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The Strokes' "Comedown Machine" marks the band's rebirth

The Strokes’ “Comedown Machine” marks the band’s rebirth

By Daniel Catalanello March 27, 2013

The fab five have done it again — and just when most thought they were down for the count. On “Comedown Machine”, The Strokes effortlessly breathe new life into their sound and pull off...

The Strokes' "Comedown Machine" disappoints in many ways

The Strokes’ “Comedown Machine” disappoints in many ways

By Rebecca Docter March 27, 2013

I wasn’t always a huge fan of The Strokes. I’m not the type of listener who is easily won over — artists have to earn a spot on my playlists, and The Strokes just didn’t merit one...

Mumford & Sons announce New Orleans tour date

By Taylor Schoen March 25, 2013

Local fans of Mumford & Sons can sigh no more — the indie folk band is coming to New Orleans this June. The band announced plans for a summer tour on Monday, according to a news release. The...

The band Trailer Hounds play together Sunday, March 24, 2013 during a band practice at a friend's apartment on E. State Street.

Baton Rouge band Trailer Hounds puts focus on live shows

By Rebecca Docter March 25, 2013

Trailer Hounds is a band that lives for live performances. Though the Baton Rouge funk quartet began only five months ago, Trailer Hounds members Corey Desselle, Robert Holden, Joseph Lyle and Chris...

Hip-hop, spoken word converge at The Library

By Samantha Bares March 25, 2013

“Rhyme & Reason: A Hip-Hop and Spoken Word Showcase” will bring together two distinctive poetry communities Wednesday night at The Library at Northgate. Co-host Joseph Coleman, a Baton...

Wilco - HangOut Music Festival - May 18, 2012 - Gulf Shores AL

Summer offers wide variety of music festivals

By Stormy Good March 20, 2013

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Annual Festival Dates: April 12-14 and April 19-21 Price: Sold out on official website Location: Indio, Calif. Notable Acts: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Yeah Yeah Yeahs,...

This CD cover image released by RCA Records shows "The 20/20 Experience," by Justin Timberlake. (AP Photo/RCA Records)

Extended Review: Justin Timberlake: “The 20/20 Experience”

By Kaci Yoder March 20, 2013

He’s back. Few people have ever built expectations higher than Justin Timberlake in the six-year aftermath of “FutureSex/LoveSounds.” It seems suitable — pun intended —...

This CD cover image released by RCA shows Dave Grohl's "Sound City: Real To Reel." (AP Photo/RCA)

Review: ‘Sound City: Real to Reel’ packs impressive lineup

By Rob Kitchen March 13, 2013

When Dave Grohl released his documentary “Sound City,” there was no surprise that a soundtrack would soon follow. This week, “Sound City: Real to Reel” releases with a massive...

Less Than Jake plays Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at The Varsity Theatre as part of the Gas Food Lodging Festival in Baton Rouge.

Less Than Jake makes premiere in Baton Rouge

By Taylor Schoen March 13, 2013

Ska titan Less Than Jake, with its signature style of energetic rock, made its Baton Rouge debut Wednesday evening. The performance kicked off the Varsity Theatre’s segment of Gas, Food and Lodging...

Gary Mullen will impersonate Queen’s Freddie Mercury on Sunday in the LSU Union Theater during The Works’ performance of One Night of Queen.

Gary Mullen Channels Freddie Mercury in Performance This Sunday

By Rob Kitchen March 13, 2013

The Union Theater will fill with the majestic sound of Freddie Mercury and the music of Queen this Sunday. But instead of the leather-clad Mercury and his former bandmates, Gary Mullen and the Works will...

Christopher O’Riley will give a farewell performance at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the LSU School of Music. O’Riley has spent his last three years working with University students.

NPR’s Christopher O’Riley Says Farewell to LSU

By Daniel Catalanello March 13, 2013

Famed pianist Christopher O’Riley, best known as the host of NPR’s “From the Top” and for his love of Radiohead, has worked closely with many students in the University’s...

Secret Annexe, a local indie rock band, plays an original song on Monday, March 4, 2013 in the enchanted forest near the Greek Ampitheater.

Baton Rouge band ‘Secret Annexe’ alters sound, lineup

By Rebecca Docter March 11, 2013

The Baton Rouge-based band Secret Annexe brings a new meaning to the term “lineup change.” The band, currently made up of Rob Mulhearn, Shelby Rushing, Kevin Carbo, Phil Gallagher, Kyle Bailey...