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Local Natives perform live at Tipitina’s in New Orleans

By Taylor Schoen October 2, 2013

Rising indie power group Local Natives took to the stage Wednesday night at Tipitina’s in New Orleans for the first time in years on its lengthy international tour. The Los Angeles-based group has...

Interview: Little Green Cars

Interview: Little Green Cars

By Mason Hood October 2, 2013

DJ Meatloaf interviews Adam from Little Green Cars before their show on Oct. 3 at Spanish Moon.

Interview: Ra Ra Riot

Interview: Ra Ra Riot

September 26, 2013

DJ Bambi interviews Matt from Ra Ra Riot before their show at Spanish Moon on September 22.

Lucy and the Gamblers' vocalist Lucy Foval points at the crowd Friday, Sept. 20, 2013 at Chelsea's Cafe.

Betting on the Band: Baton Rouge’s Lucy and the Gamblers rise to stardom

By Katie Daigrepont September 25, 2013

The greater the risk, the greater the reward. It was a gamble for seven musicians — all with full-time jobs — to join together to form a band, but from that came a melodious reward known as...

Andrew Callaway, one half of England in 1819, plays synthesizer at their practice space Monday, Sept. 16, 2013 as the band rehearses for their upcoming tour.

England in 1819: Latest album showcases band’s new sound

By Rebecca Docter September 23, 2013

“The underlying current has changed.” Dan Callaway succinctly summed up just how much local band England in 1819 has changed in the past few months. Composed of Dan and his brother Andrew,...

Matt Sigur, Zach Bourque, Lee Barbier and Johnathan Loubiere from The Widowers share their unique 90s alternative music with the Baton Rouge area.

On the Record With The Widowers

By Sydney Blanchard September 23, 2013

LEGACY had the opportunity to catch up with The Widowers after their Aug. 23 show at Chelsea’s Cafe. High on post-show adrenaline, we spoke with Matt Sigur who started the band in 2007, as well as...

For anyone interested in reading up on album art, Dean reccomends "Alex Steinweiss: The Inventor of the Modern Album Cover" by Kevin Reagan.

Paul Dean: DJ Misc.

By Shakeyra Taylor September 23, 2013

Graphic design associate professor Paul Dean lives for music — but outside of the classroom. “I call myself [DJ] Misc. because I like the variety of things,” Dean said. The North Carolina...

Darin Jones, saxophonist for intergalactic space funk band Captain Green, jams on stage Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at The Spanish Moon.

Going Green: Local funk band looks forward to regional tour

By Samantha Bares September 16, 2013

Except for practices and performances, local seven-piece funk band Captain Green is hard to get together in one room. The band roster has evolved since 2010; three of the members available for interview...

Arctic Monkeys

Extended Review: Arctic Monkeys shows progress with new record

By Rebecca Docter September 11, 2013

My relationship with Arctic Monkeys has always been a complicated one. I never knew which project to appreciate most, and with the varying number of them (The Last Shadow Puppets and Alex Turner’s...

Lorde

Opinion: Lorde poised to take over the world

By Samantha Bares September 11, 2013

“But everybody’s like Cristal, Maybach, diamonds on your timepiece/ Jet planes, islands, tigers on a gold leash/ We don’t care/ We aren’t caught up in your love affair” Coming...

Spotify

Opinion: Spotify, other music services can be beneficial

By Sarah Nickel September 11, 2013

While most college students would probably disagree, I miss the days of radio and burned CDs. Actually, I still live in them — I just wish everyone else did, too. Not to hate on my iPod  —...

Poetry class incorporates rap, hip-hop

By Rebecca Docter September 9, 2013

Imagine a class where students could discuss Jay Z’s arena tour and the origins of Kanye’s latest lyrics. At LSU, that class exists. It’s called Introduction to Poetry: Poetic Foundations...