If it weren’t for the likes of Joy Division, Bauhaus, Killing Joke, and Sisters of Mercy, Interpol would be a figment of our imaginations. Or, at best, a pale comparison of what it is today.
On the heels of their latest release, El Pintor, the New York post-punk masters played to a nearly sold-out crowd last week at the House of Blues. The set was well rounded, with all the band’s releases accounted for, and moody lit to mirror the dark nature of the music.
Aptly, the band ended the night with “Stella Was a Diver and She’s Always Down.” You can see the set here: http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/interpol/2014/house-of-blues-new-orleans-la-1bccb530.html and an extended gallery here: http://jalbum.net/a/1554672
Empowering the next generation of artists: the Impact of YAYA Arts Center
In this article, Claire McKee, Izzy Von Simson, Gavin Galusha, and Seth Gelwarg explore the non-profit Young Aspirations Young Artists (YAYA) and the organization's impactful role in the New Orleans youth community. The authors interviewed Averi Matthews, an art enthusiast, YAYA alum, and current YAYA program manager, to gain a multifaceted perspective on the organization and its offerings.
Environmental initiatives in NOLA: Composting — The key to maximizing New Orleans’s rich cuisine
This article explores the mission and impact of Schmelly's Dirt Farm, an organics recycling company focused on transforming commercial food waste into compost and soil products. Author Miles Brooke shares the expertise and work of Schmelly's founder and owner, Nico Krebill, as well as the dirty details about composting!
