Category: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Apr 17

Stepping Into the Scene: DJ BIZ4RRE ST4RR on Growth, Sound, and Finding Their Place in New Orleans

We caught up with DJ BIZ4RRE ST4RR to talk about finding her path through New Orleans nightlife, building confidence as a new DJ, and what it means to grow within a community that inspires her.

Apr 07

Tristan Dufrene on Detroit Techno, Community, and Pre-Movement Energy in New Orleans

We caught up with Tristan Dufrene ahead of her Pre-Movement party at Domino Lounge. Rooted in Detroit techno and its legacy, the night connects New Orleans and Detroit through shared culture, community, and underground sound.

Apr 02

Neonautica: Building Joy, Sound, and Spectacle for New Orleans’ Dance Floor

Once a stripped-down experimental duo, Neonautica has evolved into a fully realized live electronic act blending vocals, saxophone, and dance music. As they take on their April cover and prepare for Happy Fun Dance Hour, the project enters its most ambitious era yet.

Mar 27

NOKERFÜ: From Up-and-Coming to Unstoppable, Defining a New Era at Electric Spring

We first spoke with NOKERFÜ while he was still carving out his sound. Now booked, busy, and evolving into a new creative era, he returns ahead of Electric Spring Festival to reflect on growth, experimentation, and what comes next.

Mar 25

Elliot From Earth: Digging Deeper, Playing Louder, and Building Energy at Electric Spring

From hip-hop roots to deep electronic discovery, Elliot From Earth has built his sound through curiosity and curation. Ahead of Electric Spring Festival, he reflects on digging for music, reading the crowd, and creating moments that hit at the right time.

Mar 19

Fùnké Moves With the River: Sweat, Spirit, and the Dance Floor at Electric Spring

Ahead of Electric Spring Festival, Fùnké reflects on Mississippi River rhythms, dance as prayer, and the lifelong musical journey that continues to shape her sound in New Orleans and beyond.

Mar 18

5 Years of NOLADNB: How Jungle Punch Became A Cornerstone of New Orleans’ Drum & Bass Underground

What began as a small, safety-conscious party during the end of COVID has evolved into a five-year institution for New Orleans drum & bass culture. Ahead of Jungle Punch’s anniversary celebration at The Crypt, NOLA DnB reflects on community, consistency, and keeping the sound alive.

Mar 12

Legatron Prime: Culture, Consent, and Creative Power on New Orleans’ Dance Floors

From DJ booth to creative direction, Legatron Prime has spent the last decade shaping intentional nightlife spaces in New Orleans. Ahead of Electric Spring Festival, she reflects on creativity, culture, and building safer dance floors for the city’s community.

Mar 06

Ziiin: Bass Frequencies, Loving Awareness, and the Next Wave of New Orleans Sound

New Orleans bass artist Ziiin talks spiritual sound design, underground bass culture, and the mission to grow the city’s experimental scene ahead of the NOX system showcase at Fetiche.

Feb 27

Ghetto Oasis: Bandikoot’s Jungle-Rooted Sound and the Energy Behind FREQ & FRIENDS

Ahead of FREQ & FRIENDS at Mid City Ballroom, Bandikoot talks jungle rediscove.