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Review: Miguel - 'Wildheart'

Review: Miguel – ‘Wildheart’

By Zoe Geauthreaux June 22, 2015

Alternative R&B artist Miguel lays out soulful vocals over a combination of melodic guitar riffs and tasteful synth sounds in his atmospheric third LP, “Wildheart.” The album, which is...

Album art for Dripping Retinas.

Interview: Rollercoasterwater

June 18, 2015

I was able to have a chat with Chuck of Rollercoasterwater this Wednesday about his whole operation. He and Robin are an experimental electronic psychedelic group based in Los Angeles. We spoke of his...

Festival goers dance at stage Le Plur at VooDoo Music Experience Friday, October 31, 2014 in New Orleans.

Voodoo Fest lineup announced

By Staff Reports June 18, 2015

The Voodoo Music + Arts Experience 2015 lineup was announced today. The festival, set to take place Oct. 30-Nov. 1, includes headliners such as Florence + The Machine, Chance the Rapper, Ozzy Osbourne...

LSU senior outfielder Jared Foster (17) catches the ball during the Tigers' forth practice at the NCAA College World Series on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 in Creighton University Sports Complex.

Opinion: Faces of Jack Wholestaff just need to do their job against TCU

By James Bewers June 17, 2015

OMAHA – Arya Stark could learn a thing or two from LSU baseball’s Jack Wholestaff.If the “Game of Thrones” protagonist’s goal is to become a faceless man, even the Many-Faced...

Neon Trees

Neon Trees to perform at Blue Bayou/Dixie Landin’

By Riley Katz June 17, 2015

Neon Trees’ third studio album “Pop Psychology” was almost never made.Lead singer Tyler Glenn had many ill feelings about himself and music after a tour with The Offspring. At the end...

THE 48TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS - "The 48th Annual CMA Awards" airs live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Image Group LA) MEGHAN LINSEY

Louisiana-born star defies odds, continues career

By Justin DiCharia June 17, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is the first part of a two-part series. Meghan Linsey jokingly claims she came out of the womb singing. Raised in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, Linsey’s voice is as unique and...

Of Monsters and Men’s latest album Beneath the Skin is solid from top to bottom

Of Monsters and Men’s latest album Beneath the Skin is solid from top to bottom

By Jack Woods June 15, 2015

Most albums have that “one song,” or they have a few tracks that really resonate with listeners, but special albums possess a last track that’s just as good as the first. This is the...

REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men - 'Beneath the Skin'

REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men – ‘Beneath the Skin’

By Jack Woods June 15, 2015

Score: 4/5 Most albums have that “one song,” or they have a few tracks that really resonate with listeners, but special albums possess a last track that’s just as good as the first. This...

University alumnus David Brooks will perform with his band, The David Motel, on Friday May 1st, 2015 at Chealsea’s Cafe.

Graduate musician reunites with old band while promoting new album

By Michael Tarver April 29, 2015

The reality of a musician’s life is that of struggle, hard work, disappointment and often only more struggle as a reward. For University alumnus David Brooks, this life is not an option, but rather...

Yellowcard will be performing at the Varsity Theatre Wednesday night. 

Yellowcard talks upcoming performance at Varsity Theatre

By Greta Jines April 28, 2015

Pop-punk band Yellowcard is currently in the middle of its latest tour and is making a stop at Baton Rouge’s Varsity Theatre. The band released its most recent album “Lift a Sail” in...

Netflix is an example of the video streaming services currently offered. 

Head to Head: Video streaming services ruin enjoyment of television

By Michael Tarver April 27, 2015

The nature of television is changing.  People are no longer required to spend their week in a constant state of agony wondering what will happen to their favorite TV show character.  Millions...

Nigerian group Lágbájá perform Friday, Apr. 24, 2015 at Congo Square for the first day of New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

First weekend of Jazz Fest 2015 successful despite weather

By Ashlyn Rollins April 26, 2015

NEW ORLEANS — The 2015 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival may have had some setbacks, but it still lived up to its tradition as an experience full of food, music, inclement weather and an overall...