St. Vincent's Masseduction: An Album Review
KSLU DJ Dara Calmes dives into 2017's Masseduction by St. Vincent, exploring the album's conception, themes, and how the artist found strength in vulnerability.
View ArticleIt's Alive: Superorganism
An album review of Superorganism's latest release by KSLU Student Music Director Dara Calmes. Calmes explores the album's themes of technology and the effects of social media on modern relationships.
View ArticleBark Your Head Off, Dog: An Album Review
2018 has been a whirlwind of a year so far… and it is only the beginning of summer. Despite everything currently happening in your life, Hop Along released their new Album Bark Your Head Off, Dog in...
View ArticleLeon Bridges' "Good Thing: An Album Review
"Compelling lyrics with a voice that turns heads"...Read why KSLU DJ Connor Ferrill believes the latest album from Leon Bridges will make this soul turned R&B artist a household name.
View Article"God's Favorite Customer": Album Review
Explore adventures of religious guilt, mental health, drugs, and love in the latest album from Father John Misty, "God's Favorite Customer."
View ArticleThe Future is Multilingual: An Interview with Kuwaisiana
Kuiwaisiana, a 7-piece band based in New Orleans, has recently released their debut album, 'Chapter 1,' celebrating both the familiar sounds of New Orleans and the unfamiliar rhythms of the Middle...
View ArticleJess Kerber – The Siren of the Southeast
Her voice is haunting, otherworldly. Jess Kerber entrances her listeners like a siren song on the edge of the ocean breeze, with her magical vocals and ethereal writing. In a world so big, she has made...
View Article"Can't Wake Up": An Album Review
Shakey Graves, one of the best blues-rock musicians on the block, departs from the genre on his new record “Can’t Wake Up,” and the only pretext for his musical shift was a tweet - “Next album. New...
View ArticleHozier’s 'Nina Cried Power": Album Review
The Irish borderline bluesman Hozier has come out of hiding after four musically barren years with a new EP. ‘Nina Cried Power’ is the four-song precursor to his new album set to drop in 2019. Fans and...
View ArticleHatcher Named SLU PD 2018 Officer of the Year
KSLU’s Connor Ferrill recently interviewed the Southeastern Louisiana University Police Department’s Officer of the Year, Jourdan Hatcher. Check out what Hatcher had to say about the honor.
View ArticleRemind Me Tomorrow: An Album Review
Remind Me Tomorrow, Sharon Van Etten’s fifth studio album, is nothing short of brilliant, creating a space for her, and all of us, to heal. Dive in to Van Etten's latest album on the one month...
View ArticleWonder Kid: An Interview with Ryan Church
In November of 2018, I had my very first taste of the band Wonder Kid. The local musicians have been making their presence known not only in Hammond but in the Baton Rouge and New Orleans scenes as...
View ArticleLet's Get Personal: The Spot, Hammond
Let’s get personal. Let’s get this out the way. Hammond isn’t Baton Rouge. Hammond isn’t New Orleans. Hammond is my home, though, even if I am from the capital city. I’m 25 now and I’ve been away from...
View ArticleWhy You've "Gotta Get to Know" The Seratones
If you’re looking for a boost to your mood, you need look no further than the aptly named Seratones. They hit the scene in 2016 with a unique sound, as flavorful as the local cooking. Now they’re back...
View ArticleBaton Rouge Natives Open Strong with "Finish It"
Any frequent listener of KSLU knows our station loves local musicians. Personally, I have taken on the mission of trying to introduce as many local artists on our airwaves as I can during my time here....
View ArticleArticulating Insanity and Uncertainty: A Review of The Decemberists' I’ll Be...
According to a recent interview with The Decemberists, Colin Meloy revels in the chance to “celebrate the absurdity” of life under President Donald Trump, expressing his own frustrations and concerns...
View ArticleThe Seratones' "Power": An Album Review
From the very first note, I fell in love. This is how quickly the Seratones’ new album Power grabs and holds your attention. The five piece Shreveport band has been making waves since their first album...
View ArticleFriday Fun Facts: The Kinks
Enjoy fun facts about this week's HeartBeats radio show featured artists - The Kinks! Tune in every Friday from 8pm-10pm for HeartBeats with hosts Thora and Preston Hughes!
View ArticleKSLU Wins Best College Radio Station and 1st place in Radio News Reporting at...
For the second year in a row, KSLU took home top honors in the Best College Radio Station and Radio News Reporting categories this past weekend during the Southeastern Journalism Conference competition...
View ArticleAround the World with Google Arts & Culture
Travel the world from the comfort of your own home! KSLU's own Thora Hughes shares her favorite tours from the Google Arts & Culture App
View ArticleKSLU's Top 9 News
Check out the latest AAA music updates for the week of April 6, 2020!
View ArticleKSLU Reviews: "If We Were Giants"
KSLU staff writer Thora Hughes reviews "If We Were Giants," the debut novel from Dave Matthews & Clete Barrett Smith.
View ArticleKSLU Reviews: "And It's Still Alright"
In February, Nathaniel Rateliff dropped an album which will leave tears in my eyes for the rest of the year. The album titled, "It’s Still Alright," has been generating a lot of buzz online and I’m...
View ArticleRepresentation Matters...
Representation matters, especially in the art world. While there are countless black female fronted bands definitely worth following, here are 10 great suggestions from KSLU’s own Dara Calmes to get...
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