Rebecca Docter: What’s the story behind the name “The Breton Sound?”
Brian Pretus (Bass/Vocals): It was a rejected name from a band that I was in about six or seven years ago. It lost...
Rebecca Docter: Why is the band called “Royal Teeth”?
Nora Patterson (vocals): They had that name before I joined the band. It’s just a play on words—they had one name with “Royal”...
The Voodoo Music and Arts Experience may have ended Sunday, but that doesn’t mean the party has to stop. The Bright Light Social Hour returns to Baton Rouge tonight at the Varsity Theatre to bring...
For many people, Voodoo lineups for the past few years have not been up to par, and this year’s might have seemed to follow the same pattern at first glance. However, if festivalgoers give the lineup...
My first set at Voodoo today was The Weeks—I’ve been into the band on and off for years and have always missed out on seeing the it live, so I was happy to finally get the chance. I’m...
The Friday Voodoo line-ups are usually pretty slow, so I came into City Park expecting to have a lot of downtime (which ended up being a good thing because for some reason Voodoo never deems it necessary...
Despite being relatively new to the scene, Manhattan indie pop outfit Cults has made astonishing headway since its inception in 2010.
Composed of Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivion, the band released its...
Shows You Can't Miss
Friday
1. Desaparecidos 6:45 p.m., Carnival Stage
If you were around for the early 2000s wave of depressing emo singer-songwriters, chances are you’ve heard of Bright Eyes. Desaparecidos...
When Matt & Kim’s indie pop stylings exploded a few years ago, many pegged the duo to cash out after a few hits. But the couple’s DIY style paired with a hefty dose of charisma has proved...
The 15th annual Voodoo Music + Arts Experience will be held this weekend in New Orleans with some of the biggest names in music performing in City Park. With electronic dance music gaining popularity in...
