a professor of Music Theory at the LSU School of Music and the director of the international Prokofiev Symposium which is being held at the School...

Courtesy of Inessa Bazayev

LSU School of Music hosts international symposium highlighting composer’s work

By Dillon Lowe- The Daily Reveille February 24, 2016

The LSU School of Music is will host the Symposium on Prokofiev and the Russian Tradition, a three-day event focusing on the life and work of prolific Russian composer Sergey Prokofiev. The event is composed...

Underground Sounds Feb. 22, 2016

Underground Sounds Feb. 22, 2016

February 23, 2016

Every week I, Masta Beats, will be bringing you the best of Underground Hip-Hop and R&B that you couldn't just find anywhere else. This week I featured another local rapper from New Orelans' Westbank,...