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That YEAH

That YEAH

December 1, 2015

Lookin' for that YEAH? Check out Made Groceries' new track "That Yeah ft. Ambre Perkins." If you're down with smooth beats and great, introspective lyrics, click this dope track to pre-order it now....

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PLAYLIST: Holiday songs for finals week, winter break

By Joshua Bartholomew - The Daily Reveille November 30, 2015

While finals are winding up and spirits are winding down, it’s necessary to have a reminder of the cheerful, wintery days that await every student after finals week. This playlist of feel good holiday...

Andre "Andre 3000" Benjamin of OutKast performs on the main stage at VooDoo Festival in New Orleans Friday, October 31, 2014.

OPINION: Nineties bands saving rock in today’s music industry

By Joshua Bartholomew - The Daily Reveille November 30, 2015

The rebranding and revival of ’90s rock is at its largest apex lately, with several minor and major groups re-forming to cash in on their viability as innovators and originators. Bands and artists...

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OPINION: Mariah Carey conjures up Christmas magic

By John Gavin Harp - The Daily Reveille November 23, 2015

Throughout Mariah Carey’s 25-year-long career, the self-proclaimed Elusive Chanteuse has seen 18 singles hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Yet none of these hits reach the same level as her iconic...

Cowboy Mouth

Cowboy Mouth to perform at Varsity Theatre tonight

By Joshua Batholomew - The Daily Reveille November 20, 2015

Tonight, New Orlean’s Cowboy Mouth will hit the Varsity Theatre stage with its spirited rock sound. Cowboy Mouth lead vocalist Fred LeBlanc said the band’s set will consist of a rotation between...

New instrument repair and store, Baton Rouge Music Exchange, opened it's door to the public a few weeks ago at 4262 Perkins Road.

Local consignment shop offers instruments, jam space to musicians

By Joshua Bartholomew - The Daily Reveille November 16, 2015

Filling the void between mom and pop music stores and corporate franchises, Baton Rouge Music Exchange offers a consignment-based shop catering to musicians from all frequencies and skill levels. Located...

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Q&A: Babes discusses how the music industry is saturated with love songs

By Kimberly Gagnet - The Daily Reveille November 9, 2015

The Daily Reveille caught up with Aaron Billy Leigh from the Los Angeles band Babes before its show at Siberia in New Orleans on Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. The Daily Reveille: So how did you guys get started? Aaron...

Taylor Swift

OPINION: Swift and Lamar top picks for Grammys Album of the Year

By John Gavin Harp - The Daily Reveille November 9, 2015

It’s that time of the year, folks — and I’m not talking about Christmas. The cold weather is a herald indicating awards season is nearly upon us. The nominations for the 58th Grammy Awards...

Young Rival's John Smith plays bass during their show on Nov. 11, 2015, at the Spanish Moon.

REVIEW: Young Rivals and Born Ruffians electrify Spanish Moon

By Joshua Batholomew - The Daily Reveille November 9, 2015

As I walked into The Spanish Moon on Saturday night, the chemistry and amplitude of the Young Rivals’ musical sound struck me like a whiff of fresh air. While certainly carrying a familiar indie-rock...

Garrett Corripo, Justin Mcdowell, and Josh Bourgeois make up Joystick's brass section during the Battle of the Bands on Nov. 5, 2015, at Barcadia.

Barcadia Baton Rouge and LSU’s Dance Marathon host charity Battle of the Bands

By Joshua Bartholomew - The Daily Reveille November 6, 2015

LSU students had easy access to rock music and a charity event when Barcadia Baton Rouge opened its doors last night. On Oct. 5, Barcadia hosted a Battle of the Bands in conjunction with Our Lady of the...

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Q&A: Slightly Stoopid talks cancelled Voodoo set, new album

By Sarah LeBoeuf - The Daily Reveille November 4, 2015

A little rain won’t hold back reggae rock band Slightly Stoopid. After its set was cancelled at Voodoo Music and Arts Experience, some members of the band stuck around New Orleans to play with a...

Courtesy of Atlantic Records, Ashley Ryan 

Male A Cappella group ‘Straight No Chaser’ to perform at the Baton Rouge River Center

By Kimberly Gagnet - The Daily Reveille November 4, 2015

More than a dozen years ago at Indiana University, an all male A Cappella group was born. The goup, Straight No Chaser, reassembled and re-emerged with a new sound. Seven years ago, one of the members...